Purpose
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Provide first-generation college-bound students with academic readiness and resources necessary to access and graduate from a four-year college or university.
Website
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| Department Personnel | Title | Phone | |
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| Lucero Jimenez |
Assistant Director – Upward Bound North and Sonoma County
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(707) 664-2523
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| Rayna Penning |
Director- Upward Bound Piner
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(707) 664-4351
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| Dr. Carolyn Peruta |
Director, Upward Bound Math and Science
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(707) 664-4315
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| Yadira Sanchez Flores |
Director, Upwards Bound Lake and Mendocino Programs
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(707) 382-1010
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| Amy Tompkins |
Academic Services Director – Upward Bound Programs
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(707) 664-3909
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| Claire Alderson |
Administrative Coordinator, Upward Bound Lake and Mendocino Counties
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(707) 295-4717
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| Latasha Cortez |
Manager of Outreach and Academics- Upward Bound Upper Lake
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(619) 994-9051
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| Michael McMurtrey |
Manager of Outreach and Academic Services – Upward Bound Lower Lake
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(707) 994-6471 Ext. 2777
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| Naib Tapia |
Manager of Student Recruitment & Alumni Services, Upward Bound Programs- Sonoma and Napa Counties
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(707) 664-4073
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Staff Information
Lucero Jimenez
Assistant Director – Upward Bound North and Sonoma County
(707) 664-2523
Education
- B.A. in Sociology, San Jose State University
- M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, University of San Francisco
How I can help
- Provide information and resources about college admission processes, financial aid and student success to low-income and first-generation students and their families.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategic planning efforts in meeting project goals and objectives
- Provide information about TRIO programs and services.
Rayna Penning
Director- Upward Bound Piner
(707) 664-4351
Education
- M.A. in English, Sonoma State University
- B.A. in English, concentration in Creative Writing, Sonoma State University
- Single-Subject Teaching Credential, English, Sonoma State University
How I can help
- Culturally sustaining pedagogies
- A-G approval process with High School Articulation Committee
- Career advising in the Education field/ Curriculum design
- Education equity programs serving marginalized populations
Dr. Carolyn Peruta
she/her/hers
Director, Upward Bound Math and Science
(707) 664-4315
Education
- Ph.D. in Astrophysics, Michigan State University
- M.S. in Astrophysics, Michigan State University
- B.S. in Physics, University of Arizona
- B.S. in Astronomy, University of Arizona
How I can help
- Help families navigate the college admissions and financial aid process
- Support the planning and implementation of academic, career, and financial counseling services for college-bound middle school and high school students
- Provide information about TRIO Talent Search legislative and regulatory guidelines
Yadira Sanchez Flores
Director, Upwards Bound Lake and Mendocino Programs
(707) 382-1010
Education
- M.A. in Organization and Leadership Azusa Pacific University
- B.S. in Organization and Leadership, Azusa Pacific University
- A.A. in Humanities and Communication, College of The Redwoods
How I can help
- Assist with academic advising, financial aid, scholarships, career and college exploration
- Assist with preparation for the college entrance examinations
- Implement research, assessment, and project evaluation to understand program outcomes, measure effectiveness of outcomes, and align with annual and strategic planning
Amy Tompkins
Academic Services Director – Upward Bound Programs
(707) 664-3909
Education
- M.A. in Education, University of California, Los Angeles
- California Teaching Credential, English, University of California, Los Angeles
How I can help
- Recruitment and retention of qualified instructors for all SSU Upward Bound Programs
- Researching, developing, reviewing, and evaluating secondary school curriculum and grant proposals for low-income, 1st generation college students
- Coordination, development, and administration of test-preparation workshops, college/career presentations, college/career applications, essay review, and other academic services
Claire Alderson
Administrative Coordinator, Upward Bound Lake and Mendocino Counties
(707) 295-4717
Education
- B.A. in Sociology, University of California, Berkeley
How I can help
- Questions about FAFSA and financial aid verification
- Application process and personal statement editing
Latasha Cortez
Manager of Outreach and Academics- Upward Bound Upper Lake
(619) 994-9051
Education
- M.A. in Public Administration, Keller Graduate School of Management
- B.S. in Health Care Adminisgtration, California College San Diego
How I can help
- Encouraging motivation and maintaining positive influence
- Setting and achieving goals
- Advocating for others in time of need
Michael McMurtrey
Manager of Outreach and Academic Services – Upward Bound Lower Lake
(707) 994-6471 Ext. 2777
Education
- B.A. in Multicultural Studies, Sonoma State University
- B.A. in Fine Art (Studio), Sonoma State University
- Credential in Single-Subject: Social Science, English, Art Studio
- CLEAR and CLAD, University of California, San Diego
How I can help
- Help students with any homework, critical thinking skills, personal coping skills, and how to get to college
- Help staff on a daily basis with students who are being a bit recalcitrant in carrying out their duties and support staff in dealing with the onslaught of requests from administration
- Help administration by modeling an active and committed response to the needs of students we serve
Naib Tapia
Manager of Student Recruitment & Alumni Services, Upward Bound Programs- Sonoma and Napa Counties
(707) 664-4073
Education
- M.S. in Family and Human Development, Arizona State University
- B.A in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Sonoma State University
How I can help
- Assist with academic advising for low-income, first-generation students
- Provide assistance in the completion of college admission and financial aid/scholarship forms
- Provide information regarding the A-G requirements