Marisol Jara-Garza, M.A.
Family Resource Center – Coordinator
mmjara@pasadena.edu

Marisol is a Child Development Program Specialist and an Adjunct Faculty in Child Development. She is a Pasadena City College alumnus; this is where she confirmed her true calling of working with children and their families. For over 24 years she has had the amazing opportunity to be part of children’s fundamental years while partnering with families as they navigate and balance through the many responsibilities that parenting students have. She has two children and understands the balancing act that parents must learn. Now, as the Family Resource Center Coordinator she is thrilled to be able to further assist parenting students in the many opportunities that PCC has to offer.

 

Saira Altamirano
Program Assistant
familyresourcecenter@pasadena.edu

Saira is a proud alumnus of Pasadena City College. She has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 15 years. She finds joy in working with children and families. She has two children and understands how difficult it can be to balance family, work, and school. Saira is excited to assist students in their educational journey, being a liaison of resources and collaborating with campus partners in making that happen. 

 

Alicia Batice
Program Assistant

After graduating from California State University, Los Angeles, with a master's degree in communication studies, Alicia is thrilled to join the Family Resource Center as a Program Assistant. As a first-generation transfer student and co-parent, she understands the many personal struggles parenting students and families face to achieve success. She believes a successful academic journey begins with resources, support, and community. Alicia is excited to share the unique journey of parenting students and provide them with the necessary resources to succeed.

 

Luz Gonzalez
Program Assistant

Luz is currently a full-time Registered Nursing student and lab Technician at Pasadena City College. She works as a lab technician at the registered nursing program at PCC, where she assists faculty in educating current students with lab skills, and simulation with high fidelity mannequins for healthcare training. She also works as a professional expert at the Family Resource Center at PCC providing parenting students with study accommodations and resources. Her interest is focused on parenting student success, and an advanced education in health care.