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Julie Gardner

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: M.P.H. & B.S.; Public Health, San Francisco State University
Fun Fact: I competitively snowboarded for 10 years
Pronouns: she/her

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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

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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

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Auner Barrios

Title: Unlocking Futures Fellow/SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.Education: Computer SciencePronouns: he/him

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Ramiro Benitez

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Engineering
Pronouns: he/him

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Carlin Corea

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Social Sciences and English

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Gianela Gutierrez

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Business Administration
Pronouns: she/her

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Tint Myo Htet

Title: SparkPoint Student AssistantHow I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.Education: EngineeringPronouns: he/him
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Jazmin Laureano

Title: SparkPoint Student AssistantHow I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.Education: Administration of Justice & Music EngineeringPronouns: she/her
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October 11, 2023
Veterans Day Holiday
November 10, 2023
Thanksgiving Weekend
November 23-26, 2023
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