College Assistance Migrant Program

MARIA ESCOBEDO

Maria Escobedo
(661)654-3212
mescobedo@csub.edu

SONIA QUEVEDO

Hello, my name is Sonia Quevedo, and I have been with the CAMP Program since the year 2000. Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to enhance my knowledge in the educational field. Most of all, I have been inspired by the students because of their dedication to make a difference in their lives. Their inspiration has given me the aspiration to seek higher education within myself.

“It’s been a journey and within that journey I’ve gained many friendships”

Sonia Quevedo
(661)654-3212
squevedo@csub.edu

MARICELA RAMIREZ

As an Arvin High Alumni and first generation family member, Maricela Ramírez obtained both her B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Spanish and M.A. in Education with a concentration in Counseling/ Pupil Personnel Services Credential at California State University, Bakersfield.

Maricela is enthusiastic and honored to be working with the migrant population as an Advocate/ Liaison, to the community agencies, parents, and student population. To help improve the educational outcomes for Hispanic migrant students, she champions efforts to ensure that every student/parent has the awareness/tools on how to become college admissible, succeed, and graduate from a higher education institution. Hence, EMPOWERING parents, students and the community is her daily endeavor, as a Latina Educator.

Maricela Ramirez
(661)654-6121
mramirez@csub.edu

ALICIA VELASQUEZ

Hello everyone! Welcome to CSUB. Hope you’re all doing great. A little about myself, I was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA. After high school, I was a little afraid to go away to college, but got the courage and took off. I attended Cal State University, Northridge (CSUN) and found it to be one of the best experiences in my life. I recently graduated with a B.S. in Family Consumer Sciences- Family Studies option. I am now very happy to be here and be a part of the “CAMP Family,” and hope to make a difference in many students’ lives. I also would love to pursue my education obtaining my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and helping others.

Alicia Velasquez
(661)654-6562
avelasquez3@csub.edu

PATRICIA RAMIREZ

It’s with great pleasure to introduce myself as Patricia Ramirez. I was born to a humble and hard working family and raised in the small town of Arvin, California. I went to Arvin High and graduated in 2001. After high school, I pursued a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology at CSUB. I recently completed the Master’s degree of Science in Counseling. During my CSUB undergraduate journey, I joined the CAMP family as a student and now I’m privileged to have the opportunity to return as an Academic Advisor. I find it very rewarding to be part of the CAMP family. I’m a strong supporter of higher education. I believe that with hard work, effort and perseverance you can accomplish great things. ¡Si se puede!

Patricia Ramirez
(661)654-6102
pramirez@csub.edu

DANIELLE RYAN

Hi everybody! I’m a senior here at CSUB with a double major in Political Science and Linguistics. I’ve been the student assistant for CAMP since the spring quarter of 2008. Recently I received a scholarship to study abroad and spent my summer in Istanbul, Turkey. It was an amazing opportunity and I will never forget my time there. I love working for CAMP because I get the chance to interact with students everyday.

Danielle Ryan
(661)654-6508

KAREN CALKINS

Since 2003, I have been the CAMP English tutor and have reaped the rewards of helping migrant students succeed in college. Never have I seen such effort, hard work, and dedication as I do in CAMP students. God has blessed me to work with and be inspired by these students. I love what I do! I work for all of you! Visit me anytime in the CAMP office.

Karen Calkins
(661)654-6243
kcalkins@csub.edu