Contact: Juliet V. Casey, jcasey@losmedanos.edu, (925) 473-7322
Pittsburg, Calif. — Los Medanos College (LMC) is proud to introduce a dynamic team of success coaches hired to guide students through their educational journey on pathways aligned with their areas of interest. The success coaches focus on five pathways: behavioral science and social science; arts, humanities, and communication; business, manufacturing, and transportation; health and public service; and STEM.
“Our goal is to ensure students have someone they trust to provide direction as they explore areas of interest and build the credits they need to graduate,” Vice President of Student Service Tanisha Maxwell said. “Our new coaches enhance a robust support system LMC has built to help students stay the course, including academic counselors, learning communities, student clubs, and even free telehealth and mental health services.”
Meet the team:
Senior Program Coordinator Letta Greene
Greene is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in Student Services and Business Services. Greene works with success coaches to ensure comprehensive support for students including counseling, educational workshops/seminars and student communication. She supports students on the learning pathways of health and public service; and STEM.
Contact her at lgreene@losmedanos.edu, or call 925-473-7788.
Success Coach Melina Rodriguez
Rodriguez is the success coach for the Business, Manufacturing, and Transportation Pathway. She is a proud LMC alumni with a decade-long association with the college. Rodriguez brings her extensive experience to the Student Services Division. With a background in Admissions & Records, Student Life, EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, and Workforce & Economic Development, Rodriguez is committed to helping students pursue their educational goals, drawing from her own experience as a first-generation graduate. Contact her at mrodriguez@losmedanos.edu, or call 925-473-7788.
Success Coach Nicholas Diaz-Galarza
Diaz-Galarza is the success coach for the Behavioral Science and Social Science Pathway. He is a four-time associate degree holder from LMC and current business management bachelor's degree candidate. He joins the Success Coach Team with a wealth of experience gained through roles in student success & retention programs, EOPS/CalWORKs/CARE, Welcome Services, and Financial Aid.
Contact him at NDiazGalarza@losmedanos.edu, or call 925-473-7788.
Success Coach Veronica Ortiz
Ortiz is the success coach for the Arts, Humanities, and Communication Pathway. Ortiz has over 9 years of experience in higher education, mostly serving as the program manager for the Adult Education and Literacy program at Lone Star College in Houston, TX. In that role, Ortiz worked with diverse and underserved student populations. She recently relocated to California from Texas. She earned her BA in Business Administration from the University of Houston and earned her MBA from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX.
Contact her at vortiz@losmedanos.edu , or call 925-473-7788.
Visit the Learning, Major & Career Pathways button below to visit their web page and to learn more about the various degrees available in each of the 5 pathways.
Learning, Major, & Career Pathways