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

JESUS RAMIREZ

Hi, I am Jesus Ramirez. I am proud to say that I was born in Oaxaca, Mexico and raised in San Diego, CA. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Sonoma State University. I enjoy working as an Academic Advisor because it gives me the opportunity to give back to the community, by promoting higher education among students and their families. In the future I plan to obtain a Masters in Busniess Administration from CSU, Bakersfield. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

"Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace." Benito Juarez

Jesus Ramirez
(661)654-3268
jramirez24@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