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Meet the Staff

Recruiters

	Colin Layne Admissions Outreach Advisor colin.a.layne@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7449 Education: B.A., University of Oklahoma 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 Region 1 NW: ASTEC High School Classen SAS El Reno Emerson North John Marshall Northwest Classen Oklahoma Comm. Christian School Putnam Academy Putnam City Putnam City North Putnam City West Piedmont Yukon Deer Creek
	Xavier Jackson Admissions Outreach Advisor xavier.s.jackson@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7515 Education: B.A., Unversity of Central Oklahoma What I love about working at OCCC: OCCC’s greatest asset is the diversity of it students, faculty, and staff. The collaboration of peoples from many different backgrounds adds to the educational climate here. Xaiver's Region and Schools Region 2 NE: Edmond Memorial High School Edmond North High School Edmond Santa Fe High School Guthrie Senior High School Harrah High School Jones High School Bishop McGuinness High School Classen SAS Crooked Oak High School Millwood High School Northeast Academy Star Spencer High School Dove Science Academy Harding Charter Harding Fine Arts Academy Epic Charter School Choctaw High School Luther High School
	Julian Ortiz Admissions Outreach Advisor julian.ortiz@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7609 Education: B.A., Wichita State University A.A., Garden City Community College What makes OCCC a great place: The diverse programs OCCC offers, which can transfer to 4-year universities. Julian's Region and Schools Region 3 SW: Blanchard Bridge Creek Capitol Hill Douglass Emerson South Mount St. Mary Mustang Western Heights Westmoore U.S Grant Yukon Tuttle
	Royce Liston Coordinator of Recruitment rliston@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7516 Education: B.A., University of Oklahoma A.A., Oklahoma City Community College A.A., Oklahoma City Community College 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. Royce's Region and Schools Region 4 SE: Community Christian (Norman) Little Axe Mid-Del Schools Moore Noble Norman Norman North Purcell Santa Fe South Shawnee Southeast Southmoore Shawnee Washington
Admissions Officers
	Christopher Billing Admissions Outreach Advisor christopher.c.billing@occc.edu Office Phone 405.682.7514 Education: B.F.A., University of Oklahoma What makes OCCC a great place: OCCC cares about its students, faculty, and staff.

	Benjamin Thomas Admissions Outreach Advisor benjamin.j.thomas@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7378 Education: M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma B.A., University of Oklahoma What makes OCCC a great place: OCCC has an atmosphere that inspires excellence in academics while serving a diverse community.
	Nisha Desai Admissions Outreach Advisor nisha.m.desai@occc.edu Office Phone 405.682.1611 ext. 7683 Education: B.A., University of Oklahoma What makes OCCC a great place: I love helping students begin their journey to a fulfilling future.
Assistants
	Maria Garcia-Brahim Recruitment and Admissions Assistant maria.d.garciabrahim@occc.edu Office Phone 405.682.7513 What makes OCCC a great place:
	Octa Gillen Admissions Intake Assistant octa.m.gillen@occc.edu Office Phone 405.682.7518 What makes OCCC a great place: The positive environment, staff and faculty, objectives and the students we serve!
	Becky Kraetzer Admissions Intake Assistant rebecca.a.kraetzer@occc.edu Education: A.S., OCCC Office Phone 405.682.1611 ext. 7654 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.
	Rachael Hoover Admissions Intake Assistant rachael.m.hoover@occc.edu Education: B.A., University of Central Oklahoma A.A., Rose State College Office Phone 405.682-1611 ext.7683 What makes OCCC a great place: Welcoming the new students and helping them find their way!
Leadership
	Michael Hoggatt Director of Recruitment & Admissions michael.d.hoggatt@occc.edu Office Phone 405.682.1611 ext. 7743 Education: M.H.R, University of Oklahoma B.A., University of Oklahoma What makes OCCC a great place: The people; everyone who works here is very warm and helpful.
	Alexa Mashlan Assistant Director of Admission-Development & Outreach amashlan@occc.edu Office Phone 405.682.1611 ext. 7721 Education: M.A., California State University, Long Beach B.A., California State University, Long Beach A.A., El Camino College A.S., El Camino College What I love about working at OCCC: I love working with students who are the first generation in their families to attend college.
	Jana Wade, DSO Coordinator of Community & Campus Recruitment Events jana.l.wade@occc.edu Office Phone 405.682.1611 ext. 7725 Education: B.A., University of Central Oklahoma 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.
	Royce Liston Coordinator of Recruitment rliston@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7516 Education: B.A., University of Oklahoma A.A., Oklahoma City Community College A.A., Oklahoma City Community College 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.
International Admissions
	Spencer Hui-min Ryan Director of International Recruitment and Admissions sryan@occc.edu Office Phone 405.682.7538 Education: M.Ed., Oklahoma City University B.A., Tamkang University 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.
	Rod Wyrick Coordinator of International Student Services rwyrick@occc.edu Office Phone 405.682.7884 Education: M.Ed., Boston College B.S., University of Oklahoma Education Specialist, San Francisco State University What I love about working at OCCC: Working with our diverse international student population.
	Mary Benner Coordinator of International Student Services mary.s.benner@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7533 Education: M.A., Oklahoma City Univerity B.A., Sarah Lawrence University A.A., Cape Cod Community College What I love about working at OCCC: What attracted me to OCCC is the diversity of its student body and the opportunities it offers to those students. As an international student success coordinator, I meet students with widely varied backgrounds and educational goals. Being able to help them navigate the US higher education and immigration systems so that they can achieve their goals is a daily pleasure.

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