Yesenia Balcazar, Faculty Director
The Faculty Director is responsible for the general functioning of EOPS, CalWORKs,
and RAFFY programs services with special emphasis on community contact and recruitment
of EOPS students. The Director 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, Coordinator of EOPS Student Services
The EOPS Student Services Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the EOPS
program and works closely with the EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs/RAFFY Faculty Director in the
development and implementation of student service-related programming and service
delivery. The Coordinator also oversees the day-to-day operations of the Textbook
Loan Program and supervises EOPS Liaisons and Textbook Loan Program Assistants
Marisol Renovato, Administrative Support Assistant III
The Administrative Support Assistant III 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 III 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.
Kate Coleman, Student Services Specialist
The Student Services Specialist performs specialized and technical support of CalWORKs
and CARE services.
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.
Larry Burns, EOPS Counselor/CalWORKs Facilitator
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).
Veronica Bloss, EOPS/CARE Counselor/Facilitator
The EOPS/CARE Counselor/Facilitator 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. She
is also responsible for coordinating the annual Single Parent Conference and managing
CARE student compliance.
Jaymie Gonzaga, RAFFY Counselor/Foster Youth Liaison
The RAFFY Counselor/Foster Youth Liaison specializes in assisting RAFFY students (current
and former foster youth) with transition to college.
EOPS Liaisons
Under the supervision of the 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
