Meet Our Staff

The Ventura College Basic Needs Center is committed to supporting students experiencing challenges related to food, housing, transportation, health care, and other essential needs.

Our team takes a holistic approach to student support by connecting students with resources, referrals, and programs that help them stay enrolled and succeed in their educational goals. The Basic Needs Center serves as a welcoming space where students can receive assistance in a respectful and supportive environment.     

 

Maria Crisosto Calderon | Basic Needs Specialist

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Vanessa Velazquez | Basic Needs Specialist

Vanessa Velasquez

Aleec Martinez |Provisional Warehouse Assistant

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Joselin Martinez | Provisional Communication Assistant

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Alma Rodriguez | Basic Needs Center Supervisor / Financial Aid Officer

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Jada Yarnall | Administrative Assistant

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Basic Needs Student Ambassadors

Dulce Contreras

Lukas Sandoval

Anthony Sotelo

Kevin Toledo

Sebastian Terrazas

Guadalupe Magana

Maria Loyola