Meet the Staff | SparkPoint | College of San Mateo

Luis Padilla

Title: Director of SparkPoint
How I can help: I can help you learn more about SparkPoint services and how to connect with free food, emergency housing and financial coaching.
Education:Ed.D, Education, San Francisco State University; M.A., International Studies, University of San Francisco; B.A., History, University of California, Santa Cruz
Fun Fact: I enjoy watching niche military history documentaries and enjoy supporting all Bay Area sports teams. Go Giants, 49ers, and Warriors!
Pronouns: he/him

Athena Nguyen

Title: SparkPoint Coordinator
How I can help: I can help learn more about our services we offer here at SparkPoint. Help you gain access to free groceries, assist you with emergency housing needs, and apply for public benefits such as CalFresh.
Education: B.A., Business Administration, Strayer University
Fun Fact: I love watching baseball and enjoy learning to play new sports.
Pronouns: she/her

Nicole Salviejo

Title: SparkPoint Coordinator / AB 801 Homeless Youth Liaison
How I can help: I can provide financial coaching, assistance with applying for public benefits including CalFresh and MediCal, free tax preparation and referrals to other basic needs and financial services.
Education: M.A., Counseling, Saint Mary’s College of California; B.A., Psychology & Women’s Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Fun Fact: I can read your palm and I am a sucker for a good spooky/ghost story!
Pronouns: she/her

Carlin

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant & Communications Lead
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at our Center, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Social Sciences & Ethnic Studies

Gianela

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant & Social Media Lead
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at our Center, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Business Administration

Hansaint

Title: Calfresh Ambassador
How I can help: I can check your eligibility for Calfresh and help you apply for funds for groceries.
Education: Fire Technology

Izzy

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at our Center, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Environmental Policy

Jazmin

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant & Communications LeadHow I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at our Center, and learn more about SparkPoint.Education: Nursing

Ramiro

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant & Inventory Lead
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at our Center, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Engineering

Sione

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at our Center, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Architecture

Soe

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at our Center, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Computer Engineering

Tint

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant & Data LeadHow I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at our Center, and learn more about SparkPoint.Education: Engineering