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Director
Rogelio Villagrana (He/Him/His)
- Hometown: Fresno & Woodland, CA.
- Post-Secondary Education: I earned a Juris Doctor degree, BA in Majored in Chicano Studies and Rhetoric and Communications both at UC Davis.
- Languages: English, Spanish.
- Hobbies: I sometimes do woodwork in my free time.
- Fun Fact: I have served on the school board for three terms.
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 530-752-2521
Associate Director
Dr. Monica Peña-Villegas (she/her/hers)
- Hometown: Woodland, CA.
- Post-Secondary Education: I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Continued my studies and earned my Masters in Social Work at CSU Sacramento, then my EdD (Doctorate in Education) at National University
- Languages: English, Spanish.
- Hobbies: I love to serve my community through ministry work.
- Fun Fact: I was a former EAOP student myself.
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 530-752-7959
Office Coordinator
Zainab Ascencio (she/her)
- Post-Secondary Education: I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication for Development at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
- Languages: English, Spanish.
- Hobbies: I enjoy watching movies and doing volunteer work in my free time.
- Fun Fact: I love dogs.
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 530-752-0925
Assistant Director EAOP & K-20
Liliana Lara Hazel (she/they)
- Hometown: Soledad, CA.
- Post-Secondary Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Service and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Public Service, both from University of California Davis.
- Languages: English.
- Hobbies: I love my dog, walking around new places, reading, listening to music, rehabilitating my plants, watching Baseball (Angels) and the WNBA (Valkyres), and spending time with friends and loved ones.
- Fun Fact: I collect vinyl records.
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 530-754-2386
Regional Assistant Directors
Diego Serrano (he/him)
- Hometown: Indio, CA.
- Post-Secondary Education: I obtained my Bachelor in Science at UC Davis for Sustainable Environmental Design.
- Languages: English.
- Hobbies: Leading students toward success.
- Fun Fact: I am an advocate for all youth.
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 530-752-9227
Serves Region 1: Dixon High School, Douglass Middle School, Esparto High School, Esparto Middle School, John Knight Middle School, Lee Middle School, Pioneer High School, Woodland High School
Johanna Alatorre Gonzalez (she/her)
- Hometown: San Francisco, CA.
- Post-Secondary Education: I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and another in Latin Arts at UC Riverside. I continued my studies after graduation, pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Urban Education and Social Justice at University of San Francisco.
- Languages: Spanish, English.
- Hobbies: My two main hobbies are going on nature hikes and coloring.
- Fun Fact: I studied abroad twice in college.
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 530-752-1963
Serves Region 4: Albert Einstein Middle School, Del Campo Highschool, Miraloma High School, Rosemont High School, Will Rogers Middle School, Winston Churchill Middle School.
Martin Valencia-Estay (he/him)
- Hometown: Colusa & Woodland, CA.
- Post-Secondary Education: I earned a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in K-8 Education.
- Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese.
- Hobbies: I like sewing, crocheting, playing video games, reading, and listening to music.
- Fun Fact: I can make the coolest bird noises.
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 530-752-3002
Serves Region 5: Florin High School, Galt High School, James Rutter Middle School, Liberty Ranch High School, Robert L. McCaffrey Middle School, Sheldon High School, T.R Smedberg Middle School
Educational Support Specialists
Jessica Avila (She/Her)
- Hometown: Sacramento, CA.
- Post-Secondary Education: I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and double minors in Sociology and Education.
- Languages: Spanish, English.
- Hobbies: I roller skate, play tennis, got to the gym, and like trying new food spots in my free time.
- Fun Fact: I have been an Aztec dancer for over ten years.
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 530-754-3796
Andrea Raya (She/Her)
- Hometown: Olivehurst, CA
- Post-Secondary Education: I attended California State University, Chico, and have a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, with a minor in Family Relations.
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Hobbies: I enjoy exploring coffee shops, thrifting, creating social media content, and doing crafty DIY activities!
- Fun Fact: I'm actually quite good at painting and drawing!
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 530-376-6305