Meet the VRC Team!

I served 2 years in the United States Army as a MIA1 Abrams main battle tank crewman. I first began taking art classes at Ventura College and eventually sculpting with clay, wood, and stone became a hobby. Working in art was therapeutic for me because I sustained a severe head injury while in the Army. It took some time to adjust and live with these conditions, I now want to help others with disabilities.

Besides working at VRC, in assisting veterans, I am also involved with activities at the Brain Injury Center of Ventura County. I am currently taking classes to not only get an Associate’s degree in Arts but also in Sociology and Psychology. I currently attend Cal State University Channel Islands and I am working on a Bachelors degree in Sociology. I would like to have a job where I can help service-connected veterans.

I am a Marine Corps veteran, a current student at Ventura College, and mother to a handsome 3 year old son. My hobbies include painting, cooking, outdoor activities, spending time with my friends & family, and most importantly making memories with my son. I am currently majoring in Sociology in hopes to continue my career in social work for other military veterans. I have always had the drive to help others and will continue to do so. I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to be a student worker here at the Veterans Resource Center where I have the ability to continue helping others in the transition process. Along with this, I have also acquired a sense of belonging, like I did while being in the military.

My name is Jose Garcia, I served in the United States Marine as a 0311 rifleman. My goal is to get my associates degree in criminal justice with the intention of becoming a Ventura county sheriff. My hobbies are hiking, swimming, shooting and archery. While in the veteran center I would like to help out as many veterans involving accessing their benefits or just be a friend to talk to just like how I was treated the first time I came to the veteran center

Hi, my name is Allan Campbell. I'm a veteran of the United States Army and a student of Ventura College, where I am working towards a degree in nursing as well as working at the veterans resource center as a student worker. Outside of school I spend my off time going to the beach, working out, and getting out and enjoying the California weather. I enjoy working at the VRC because it gives me the opportunity to help fellow veterans the same way they helped me.

My name is Alyssa Gray. I’m 26 years old. I was in the Navy for 5 years and my job was a builder(BU). I'm married and I have 2 kids, a 2 year old girl and a 1 year old boy. I’ve been attending Ventura college since fall 2022 and my major is nursing.