Meet the Staff

Meet the EOP&S/CARE Staff

Lillian Garcia
EOP&S/CARE Program Assistant
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About Lily:
Years in EOPS? 6 years
Education: A.A. in General Education, Compton Community College
Hobbies: Shopping and spending time with my daughter.
Why I love EOP&S:
"I like working in EOP&S/CARE because you get to meet all kind
of students. Students see you as family and are very thankful
when they accomplish their goals".

Monica Macareno
EOP&S Coordinator
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About Monica:
Years in EOPS? 15 years
Education: B.A. in History & Literature, CSUDH
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, traveling, and spending time
with friends and family.
Why I love EOP&S: "I like working in the EOP&S/CARE Office because it is
both challenging and gratifying".

Joyce Duren
Outreach Specialist

About Joyce:
Years in EOP&S? 3

Dr. Silvia Arroyo
EOP&S/CARE Counselor & Professor
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About Dr. Arroyo:
Years in EOP&S? 1 year

Dr. Alexander My
EOP&S Counselor & Professor
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About Dr. My:
Years in EOPS? 6 years
Education: BA from Southwest Texas State University.
MA from Northeastern Illinois University
Ed D from Nova University.
Hobbies: Reading the Journal of Investment and investingin stocks,
bonds, and real estate since 1986.
Why I love EOP&S:  "EOPS students are goal oriented, and they study hard!".

Michael Odanaka
EOP&S Counselor & Professor

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About Michael:
Years in EOP&S? 23 years
Education: B.A. in Psychology, Dartmouth College.
M.A. Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
M.S. Psychology, Cal State Los Angeles
Hobbies: Enjoy fishing, cooking and working around the house.
Why I love EOP&S:
"Our students come from diverse backgrounds and I enjoy helping
them maximize their strengths and achieve their goals. Each EOP&S
student has a unique story and counseling/teaching them is challenging
and rewarding. EOP&S STUDENTS ARE THE BEST!!".

Valarie O'Guynn
Director,EOP&S/CARE