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Sheryl became the Director of Financial Aid in October of 2021. Sheryl is originally from Los Angeles and is a graduate of Occidental, having started her career in financial aid while working as a student assistant for ����ֱ��’s Office of Financial Aid. After graduating, she continued to work for ����ֱ�� as...

Yadira or "Yady," joined the team as the Associate Director of Financial Aid in March of 2024. With over 20 years of working in student services, she is committed to helping students and families as they navigate through their ����ֱ�� college experience. Yady is an ����ֱ�� alum, with a BA in Economics and...

Debbie’s interest in student services was first sparked while working as a work-study student in the Office of Financial Aid at Mount St. Mary’s University (MSMU).  She discovered that she enjoyed working with and helping students like herself. Having found her calling, she went on to hold positions...

Maggie joined ����ֱ��'s Community and Financial Aid team in January 2024. She received her B.A. in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. As a first generation college graduate herself, Maggie empathizes with the financial challenges students face and is dedicated to guiding students...

Alison first joined the ����ֱ�� Financial Aid team in 2019 as an student intern and went on to receive her B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Education from ����ֱ��. While at ����ֱ��, she was highly involved in the vibrant student community, and is more than happy to share her experiences and know...

Melissa, or “Mel,” joined ����ֱ��’s Office of Financial Aid in April 2023. She is a Los Angeles native who graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in History. With comprehensive knowledge of customer service, Mel serves as the Office of Financial Aid’s first point of contact for parents and...