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First Year Milestones

Milestones are important goals you should complete in your first year to take you one step closer to reaching your educational goals. There are Four Milestones you should complete within your first year.

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First Year Milestones

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Business and Computer Science (BCS) Majors
English and Language Studies (ELS) Majors

Jenny Bang

Jenny Bang
Email: Bangj@crc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 691-7385

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Bio: I was born and raised in Sacramento. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cal State LA and received a Master’s degree in Education from Azusa Pacific University. I am passionate about supporting students to help them achieve their college and career goals. In my spare time, I enjoy baking and being outdoors.


Arts, Media and Entertainment (AME) Majors

Gurpreet Bhatia

Gurpreet Bhatia
Email: bhatiag@crc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 691-7392

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Bio: Greetings! I'm Gurpreet. I was born in India and came to the United States when I was six years old.  I am a CRC alumni and earned my Bachelor's degree from CSU Sacramento. I understand the struggles of being a first time and first generation college student.  I am passionate about supporting and helping students reach their educational and professional goals. I enjoy spending time with my kids and traveling. I look forward to meeting with you and working together to reach your goals!


Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Majors

Clarissa Correa-Hamilton

Clarissa Correa-Hamilton
Email: hamiltc@crc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 691-7571

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Bio: I was born and raised in Northern California and began my career with Los Rios Community College District in 2006. I have been working with students at CRC since 2015. My passion is assisting students in reaching their educational and professional goals. As a first-generation college student who entered college later in life, I understand first-hand how the transition into higher education can be difficult. My commitment is to always be a steadfast resource for our students in order to help them successfully navigate their college to career pathway.
I am excited to soon be a graduate of CRC with degrees in both Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences with the goal of transferring to Sacramento State. In my free time, I love spending time with family, fall and football season, traveling to Lake Tahoe and exploring new places. I look forward to meeting you!


Dual Enrollment

Denize Figueroa

Denize Figueroa
Email: figuerd@crc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 691-7076

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Bio: Greetings Dual Enrollment Students - my name is Denize Figueroa (Hablo Español). I’m a Bay Area native, and have lived in Sacramento for 12 years. I’m a CRC alum, currently attending CSU Fullerton to earn my bachelor's in Sociology, and have been working at CRC since 2014. I’m here to be your advocate, cheerleader, and your biggest supporter. Please do not hesitate to reach out! I look forward to meeting you and working together to achieve your goals!


General Education, Transfer and Undeclared Majors
Science, Math and Engineering (SME) Majors

Lucia Rodriguez-V

Lucia Rodriguez-V
Email: RodrigL@crc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 691-7381

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Bio: I’m Lucia I was born and raised in the Sacramento area. I earned a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Chicano/a Studies from Sac State. In my free time I like to be with family, see live music, travel and try new yummy restaurants. I enjoy working with students and helping them not only reach their academic goals but thrive while in college. I believe that it never hurts to ask and that there are no dumb questions. Hablo Español.


Health and Human Services (HHS) Majors

Choua Vue

Choua Vue
Email: vuec@crc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 691-7357

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Bio: Greetings! I am Choua (Choo-ah) and I’ve been working with CRC students since 2019. I’m excited to connect students with support services and help them reach their educational goals. I am a first-generation high school and college graduate, meaning I am one of the first persons in my family to earn a high school diploma and college degree. I earned a B.S. degree from UC Davis.


Auto, Construction and Design Technology (ACDT) Majors
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Majors

Houa Vue

Houa Vue
Email: vueh@crc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 691-7615

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Bio: Greetings! I'm Houa. Born in Minnesota and raised in Sacramento, I am proud to be an alumna of Los Rios Community College, where I earned my AST degrees before transferring to Sacramento State to obtain my bachelor's degree. As a first-generation student, I understand the unique challenges that come with being the first in your family to attend college. I'm here to help you navigate your journey here at CRC and ensure you have a successful and fulfilling experience. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns – I'm here to support you every step of the way!

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