Yesenia Balcazar, Faculty Coordinator
The Faculty Coordinator is responsible for the general functioning of EOPS, CalWORKs,
and NextUp programs services. The Faculty Coordinator acts as an advocate for change
in the educational system and community, and serves as an EOPS representative on and
off campus.
José L. Mota, EOPS Counseling Services Manager
The manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the EOPS program and works closely
with the EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs/NextUp-RAFFY Faculty Coordinator in the development and
implementation of student service-related programming and service delivery. The manager
is also the direct supervisor of all full-time and hourly classified employees within
the department.
Maria Gallardo, Student Services Coordinator
The Student Services Coordinator oversees and coordinates support programs for EOPS/CARE,
NextUp, and CalWORKs students, including the Textbook Loan program. Maria also leads
outreach and recruitment efforts.
Kate Scaife, Student Services Specialist
The Student Services Specialist performs specialized and technical support of CalWORKs
and CARE services.
Ismael Pohlert, Hourly Student Services Specialist
The Student Services Specialist performs specialized and technical support of NextUp
and RAFFY services.
Marisol Renovato, Administrative Support Assistant
The Administrative Support Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day operations
of the front desk. She is the first point of contact for students. The Administrative
Support Assistant reviews and determines eligibility of all applicants. She also provides
general information about program qualifications and answers questions related to
EOPS and/or MiraCosta College.
Candy Owens, EOPS Counselor
The EOPS Counselor provides academic and transfer counseling to EOPS students. The
EOPS Counselor conducts specialized workshops for all EOPS students.
Veronica Bloss, EOPS/CARE Counselor
The EOPS/CARE Counselor works with EOPS students with a special focus on CARE students.
She is responsible for recruiting CARE students and developing specialized programming
as well as tailored services for new and continuing CARE students.
Freddy Ramirez, EOPS/CalWORKs Counselor
The EOPS/CalWORKs Counselor works with EOPS students providing academic and transfer
counseling with a special focus on CalWORKs students. He advocates for CalWORKs students
on and off campus and develops Individualized Training Plans (ITPs).
Kyaw Htet, EOPS and Foster Youth Counselor
The EOPS/Foster Youth Counselor works with EOPS/NextUp students and RAFFY Program
students providing academic and transfer counseling.
EOPS Liaisons
Under the supervision of the Student Services Coordinator, the EOPS Student Liaisons
facilitate program services and provide academic support and mentoring for new and
continuing EOPS students. They also assist with outreach efforts on campus and the
community
