Ally Taskforce

Mission

The USP Advisory Committee serves as an advisory body to the USP, its primary goal is to listen to undocumented students’ voices, serve as a resource for networking and mentorship, and assist students navigate the intricacies of the college environment. Specifically, members identify, create, and implement resources related to mentorship, counseling, and career options. The USP Advisory Committee will help to support fundraising efforts. Members will offer subject-matter expertise and/or resources on matters that support students’ goals and overall success (e.g. knowledge about financial aid, career services, faculty support in the classroom, academic counseling). 

Our Story

The UndocuFalcon Scholars Program (USP) Advisory Committee at Cerritos College is a network of faculty, staff, administrators, community partners, and students committed to providing services and resources to the undocumented and mix status student body at Cerritos College. Established in 2015 as a Task Force, the committee transitioned into an advisory committee that serves as a support system to the USP in the Student Equity and Success Division at Cerritos College. In consultation with the Dean of Student Equity and Success and the Program Facilitator of the UndocuFalcon Scholars Program, the Advisory Committee identifies the needs of students depending on members’ perspective areas. 

Undocu Liaison

Name: Department Email Address
Gladys Calderon Assistant Director, International Student Services & Cultural Engagement gcalderon@cerritos.edu
Alejandro Beltran Cortez UndocuFalcon Program Assistant abeltrancortez@cerritos.edu

Usp advisory Committee Members

Name: Department Email Address
Isabel Aguilar Admissions and Records iaguilar@Cerritos.edu 
Blanca Gamez CalWORKs bgamez@Cerritos.edu 
Randy Lee Career Services rlee@Cerritos.edu 
Rosario Vasquez Career Services rvasquez@Cerritos.edu 
Rosa Carrillo Counseling rcarrillo@Cerritos.edu 
Nayeli Duenas Counseling nduenas@Cerritos.edu 
Yesenia Ramirez Financial Aid yramirez@Cerritos.edu 
Stephanie Rosenblatt Library/LRC srosenblatt@Cerritos.edu 
Jamie Quiroz Financial Aid jquiroz@Cerritos.edu 
Dr. Lui Amador Student Equity and Success lamador@Cerritos.edu