Military and Veteran Resource Center (MAVRC)

Purpose

MAVRC supports current and prospective military-connected students with general academic advising, community building events and resources. 

For more information go to: http://mavrc.sonoma.edu/

Contact Information
Department Personnel Title Phone Email
Khou Yang-Vigil
Director of Equity and Access Programs
(707) 664-3525
Julia Ibanez
VA School Certifying Official
(707) 664-3173
Yvonne kang-Lopez
Veteran Services Advisor
(707) 664-3588

Staff Information

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Khou Yang-Vigil

Director of Equity and Access Programs
(707) 664-3525

Education

  • M.S. in Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University
  • B.A. in American Multicultural Studies, Sonoma State University

How I can help

  • Expertise knowledge in working with and supporting historically low-income, educationally disadvantaged and first-generation college students. 
  • As an EOP advisor, I can help students from all different walks of life helping them to navigate college such as major/minor exploration, career development and exploration, basic needs (financial aid, housing, food), and personal well-being.

Julia Ibanez

VA School Certifying Official
(707) 664-3173

Education

How I can help

Yvonne Kang-Lopez

she/her/hers
Veteran Services Advisor
(707) 664-3588

Education

  • B.S. in Sociology from Oregon State University

How I can help

  • Assist students in understanding their ARR and other areas of the mySSU portal they may not be familiar with
  • Help staff know who the veteran/military-connected students are and assist with other processes and procedures
  • Assist faculty in understanding some of the basic things that veteran/military-connected students go through like other special populations on campus.