Dr. Kofi Akinjide, Director of Student Equity and Success

Dr. Akinjide came to Cabrillo College from the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) where he worked as an EOP STEM Counselor. Prior to his tenure there, he was a Student Success Coach at University College at Azusa Pacific University where he provided one-on-one support for online and face-to-face adult learners in the areas of online academic engagement, academic advising, basic financial aid advising, strengths-based learning, career counseling, and spiritual formation while fostering adult student development through clarification of academic, professional, and personal goals using strategies that contribute to successful academic completion. Dr. Akinjide obtained his Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Azusa Pacific University where he centered his research on critical professional learning and building institutional capacity to take antiracist action. According to the CliftonStrengths assessment, two of his top ten strength themes are harmony and discipline, thus, Dr. Akinjide considers himself to be a collaborative engineer of educational equity.

Location: Building 100, Office 103C

Phone: 831-477-3548

Email: kofi.akinjide@cabrillo.edu

Verónica León, M.A., Director of Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Location: Building 900, Office 907

Phone: 831-479-6531

Email: flchacon@cabrillo.edu

Adela Naranjo-Bernabe, Ed.D. Candidate, Program Coordinator for the DREAM Resource Program and Summer Migrant Program

After immigrating from Michoacán, Mexico, at the age of 3, Adela resided in the City of Watsonville. Adela was raised in a house of six children. As a migrant child, her elementary years inspired her to make a difference. Adela attended several local schools, including Watsonville High & Cabrillo College. She rekindled her desire to continue making a difference through hard work, resiliency, and her father's encouraging words, "La educación es algo que nadie te puede quitar." Adela taught in the Pajaro Valley School District(PVUSD) K-12 grades. In her current role as DREAM Resource Program Coordinator, she is honored to walk along with students in navigating the multi-dimensional complexities within higher education. She is obtaining a Doctorate of Education in Community College Leadership(CCLEAD) at San Diego State University. According to the CliftonStrengths assessment, Adela's top ten talents are (1) achiever, (2) empathy, (3) developer, (4) restorative, (5) includer, (6) learner, (7) responsibility, (8) discipline, (9) harmony, and (10) positivity. Her top five character strengths according to the Values in Action (VIA) survey are: (1) perseverance, (2) fairness, (3) humility, (4) perspective, and (5) social intelligence. Adela is also a proud mommy of a beautiful boy, Carlitos.

Location: Building 100, Office 104

Phone: 831-477-3379

Email: adnaranj@cabrillo.edu

Carrie Shevchenko, A.A., Program Specialist for the Guardian Scholars Program and the Office of Student Equity

Location: Building 1000, Office 1006

Phone: 831-479-6115

Email: keritche@cabrillo.edu

Cecilia Rocha, Program Specialist for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Location: Building 900, Office 907

Phone: 831-479-6532

Email: cerocha@cabrillo.edu

Flor L. Chacón, M.A., Program Coordinator for the Veterans Information Center

According to the CliftonStrengths assessment, Flor's top ten talents are: (1) empathy, (2) adaptability, (3) positivity, (4) harmony, (5) developer, (6) arranger, (7) maximizer, (8) relator, (9) self-assurance, and (10) activator. Her top five character strengths according to the Values in Action (VIA) survey are: (1) humor, (2) social intelligence, (3) gratitude, (4) love, and (5) perspective.

Location: Building 900, Office 914

Phone: 831-477-3508

Email: flchacon@cabrillo.edu

Jazmin Rocha-Hernandez, A.S., Program Specialist for the DREAM Resource Program and the Office of Student Equity

Jazmin first started at Cabrillo as a student. She was a student assistant for the Office of Student Equity for 2 years. Jazmin graduated from Cabrillo in 2019 with an AS in Accounting and an AS in Liberal Arts. Right after graduating she got a job working as a Program Specialist for the Student Employment office at Cabrillo. She now works as a Program Specialist for the Dream Resource Program and the Office of Equity. According to the Clifton Strengths Assessment, Jazmin’s top 5 strengths are: (1) deliberative, (2) restorative, (3) input, (4) consistency, (5) individualization. In her free time Jazmin enjoys walking her dog, going on bike rides and going to the beach.

Location: Building 100, Office 104

Phone: 831-477-3379

Email: jarocha@cabrillo.edu

Juana Vargas, Office Assistant for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Location: Building 900, Office 907

Phone: 831-479-6305

Email: juvargas@cabrillo.edu

Keyiona Ritchey, M.Ed., Program Coordinator for the Guardian Scholars Program

Keyiona Ritchey was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She received her Bachelor's from California State University Dominguez Hills and her Master's from the University of Vermont. She is a proud first generation graduate. She is passionate about holistically supporting students from marginalized backgrounds to meet their educational goals. With her 8+ years working in higher education she sees vast potential in youth who have had experience in the foster care system and believes they can have the life they desire and deserve. She enjoys spending time with her two dogs Juno and Jules, coffee, Trader Joe's, and going on walks and hikes. According to CliftonStrengths Assessment, Keyiona's top 10 talents are: (1) Harmony, (2) Relator, (3) Learner, (4) Individualization), (5) Discipline, (6) Restorative, (7) Arranger, (8) Restorative, (9) Developer, (10) Input.

Location: Building 1000, Office 1006

Phone: 831-479-6463

Email: keritche@cabrillo.edu