Bridging Success At Mesa Community College: Support. Resources. Success. Community.
Contact Info
Beth Ann Wright
Manager, Student Life & Leadership
Champion Lead
P. 480-461-7277
bethann.wright@mesacc.edu
Christine Besaw-McGavren
Counseling Faculty
Champion Lead
P. 480-461-7588
christine.besaw@mesacc.edu
Allison Goodwin
Bridging Success Project Coordinator
MCCCD District Support Services
Phone: 480-731-8093
Email: Allison.goodwin@domail.maricopa.edu
Our Foster Youth Champions and Coaches can help you with:
- Admissions and registration
- Enrolling in and paying for classes
- Building your class schedule
- Health and well-being
- Employment, housing, and financial resources
- Career preparation and mentorship
- And much more …
Mesa Champions
Listed below are MCC's Foster Youth Champions. You can contact any of these Champions if you have questions or need assistance. Don't be afraid to ask for help! We are ready to help you succeed at your goals!
Find your Champion!
Applying to Mesa Community College
Contact Enrollment Services for questions about transcripts, proving residency, and identity verification.
Daniella Copetillo
Student Services Specialist Sr.
maria.copetillo@mesacc.edu
Arlene DeLeon
Student Services Specialist
a.deleon@mesacc.edu
Getting advice on your degree plan and course selection
Contact Advising for questions about how to choose a major, how to make sure all your classes will transfer, and what classes are right for your schedule.
Sarah Banner
Director of Advisement
sarah.banner@mesacc.edu
Nadia Ismael
Student Services Analyst
nadia.ismael@mesacc.edu
Kris Mason
Student Services Analyst Sr. - MPS Advisor
kristen.mason@mesacc.edu
Finding and preparing for your career path
Contact Career Services with questions on career exploration, current job opportunities, and assistance with resumes and cover letters.
Aurora Dorsey
Administrative Specialist Sr.
aurora.dorsey@mesacc.edu
Setting up and paying for your courses and fees
Contact for questions about financial aid disbursement and book advances.
Getting involved on campus
Contact Student Life and Leadership for questions about how to connect to other students, student clubs and groups, and support for students on campus.
Beth Ann Wright
Student Life & Leadership Manager
bethann.wright@mesacc.edu
Erica Horihan
Student Services Specialist Sr.
erica.horihan@mesacc.edu
Contact the Center for Community & Civic Engagement for questions on community engagement and volunteer opportunities.
Finding emotional and academic support
Contact the Counseling Department provides a variety of counseling services to assist students in addressing their personal, academic, and career development.
Christine Besaw-McGavren
Counseling Faculty
christine.besaw@mesacc.edu
Nathan Terlisner
Counseling Faculty
nathan.terlisner@mesacc.edu
Contact Disability Resources & Services with questions on classroom accommodations and academic support.
Christopher Saiz
Student Services Analyst
chris.saiz@mesacc.edu
Contact the Mesa Market for information on free food and hygiene products for Mesa Community College students.
Adam Soto
Program Analyst
adam.soto@mesacc.edu
Contact the Student Care Services for assistance with basic needs and academic support.
Balbina Garcia
Student Services Specialist
balbina.garcia@mesacc.edu
Debby Smith
Care Team Specialist
debby.smith@mesacc.edu
Contact TRIO Student Support Services for wrap around student support including advising, financial literacy, tutoring and more.
Amanda Mancic-Coe
Program Analyst
amanda.mancic-coe@mesacc.edu
Jesse Cabanas
Program Analyst
jesse.cabanas@mesacc.edu
Lydia Perez
TRIO Program Manager
l.perez@mesacc.edu
Paying for college
Contact Financial Aid for questions about your Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), how to complete verification, and support for ways to pay for college like scholarships, grants and loans.
Brianna Quinonez
Student Services Specialist
brianna.quinonez@mesacc.edu
Tori Stanton
Financial Aid Supervisor
tori.stanton@mesacc.ed
Getting help in academic departments
Contact for questions specific to the below departments.
Robbin Jensen
Administrative Specialist- English Department
robbin.jensen@mesacc.edu
Jill Raymond
Life Science Faculty
jill.raymond@mesacc.edu
Resources
- Bridging Success Program
- Check out the T-Bird Times for a list of upcoming events
- Arizona Friends of Foster Children
- Education & Training Voucher