Upward Bound at ÂÌñÉç is staffed by four college access advocates and hires College Advisor Aides during the Academic Year.
Director, Upward Bound
Oswaldo Lopez Jr. serves as the Project Director of the Upward Bound Program at ÂÌñÉç, where he leads initiatives aimed at empowering high school students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue and succeed in higher education.
A native of Montecito Heights in Northeast Los Angeles...
Associate Director
Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Horacio arrived at Oxy in Spring 2009. In high school, he was a participant in the Upward Bound program at ÂÌñÉç. An Oxy graduate, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy and World Affairs. After Occidental, he worked for Partners in School...
Assistant Director
Xochitl is a graduate of the Oxy UB Program; since graduating from high school, she has worked as a Resident Tutor, Resident Advisor, student coordinator, and Senior College Advisor Aide. Xochitl is a graduate of California State University, Los Angeles, with a Public Health Degree.
Program Services Coordinator, Upward Bound
Michelle Hernandez (she/her) was born and raised in Pasadena, CA. She graduated from California State University, Sacramento, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Education. Michelle is currently pursuing her Master’s in Counseling with an academic and clinical...