Your Partner for Success
CCSF Outreach and Recruitment team members are here to answer any questions you might have, to help you better understand many programs and courses we offer, to help you prepare for your successful academic journey by connecting you to various resources and communities, so you know how to optimize your time and outcome while you study at CCSF.
Please schedule an appointment to meet with our CCSF Outreach and Recruitment team members.
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Meg Hudson, Dean of Outreach and Community Partnerships Brief Biography: Meg has been at CCSF since 2018. Prior to that, she served for over 20 years as an administrator and teacher in several K-12 districts. As a program evaluator and grant writer, she worked with almost 100 schools throughout Northern California, helping them to strengthen teaching and learning to better serve their students. Meg holds a B.A. in Zoology from UC Berkeley, an EdM from Harvard, and an M.A. in Educational Administration from SFSU. Passion or Hobbies: As a native San Franciscan and a graduate of SFUSD, Meg is passionate about serving the people of the San Francisco Bay Area and ensuring they have access to CCSF's amazing programs and services so that they can better their lives and improve their communities. Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: Meg loves the Chef's Table in the Pierre Coste Room, run by the Culinary Department. It's a great way to get a full-course meal for a reasonable price. She also loves the CCSF Art Gallery (V119), as well as the Rosenberg Library with its amazing views. Anything Else to Share: Meg really enjoys her job! She loves helping students and collaborating with colleagues across the college to put on fun events and to make CCSF a more welcoming place. |
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Erika Flores, Director of High School Partnerships and First Year Experience Brief Biography: I have worked in the community college field for eight years. I have a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University. Passion or Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, baking, and trying all of the best breakfast spots around the city. I am passionate about working with students to find their educational path. Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: My favorite place is the library. It has great views and lots of resources. Anything Else to Share: I am excited for my journey at CCSF. |
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Cathy Chang, Sr. Management Assistant, Outreach and Recruitment Brief Biography: Cathy Chang has been working in higher education as academic staff, administrator, and instructor since 2010. Prior to her time in higher education, she had various roles in marketing, PR, and project/program management. She served various organizations from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in Technology, Advertising, PR, and Hospitality industries such as Microsoft, the Westin Hotel, and J. Walter Thompson. She also started and ran two small businesses in Seattle and San Francisco. She has a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a M.A. in Organization and Leadership from the University of San Francisco. Passion or Hobbies: Cathy's passion is education and leadership. It took 20 years for her to discover her true passion, but she is very grateful that she eventually did and she loves helping students achieve their dreams. Whenever time allows, she teaches short courses in general business, entrepreneurship and innovation, and leadership at Bay Area Colleges. She believes in a quote from Aristotle which resonates with her educational and leadership philosophy, “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: Cathy's favorite place on our Ocean campus is the seating area on the fourth floor in the library overlooking the football stadium and an amazing view of San Francisco. Anything Else to Share: Since the pandemic, Cathy has started growing fruit trees from seeds which has become one of her new hobbies. She now has various fruit trees including avocado, mango, apple, pear, cherry, mandarin orange, and lemon. |
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Danielle de Bruin (she/her), Volunteer Coordinator, Outreach and Recruitment Brief Biography: Danielle is a proud San Franciscan that grew up five minutes away from the Ocean Campus. She started her career working for housing and homeless services nonprofits before transitioning into higher ed. Before coming to CCSF, she managed social justice programming for Northeastern's Center for Leadership, Equity, and Excellence. In her role at CCSF, Danielle manages the Student Ambassador program and enjoys supporting students as they grow as leaders on campus. Passion or Hobbies: Outside of work, you can find Danielle practicing Rocket yoga, playing fetch with her dachshund Sophie, or taking a long walk at Ocean Beach. |
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Aaron (A-ron) Orpilla, Sr. Management Assistant / Metro Transfer Program Coordinator Brief Biography: Aaron Orpilla is a first-generation college graduate from Chabot College and San Francisco State University. His experiences in navigating community college cultivated his passion to support students from marginalized backgrounds. Aaron Orpilla has been managing and directing student support programs for over 8 years. He has taught ethnic studies at Balboa High School through Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP) and has served as a program manager for the Richmond Neighborhood Center at Wallenberg High School, Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) in Washington, DC, and the Southeast Asian Development Center (SEADC) in the Tenderloin community. As a program manager for these organizations, Aaron has initiated many different college access programs supporting students on their journey to college. More recently Aaron has worked as a Community School Director/Manager at both San Francisco Unified School and Oakland Unified School District. Through these experiences, Aaron has created and sustained culturally relevant programming for students that focuses on identity, leadership, academic enrichment, and health and wellness. Moreover, he is committed to training and mentoring the development of staff to provide quality student support programming and support their overall professional development and success. Passion or Hobbies: A-ron is a storyteller and does this through performing arts. He enjoys acting and directing stories of his Queer Filipinx experiences. Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: The beautiful view from Batmale Hall Anything Else to Share: Join Metro! ccsf.edu/metro Visit me in the Metro Resource Center MUB 338! |
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Karen Louriana M (KLM), CTE Coordinator, Outreach and Recruitment Brief Biography: KLM has proudly served the community in various roles. She is very much influenced by her Ethnic Studies degree. Passion or Hobbies: KLM enjoys crafting, being creative, and cats. |
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Bella Urioste, Student Ambassador, Outreach and Recruitment Brief Biography: I'm majoring in Diagnostic Medical Imagining and I’m in my first year at CCSF. Passion or Hobbies: I love being creative and anything related to art and fashion. Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: My favorite spot is the view by Batmale Hall. |
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Cristy Tsang, Student Ambassador, Outreach and Recruitment Brief Biography: Cristy is an international student from Hong Kong majoring in architecture. Passionate about design and sustainability, she aims to blend cultural influences with innovative architectural solutions. Outside of her studies, Cristy enjoys exploring the local community, participating in campus events, and sharing her experiences with fellow students. As a student ambassador, she looks forward to connecting with others and fostering a welcoming environment for all students. Passion or Hobbies: Cristy enjoys film photography—she finds the anticipation of waiting for film to develop both fun and exciting. Additionally, she loves anything that sparks creativity, from art projects to exploring new ideas. Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: Cristy's favorite place is the ocean view looking from the Science Hall. |
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Darian Valencia, Student Ambassador, Outreach and Recruitment Brief Biography: Darian Valencia is a first-year student at CCSF who graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School last year. Darian is currently studying psychology, with the intention of transferring to a 4-year university for neuroscience next fall as a sophomore transfer. Passion or Hobbies: Darian enjoys being a leader to those around him and helping people with any issues they have. He also likes working with people in various communities because it allows him to get to know them better. In his free time, Darian likes hanging out with his friends, listening to music, working out (weightlifting), thrifting, and practicing his guitar skills. Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: Darian's favorite spot on the ocean campus is the view of the football field from the 2nd floor of the Rosenberg library. Anything Else to Share: Darian looks forward to meeting more people throughout his year here at CCSF. |
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Faso Ramangamihanta, Student Ambassador, Outreach and Recruitment Brief Biography: Faso is an international student majoring in nursing. I chose that major because I like taking care of people. I am originally from Madagascar. The real country, not the movie! Hahaha, I like to move it, move it! My aspiration is to work for Stanford hospital one day! I choose to study at CCSF because I can get a great quality and American education at an affordable cost. Later on, I can transfer easily to another university. One of my dreams too, is to bring back my knowledge to serve my country ! Passion or Hobbies: I am an extrovert. I like talking, interacting with others, exchanging ideas. I am a toastmaster member. I like cooking, I'm a big foodie! I like reading personal development books. Traveling, I visited some countries. And learning languages. Wine tasting, cuisine. Hiking but not too long! hihi Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: I would definitely say the Batmale Hall view. I like this full view of the city of SF. I like seeing the horizons and views from that angle. It brings some freedom to me. Anything Else to Share: Back home, I was a tour guide. So I like showing people around. It will be my pleasure to show you the campus. Moreover, I can speak 4 different languages! I am looking forward to welcoming you to our college CCSF. |