Bernardette Velazquez
Latinx Student Support Specialist
About Bernardette Velazquez:
Bernardette Velazquez is joining Cosumnes River College as the Latinx Student Support Specialist (SSS). For the past two years, she has worked at John F. Kennedy High School as a College & Career Technician, providing guidance and resources to underserved students. Bernardette’s passion for educational equity comes from her own experiences as a student from a migrant background, and the support she received from programs like Cal-SOAP. She holds a master's degree in Higher Education Leadership and Policy from Sacramento State, and has extensive experience in academic advising, first-year student support, and organizing college and career fairs. Bernardette is dedicated to uplifting our underserved student population and looks forward to contributing to student success at CRC.
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Karen P Gonzalez
Student Support Specialist
Success Coach for the following CACs:
- Art, Media, and Entertainment (AME)
- Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
About Karen P Gonzalez:
As a first-generation college student with a passion for helping others, Karen P Gonzalez is excited to support MI CASA as a Success Coach. She obtained her bachelor’s degree and master's degree from California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). With her Masters of Science in Counseling and a Career Concentration, she was able to serve as the Career Specialist for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) at Sacramento State and now seeks to continue serving students and meeting their needs here at Cosumnes River College. She hopes to continue connecting with students to provide resources, explore academic and career opportunities, and promote the sense of belonging on campus.
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Ana Karen Tamayo
Success Coach for the following CACs:
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR)
- Automotive, Construction and Design Technology (ACDT)
- Business and Computer Science (BCS)
- English and Language Studies (ELS)
- Science, Math and Engineering (SME)
About Ana Karen Tamayo:
Originally from Woodland CA, with roots in Michoacán Mexico, my passion for helping others began at a young age as I naturally took the role of advocating for my parents and family. I earned a bachelor's degree at Sacramento State in Criminal Justice. As a Spanish speaker and someone familiar with public services, I had the opportunity to offer bilingual support to underserved families in Sacramento as a parent educator. Currently pursuing a rehabilitation counseling degree at Sacramento State, I aim to offer services in multiple languages to make counseling more accessible. My goal is to leverage my education, knowledge, and lived experience to continue to support and empower individuals in their academic pursuits.