Highlighting the amazing Administration, Faculty, Classified Professionals, and Students that make up our pirate family.
This month's highlights include:
Angel Ayala (student), Pedro Alejandro Castellon (classified), Jeffery Alexander Jr. (administrator), Kyle McIntosh (faculty)
Name: Angel Ayala
Role at VC: Student, Financial aid peer advisor, ASVC Director of Community Relations
Major: Psychology
Years at VC: 3
Family life: super family-oriented, love to hang out with my family
Hobbies: hanging out with friends and family, listening to music, and gaming
Favorite food: tacos and seafood boil
Favorite movie: No Manches Frida
Favorite Song: Se Amerita- Junior H
Something Unique about you: Interior design
Name: Pedro Alejandro Castellon
Role: Student Success and Support Specialist II
Years at VC: 3 Weeks
Family: Girlfriend and our two dogs (Yoshi & Melvin)
Hobbies: Anime, dancing, gaming, soccer & chess
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite Movie: Your Name (君の名は)
Favorite Song: Somewhere Only We Know by Keane
Something unique or interesting about you: I used to teach breakdancing to numerous students at various skill levels.
Name: Jeffery Alexander Jr.
Role: Dean of Student Life
Years at VC: Started in Spring 2024
Family: Married with 2 daughters ages 4 & 2
Hobbies: Playing video games, drawing
Favorite food: Enjoy all foods so don’t hesitate to recommend something
Favorite Movie: My Cousin Vinny
Favorite Song: Her Heart by Anthony Hamilton
Something unique or interesting about you: I love aquariums. Whenever I visit a new state and/or city, I search for an aquarium. I have been to 11 different aquariums.
Name: Kyle McIntosh
Role: Accounting Instructor
Years at VC: Started in Spring 2024
Family: Melissa (wife); two kids - Duncan (16) and Kate (13); one dog – Poppy (friendly, but not-so-smart golden doodle)
Hobbies: Swimming, coaching youth track and cross country in Newbury Park
Favorite food: Fish tacos (from Los Arcos in Port Hueneme)
Favorite Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Favorite Song Album: Pearl Jam Vs. (have seen 20 Pearl Jam shows)
Something unique or interesting about you: I worked for 23 years in Corporate Finance/Accounting prior to shifting to teaching in Fall 2020. As part of these 23 years, I worked the last 11+ years for Amgen. Before that, I worked 4 years for Patagonia. I keep my financial mind sharp by working as a Consulting CFO for a small biotech in Westlake Village. I also use my financial skills to support two non-profit organizations.