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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

  • Dr. Alberto "Beto" Vasquez

    Dr. Alberto "Beto" Vasquez

    Director, Early Academic Outreach Program

    Director, CREATE STEM Success Initiative, Outreach and Community Engagement

    Majors: General Biology B.S, Biology M.S, Ed.D Educational Leadership

    SD City College, UC San Diego & San Diego State University Alumni 

    (858) 822-2058
    betovasquez@ucsd.edu

  • Francisco Salinas

    Francisco Salinas

    Program Director, CREATE Career Pathways Program (CPP)
    Assistant Director, Regional Strategic Initiatives & Staff Development (CREATE CPP, EAOP, MESA)
    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
    Major: B.A Ethnic Studies 
    UCSD Alumni
  • April Sanchez Lobato

    April Sanchez Lobato

    Program Coordinator 
    Chula Vista High, Castle Park High, San Diego High, Morse High
    Major:  B.A Communication Public Relations  & Minor in Broadcasting emphasis on Media Arts, & Design

    CSU Chico Alumni

  • Oscar Jimenez

    Oscar Jimenez

     EAOP Data Specialist, Research and Evaluation CREATE
    Major: B.S Data Science, M.S in Computer Science Candidate
    UCSD Alumni

     

  • Felipe Delgado

    Felipe Delgado

    Fiscal and Program Assistant, EAOP and TRIO Outreach Programs
    Major: 
    UCSD Alumni
  • Pablo Dollero

    Pablo Dollero

    Communications and Social Media
    (858) 275-0477
    Major: B.A Visual Arts (Media) 
    UCSD Alumni
  • Kimberly Jimenez

    Kimberly Jimenez

    College Advisor 
    San Diego High, Logan Memorial Educational Campus
    Major(s): Associates Degree  Biology, B.S Biology, M.S Public Health
    SD City College, CSUSM, and National University Alumni

     

  • Aylany Macias

    Aylany Macias

    College Advisor 
    Crawford HS

    Associates Degree in Psychology & Liberal Arts

    Major: Public Health/Minor in General Biology B.S

    UCSD Undergraduate

  • Arely Valdez

    Arely Valdez

    College Advisor 
    Crawford HS

    Majors: BA Human Developmental Science & BS Education Studies

    UCSD Undergraduate

  • Yolanda Medina

    Yolanda Medina

    College Advisor 
    Chula Vista HS
    Majors: A.A Psychology, B.A Psychology and Education Minor
    Grossmont Community College & UC Davis Alumni
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    Aunya Graham

    Executive Assistant, Program Specialist  - EAOP and CREATE STEM Success Initative
    Major: B.A Theatre 
    UCSD Alumni
  • Dr. Menissah Bigsby

    Dr. Menissah Bigsby

    College Advisor 
    Canyon Hills HS, Morse HS
    Majors: A.A Philosophy, B.A Philosophy, Minor in Business
    PhD in Education
    SD City College, UCSD, UCLA Alumni

Imperial Valley

  • Ernesto Zepeda

    Ernesto Zepeda

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

    SDSU Alumni

  • 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

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