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专业人员
德鲁·阿格贝，SOAR董事
德鲁是个彻头彻尾的斯巴达人. 他毕业于行为学学士学位 科学, Double Major in Psychology and earned his MA in Counselor 教育 both 在菠菜网lol正规平台. Originally from San Leandro, Drew is proud of where he comes from but has 在圣何塞州立大学住了20多年. 他的爱好包括玩耍和跳舞 watching basketball, riding his road bike, staying active all while being a huge "foodie" 太. His favorite part of his job is traveling and interacting with different people 来自各行各业.
阿曼达 Fernandes, 斯巴达东区承诺 Program Lead
阿曼达 has proudly developed and led the 斯巴达东区承诺 Program since its 《菠菜网lol正规平台》. With a foundation in project management, and a diverse background in civil and community services, she brings a wealth of experience, and a proven track record of innovation and success in various leadership capacities. 她对培养孩子的承诺 lasting positive change is deeply rooted in her passion for giving back to the community, having previously served two terms as a Youth Commissi一个r for the City of San Jose. 阿曼达 is an alum of the East Side Union High School District and San Jose State University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Political 科学, as well as her Masters in 教育, Counseling and Guidance. 她喜欢花钱 time with her friends and family, watching Marvel movies, and traveling.
阿克塞尔·加西亚, Non Resident (Out of State) / International 招生 Counselor and 招聘人员
阿克塞尔在加州奥克兰出生并长大. 他获得了学士学位 Hispanic Linguistic Studies from Saint Mary's College of California. 他是一个巨大的 fan of Soccer and is a Jersey Collector for the Guatemalan National Soccer Team. 的 他收藏的最古老的球衣可以追溯到1967年! 他还热衷于给予 back to the community and guiding 学生s through the college application process.
艾莉森Ross-Medina, Welcome Center Operations Specialist/招生 Counselor
Alison is a first-generation graduate from 菠菜网lol正规平台 with a BA in Communication Studies 辅修社会学. She is passionate about advocating for underrepresented populations within higher education, and loves supporting 学生s through their collegiate 旅程. In her free time, Alison loves to go thrifting, watch live music, and travel
Purvi沙, 转移招生 Counselor/招聘人员
Purvi is a proud first-gen product of the 基社盟系统 where she received a BA in Psychology 来自蒙特利湾犯罪现场调查组. She also started her professional career there before becoming 一个斯巴达人. Her goal is to help 学生s navigate through higher education and ensure they are aware of all of the opportunities out there. 她喜欢探索新的地方， 尝试新食物，还是49人队的球迷.
Verenice Rojas, Transfer Success Pathways Coordinator
Verenice is a first generation 学生 pursuing her graduate degree. 本科期间 career she attended Mission College, Santa Clara then transferred to Notre Dame de Namur University and graduated with a BA in Psychology. 关于维伦尼斯的另一个事实 is she was not CSU eligible during her high school or community college years, so she is passionate about paying forward her knowledge about the community college and 基社盟系统. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing and attending music festivals.
TJ考尔，招生顾问/招聘人员
TJ是一名自豪的斯巴达校友. She completed her Bachelors in Health 科学 with a 辅修传播学. 毕业后，她担任教育工作者 圣何塞东区. TJ is passionate about closing opportunity/learning gaps for 第一代学生. In her spare time, she loves playing with her two dogs, baking, and having book club with her closest friends.
桑蒂·埃雷拉·维克多, 招生 Counselor/招聘人员
Santi is honored to be a CSU alumni graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 2022年从加州州立大学东湾毕业. He is passionate about increasing BIPOC and underrepresented 学生 & staff populations in higher education through the use of justice, equity, 多样性, & 包容. Originally from Mexico, Santi is proud of his heritage and background and uses his degree to honor his community. 在他的消遣中，他喜欢 take care of his many plants, go on nature walks/hikes, and being a foodie he loves 尝试来自世界各地的新食物.
Esmir基本，行政分析师
Esmir has spent many years growing within the 菠菜网lol正规平台 environment and loves being able to use his administrative skills to help further the education of prospective 学生s. Esmir was born in Bosnia and moved to the Bay Area when he was young, he received his Bachelors in 业务 政府 here 在菠菜网lol正规平台. 他度过了他难得的空闲时间 骑自行车，跑步，和家人一起闲逛.
布伦丹Lorenzana, Student Outreach Marketing Analyst/ University Representative
布兰登来自加利福尼亚的都柏林. His educational 旅程 led him to achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising from San Jose State University. 作为一名自豪的AVID校友，他是 deeply committed to fostering achievement in higher education among 学生s. 除了 academics, he is currently exploring bass playing and possesses an a passion for hiking. Brendan's dedication extends to the community, as he finds great fulfillment in aiding 学生s through the step of the college application process.
学生工作人员
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