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IVC CARES

SEA team

Our mission

The Student Equity & Achievement Program (SEA) at Imperial Valley College facilitates a smooth transition to college, supporting all students, especially those underrepresented. The team assists with applications, testing, orientation, counseling, registration, and grants, and advocates for various groups. Recognized as a best-practice, SEA includes initiatives for basic needs, a kitchen & farm-to-table program, military & veteran success, the PUENTE Project, Resilient Scholars, and Restorative Justice Programs.
 

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SEA will provide students with:
  • Equity-Minded Supportive Services
  • Assistance Applying to IVC
  • ESL/Accuplacer Testing
  • Assistance Completing IVC's Orientation
  • Academic/Career Counseling
  • Assistance with DegreeWorks and Registering
  • Emergency Grants
  • Advocacy for Students who identify as LGBTQIA+, Black or African American, Veteran, Disabled, Foster Youth, Homeless, Formerly Incarcerated, and Student-Athletes.

SEA Matriculation/Basic Needs Specialists:

SEA Matriculation/Basic Needs Specialists at the Basic Needs Center (401) at Imperial Valley College assist with application, orientation, and registration, including support for specific tests and technical issues. We facilitate a smooth transition for high school and first-year students, offering aid for life hardships and academic success, including food, housing, transportation, and loaner tech for those who are eligible. We also support students facing challenges related to homelessness, disabilities, demographics, and more.
 
  • Xavier Reyna, Student Success Specialist- Homeless Liaison
  • Elizabeth Sanchez-Reyna, Student Success Specialist - Foster youth Liaison Resilient Scholars
  • Lesly Tirado, Student Success Specialist ESL
  • John Moreno Jr., Student Equity and Achievement Specialist Basic Needs - IVC Kitchen
  • Omar Macias, Program Specialist Basic Needs - IVC Kitchen
  • Clarissa Chipress, Outreach Specialist
  • Gina Alvarez, Outreach Specialist
  • Sara Gonzalez, Outreach Specialist
  • Rafael Montano, Program Specialist - Restorative Justice Program
  • Carlos Urena, Program Specialist - Basic Needs
  • Gissel Hernandez, Program Specialist - Restorative Justice
  • Luis Rivera, Program Specialist- Restorative Justice 
 
 

 STUDENT EQUITY & ACHIEVEMENT

 
 
SEA Counselors:
Help with academic course and career advisement, comprehensive educational plans, and general IVC questions. Advocates for students to be informed of their career and learning pathways and to stay on track for graduation and/or transfer. 
 
  • Mireya Felix, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Diana Barrios, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Monica Minor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Norma Nunez, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
  • Camila Collado, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Guadalupe Torres, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  
  • David Lopez, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Ana Pesqueria, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Jennifer Lopez, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Carlos Ponce, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Jonathan Fonseca, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Suellen Gonzalez, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Diana Shelton, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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