Director of Financial Aid
Sheryl became the Director of Financial Aid in October of 2021. Sheryl is originally from Los Angeles and is a graduate of Occidental, having started her career in financial aid while working as a student assistant for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Office of Financial Aid. After graduating, she continued to work for Â鶹ÊÓƵ as...
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Yadira or "Yady," joined the team as the Associate Director of Financial Aid in March of 2024. With over 20 years of working in student services, she is committed to helping students and families as they navigate through their Â鶹ÊÓƵ college experience. Yady is an Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum, with a BA in Economics and...
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Debbie’s interest in student services was first sparked while working as a work-study student in the Office of Financial Aid at Mount St. Mary’s University (MSMU). She discovered that she enjoyed working with and helping students like herself. Having found her calling, she went on to hold positions...
Senior Financial Aid Counselor
Alison first joined the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Financial Aid team in 2019 as an student intern and went on to receive her B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Education from Â鶹ÊÓƵ. While at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, she was highly involved in the vibrant student community, and is more than happy to share her experiences and know...
Financial Aid Counselor
Maggie joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Community and Financial Aid team in January 2024. She received her B.A. in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. As a first generation college graduate herself, Maggie empathizes with the financial challenges students face and is dedicated to guiding students...
Financial Aid Coordinator
Melissa, or "Mel," joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Office of Financial Aid in April 2023. She is a Los Angeles native and graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in History. Though she is newer to the higher education field, she's committed to ensuring that all students have access to a college education. When...
Financial Aid Analyst
Since 1999, Craig Organek has been helping students and families make sense of the financial aid process. With experience spanning community colleges, state universities, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ, where he has worked since 2012, Craig brings a wealth of knowledge and a student-centered approach to...