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Meet our DREAM Team

The DREAM Program was established July 1, 2015 to meet the needs of undocumented student population at Mt. SAC. It was created to provide services for Undocumented Students and ensure their success, personal growth and development throughout their educational journey. Our DREAM team is comprised of committed and compassionate professionals who have navigated the educational path that our students go through. We are here  you achieve your goals at Mt. SAC and beyond. We encourage you to come by and meet our team in person or remotely.

Dario Fernandez

Director
 
 
 

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Maria Ruiz Tejeda

Program Specialist
 

I was born in Acapulco, Mexico. I attended Mt. SAC then transferred to the University of Southern California (USC), where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Minor in Gender and Social Justice. 

Giovani Bautista Cortes

Adjunct Counselor
 

I was born in Morelia Michoacan, Mexico. Thanks to my community, counselors and educators I was able to attend Community College, graduate and transfer to UC Berkeley. At UC Berkeley, I graduated with a Bachelor's in Mass Communications/Media Studies. 

Maria Rodriguez Vargas

Adjunct Counselor
 

I was born in Mexico and raised in the central valley — Reedley. I received my Master's degree in Educational Counseling from USC and hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intensive Psychology and Minor in Education from UC Santa Cruz.

Carmen Macias Limon

Adjunct Counselor
 

I was born in Ocotlan, Jalisco Mexico and migrated to the United States at the age of 3. I was raised in East Los Angeles California and attended East Los Angeles College. I earned and Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies from ELAC and transferred to the University of California Santa Cruz where I earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology. Then I earned a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Southern California. I am currently working on my Doctorate of Philosophy in Education at Claremont Graduate University. 

Paola Gutierrez Flores

Financial Aid Specialist
 

I was born in Michoacan, Mexico and came to the US at the age of 6. My higher education and professional journey began at UC Santa Cruz where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies. I went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Administration from CSU Long Beach.