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Meet the EOPS Team

Department Leads

Yesenia Balcazar
Faculty Coordinator

Yesenia is responsible for coordinating the EOPS/CARE/NEXTUP, CalWORKs and RAFFY programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and providing support services to students. She also fosters partnerships with faculty, staff, community organizations, and high schools while planning outreach activities and advisory committee meetings. Additionally, she participates in professional development and networking, promoting the programs, and representing the department on various district committees.

Jos茅 L. Mota

Jos茅 L. Mota
Manager

Jos茅 is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the EOPS department, including supervising classified staff and student workers and ensuring the department's performance meets district standards. In collaboration with the Faculty Coordinator, manages the coordination of services across divisions, manages budgets, develops and implements policies, and ensures compliance with district policies. His role also involves liaising with internal and external partners, maintaining scheduling systems, providing leadership and training to staff, addressing student concerns, and contributing to program development and improvements.

Support Team

Maria Gallardo

Maria Gallardo
Student Services Coordinator

Maria is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing specialized programs and services for students. She leads the development of student service-related programs and ensures accurate dissemination of program-related information.

Kate Scaife

Kate Scaife
Student Services Specialist

Kate assists with the planning and implementing specialized student services programs, providing students with guidance and support related to college programs, services, and resources. She is also responsible for maintaining program-specific databases, tracking student data, and generating reports, as well as supporting the coordination of major events and ensuring logistical needs are met.

Marisol Renovato

Marisol Renovato
Administrative Support Assistant

Marisol provides advanced administrative and operational support for the EOPS department. She also serves as a liaison between the department leads and staff handles student interactions and oversees EOPS program eligibility.