Updates from Promise Scholars Program
Wed, 28 March, 2018 at 5:28 pmUpdates from Promise Scholars Program
The Promise Scholars Program team at Cañada College is so
excited to announce that they have moved into a new office space. They would
like to welcome you and invite you to come visit them in Building 6 Room 112.
They encourage you to visit them when you have some free time so that you can
get a sense of where they are located and more easily refer students. The
program recently added new members to the team.
Michael West is a Counselor for the Promise Scholars
Program. He earned both his bachelors and masters degree from San José State
University. As an undergraduate student at San José State University, he double
majored in Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. As a graduate student, he
completed his M.A. degree in Education with a concentration in Counseling and
Student Personnel. Michael’s passion to support students’ academic
success stems from his own background as a first-generation student. His
involvement in peer mentor programs in high school and college, both as a
mentor and mentee, ignited his passion to support others in their academic and
personal aspirations. When out of the office, Michael enjoys being physically
active, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family.
Ariela Villalpando is the Program Services Coordinator for the Promise Scholars Program. She has a MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of San Francisco and a BA in Humanities from San Jose State University. Ariela believes that higher education is a transformative process that all students deserve to experience. As a student affairs practitioner, Ariela follows five principles that shape her personal philosophy; validation of narratives, engagement in servant leadership, commitment to social justice, involvement in student development, and dedicated to learning from others. Ariela is a Bay Area native who enjoys day trips to San Francisco and discovering new restaurants. She enjoys hiking and admiring ocean views of small coastal cities. You can find her at music festivals with her friends. Ariela loves to travel and enjoys learning about art and culture. She enjoys meeting new people and is excited to work with students. Posted in: Promise, Featured, Canada Promise