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Meet Our Team

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Indigo Magenta

Success Navigator

Assisting students in discovering their why, and also helping them to achieve their success as the coordinator for both the Titan PULSE Mentor Program, and the Men of Distinction (MOD) program.

253.566.6090

imagenta@tacomacc.edu

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Alvin Mancao

Student Emergency Assistance Grant Navigator

Supplying financial assistance for currently enrolled students who demonstrate a financial need-- including DACA and undocumented students.

253.566.5112

amancao@tacomacc.edu

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Candice Wheeler

Titan Food Pantry Coordinator

Providing relief for students who find themselves facing food insecurity.

253.460.3820

cwheeler@tacomacc.edu

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Christina Nakada-Alm

Executive Director

Oversees all programs within The Center, and also imparts education opportunities as TCC's representative for the Passport to College program. Serves as the college's Title IX Deputy and part of the BITA Team.

253.566.5238

cnakada-alm@tacomacc.edu

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 Darlene Teafatiller

Reentry Navigator

Providing support and tailored programming for students impacted by the criminal justice system.

253-566-5147

dateafatiller@tacomacc.edu

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Kalina Cordero

College Success Coach

Support College Success Foundation students with anything related to their educational journey by providing 1-on-1 coaching and resource connection. While not limited to academics, this also includes financial aid, mental health, life skills, and more. Additionally, I work in The Center supporting the department’s staff, programs, and daily functions.

206-731-9793

kcordero@collegesuccessfoundation.org

 

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Khushnum Sauna

MDC/EOC Educational Advisor

Providing financial aid advising and financial literacy training as a representative from our Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) partner: the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).

(253)722-3429

Ksauna@mdc-hope.org

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Contact Our Department

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thecenter@tacomacc.edu

253-566-5025