Bridging Success

Bridging Success At Mesa Community College: Support. Resources. Success. Community.

Contact Info

Beth Ann Wright

Christine Besaw-McGavren

Allison Goodwin

Bridging Success Project Coordinator
MCCCD District Support Services
Phone: 480-731-8093
Email: Allison.goodwin@domail.maricopa.edu

Foster Care Advocate

Bridging Success

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 CopetilloDaniella Copetillo
Student Services Specialist Sr.
maria.copetillo@mesacc.edu

Arlene DeLeonArlene 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 BannerSarah Banner

Director of Advisement
sarah.banner@mesacc.edu

 Nadia IsmaelNadia Ismael

Student Services Analyst
nadia.ismael@mesacc.edu

TbirdKris 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.

TbirdAurora 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 WrightBeth Ann Wright

Student Life & Leadership Manager
bethann.wright@mesacc.edu

Erica HoriahmErica Horihan

Student Services Specialist Sr.
erica.horihan@mesacc.edu

Contact the Center for Community & Civic Engagement for questions on community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

Dawn RhodesDawn Rhodes
Service-Learning Program Coordinator
drhodes@mesacc.edu

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.

Contact Disability Resources & Services with questions on classroom accommodations and academic support.

Chris SaizChristopher 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 SotoAdam Soto
Program Analyst
adam.soto@mesacc.edu

Contact the Student Care Services for assistance with basic needs and academic support.

Balbina GarciaBalbina Garcia

Student Services Specialist
balbina.garcia@mesacc.edu

Debby SmithDebby 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.

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.

TbirdBrianna Quinonez

Student Services Specialist
brianna.quinonez@mesacc.edu

Tori StantonTori Stanton

Financial Aid Supervisor
tori.stanton@mesacc.ed

Getting help in academic departments

Contact for questions specific to the below departments.

Robbin JensenRobbin Jensen

Administrative Specialist- English Department
robbin.jensen@mesacc.edu

TbirdJill Raymond

Life Science Faculty
jill.raymond@mesacc.edu

Resources