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Who We Are

EAOP is committed to supporting our EAOP students. If you are an EAOP cohort student or parent/guardian of, our outreach officers are available to support you through your higher education planning and preparation process. Visit the Where We Work page to find your region and the contact information for your particular school. 

San Diego

  • Carri Fierro

    Carri Fierro

    Director
    Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
    TRIO Outreach Programs
    (858) 822-3471
    cfierro@ucsd.edu

  • Alberto Vasquez

    Alberto Vasquez

    Director of CSSI Outreach and Community Engagement
    (858) 822-2058

    betovasquez@ucsd.edu

  • Brienneth Durazo

    Brienneth Durazo

    Regional Coordinator, San Diego South Bay
    Sweetwater Union High School District: Castle Park High, Chula Vista High, San Ysidro High, Southwest High
    (858) 761-2488
  • Grecia Rivas

    Grecia Rivas

    Regional Coordinator, San Diego Central
    San Diego Unified School District: Crawford High, Madison High, Morse High, San Diego High
    (858) 226-5898
  • Oscar Jimenez

    Oscar Jimenez

    K-14 Academic Prep Specialist, Data Manager
    (858) 226-5896
  • Felipe Delgado

    Felipe Delgado

    Fiscal and Program Assistant, EAOP and TRIO Outreach Programs
    (858) 761-1237
  • Francisco Salinas

    Francisco Salinas

    Business Operations Analyst, EAOP
    (858) 761-1731
    Majors: B.S. Management Science and B.A. Latin American Studies (UC San Diego, 2017); Masters in Nonprofit Leadership Management (USD, 2023)
  • Pablo Dollero

    Pablo Dollero

    Communications Assistant
    (858) 226-5895
    Major: Visual Arts (Media)

    Hi! I'm Pablo Dollero! I'm a Visual Arts Media major at UCSD who's always loved content creation and film projects. On the side, I like to play Mariachi music and perform throughout San Diego for big events. I've been in music for 4 years and I love expressing myself creatively and artistically.

  • Shivam Singh

    Shivam Singh

    Engineering Advisor
    (858) 899-4204

    Major: Master's Student in Electrical Engineering (Machine Learning & Data Science)

    I am a graduate student enrolled at UC-San Diego within the Jacobs School of Engineering. My primary academic focus lies in Machine Learning and its practical applications. Outside of my studies, I find enjoyment in surfing, as well as playing and watching soccer and tennis. I am an enthusiastic traveler, always eager to explore new places and forge new connections. Additionally, I have a keen interest in collecting rocks.

  • Zoya Hasan

    Zoya Hasan

    Business Advisor
    (858) 899-3586

    Major: Data Science

    Minor: Business Economics  

    Hi I'm Zoya, a second-year data science major at UCSD! At school, I'm involved in a college council, consulting clubs, and data science projects. Outside of school, I love to go on runs, hike, cook, thrift, and read.

  • Zihan Xu

    Zihan Xu

    Health Advisor
    (858) 761-6054

    Majors: Molecular & Cell Biology and Cognitive Science

    Hi! My name is Zihan Xu! I am a junior at UC San Diego double majoring Molecular and Cell Biology and Cognitive Science. With a passion for both the sciences and student development, I am dedicated to support students in achieving their academic and personal goals. Outside of school, I enjoy swimming, hiking, and playing the piano.

  • Grace Sepulveda

    Grace Sepulveda

    Education Advisor
    (858) 761-6068

    Majors: Linguistics and minoring in 

    Minor: Music

    Hi! My name is Grace Sepulveda, and I'm a senior at UC San Diego majoring in Linguistics and minoring in Music. I'm an adventurer at heart, and I like going anywhere my opportunities lead me, which usually manifests in exploring the city with my friends just to find new things to try. I also enjoy reading, writing, the performing arts, cooking and baking, traveling, and (occasionally) voice acting.

Imperial Valley

  • Ernesto Zepeda

    Ernesto Zepeda

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

    Christian Aranda

    K-14 Academic Prep Specialist
    T: 760-337-5123
    C: 760-330-7699
    caranda@ucsd.edu
  • Claudia Figueroa

    Claudia Figueroa

    K-14 Academic Prep Specialist
    T: 760-337-5123
    C: 760-330-7954
    cfigueroaleyva@ucsd.edu