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
Vanessa Velazquez | Basic Needs Specialist
Aleec Martinez |Provisional Warehouse Assistant
Joselin Martinez | Provisional Communication Assistant
Alma Rodriguez | Basic Needs Center Supervisor / Financial Aid Officer
Jada Yarnall | Administrative Assistant
Basic Needs Student Ambassadors
Dulce Contreras
Lukas Sandoval
Anthony Sotelo
Kevin Toledo
Sebastian Terrazas
Guadalupe Magana
Maria Loyola