Bridging Success

Contact Info

Beth Ann Wright

Christine Besaw-McGavren

Allison Goodwin

Bridging Success Project Coordinator
MCCCD District Support Services
Phone: 480-731-8093
Email: [email protected]

Support. Resources. Success. Community.

Bridging SuccessOur 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 ChampionsFoster Care Advocate

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.

Arlene DeLeonArlene DeLeon
Student Services Specialist
[email protected]

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.

 Nadia IsmaelNadia Ismael
Student Services Analyst
[email protected]

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.

Adam SotoAdam Soto
Program Analyst
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

Erica HoriahmErica Horihan
Student Services Specialist Sr.
[email protected]

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.

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

TbirdJeanne Celestine
Director-Disability Resources and Services
[email protected]

Contact the Mesa Market for information on free food and hygiene products for Mesa Community College students and  the Student Care Services for assistance with basic needs and academic support.

Balbina GarciaAdam Soto
Program Analyst
[email protected]

 

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.

Tori StantonTori Stanton
Financial Aid Supervisor
[email protected]

Getting help in academic departments

Contact for questions specific to the below departments.

Robbin JensenRobbin Jensen
Administrative Specialist- English Department
[email protected]

Dr. Cesar Beccera

Dr. Cesar Beccera
Manager: Career Engagement and Industry Connection
[email protected]

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