Meet the Staff
Recruiters
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Colin Layne
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What makes OCCC a great place: OCCC is an inviting and personable environment to pursue higher education and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with students to help them set, work toward and reach their goals.
Colin's Region and Schools
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Cristy Martin
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Julian Ortiz Admissions Outreach Advisor
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What makes OCCC a great place: The diverse programs OCCC offers, which can transfer to 4-year universities.
Julian's Region and Schools
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Royce Liston Admissions Outreach Advisorrliston@occc.edu
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What I loved about being a student at OCCC: When I was a student at OCCC, I most enjoyed being myself. The student body at OCCC has students from different backgrounds which creates an environment that encourages interaction and a healthy exchange of ideas.
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Christopher Billing
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What makes OCCC a great place: OCCC cares about its students, faculty, and staff. |
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Benjamin Thomas
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What makes OCCC a great place: OCCC has an atmosphere that inspires excellence in academics while serving a diverse community. |
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Nisha Desai
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What makes OCCC a great place: I love helping students begin their journey to a fulfilling future. |
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Shelby Fisher
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What makes OCCC a great place: The staff and faculty are genuinely kind and are willing to help you in any way they can. We love watching our students make steps towards their educational goals!
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Maria Garcia-Brahim
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Octa Gillen Admissions Intake Assistant octa.m.gillen@occc.edu
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What makes OCCC a great place: The positive environment, staff and faculty, objectives and the students we serve!
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Becky Kraetzer
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Office Phone What makes OCCC a great place: I enjoy the atmosphere and feeling like I am a part of something larger that is making a difference. I also like that my job challenges me every day in different ways. |
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Michael Hoggatt
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Alexa Mashlan
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What I love about working at OCCC: I love working with students who are the first generation in their families to attend college. |
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Jana Wade, DSO
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Tips on making the admissions process easier: Admission can be an easy process if you are prepared. Make sure you fill out the application completely and accurately so that we can best assist you. |
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Spencer Hui-min Ryan
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Education: What makes OCCC a great place: International students enrich the campus diversity with their cultural heritages. OCCC welcomes them with respect and makes them feel at home. |
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Rod Wyrick
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What I love about working at OCCC: Working with our diverse international student population.
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