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About EAOP 

Since 1976, EAOP initiatives at the University of California, San Diego have been in place to increase the pool of students successfully completing college preparatory coursework and enrolling at four-year postsecondary institutions, pursuing graduate and professional school opportunities, and achieving success in the workplace. 

To achieve this goal, EAOP works with K-12 students, their parents, school representatives, and community members to design, implement and evaluate programs and services that foster students' academic development to make them admissible to the post-secondary institution of their choice (UC, CSU, and CCC).

EAOP has pursued this mission through informational, motivational and academic preparation activities.

UC San Diego’s program currently serves more than 4,000 students at 20 schools and community sites in San Diego and Imperial Counties, with offices at UC San Diego and a satellite office in the Imperial Valley.

EAOP at UC San Diego is one of ten such EAOP programs administered system-wide by the UC Office of the President. It is one of three primary student initiatives comprising the SAPEP portfolio and tackles key development areas for students preparing for college. EAOP programs represent the largest student-centered initiative in the state.

EAOP understands and is committed to its fundamental role in information dissemination, academic preparation, and creating a college-going culture in its students. 

Meet our Team

San Diego

  • Alberto Vasquez

    Alberto Vasquez

    Director of Early Academic Outreach Program

    & CSSI Outreach and Community Engagement


    (858) 822-2058

    betovasquez@ucsd.edu

  • Francisco Salinas

    Francisco Salinas

    Assistant Director, EAOP
    Majors: B.S. Management Science and B.A. Latin American Studies (UC San Diego, 2017); Masters in Nonprofit Leadership Management (USD, 2023)
  • Andy Mendez

    Andy Mendez

    Program Coordinator
    Logan Memorial Educational Campus,  San Ysidro High, Canyon Hills High, Crawford High, Southwest High
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    April Sanchez Lobato

    Program Coordinator 
    Chula Vista High, Castle Park High, San Diego High, Morse High
  • Oscar Jimenez

    Oscar Jimenez

     Data Specialist
  • Felipe Delgado

    Felipe Delgado

    Fiscal and Program Assistant, EAOP and TRIO Outreach Programs
  • Pablo Dollero

    Pablo Dollero

    Communications Assistant
    (858) 275-0477
    Major: Visual Arts (Media)
  • Kimberly Jimenez

    Kimberly Jimenez

    College Advisor 

Imperial Valley

  • Ernesto Zepeda

    Ernesto Zepeda

    Assistant Director
    T: 760-337-5123
    C: 760-455-1173
    erzepeda@ucsd.edu
  • Christian Aranda

    Christian Aranda

    Program Coordinator
    T: 760-337-5123
    C: 760-330-7699
  • Claudia Figueroa

    Claudia Figueroa

    Program Coordinator

    T: 760-337-5123
    C: 760-330-7954

    cfigueroaleyva@ucsd.edu

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