Brenda Beza
TRiO SSS Project Manager
Favorite Movie? Good Will Hunting
Why TRiO SSS? My commitment to serving historically underrepresented students stems from my own experience as a low-income, first generation college student. I wholeheartedly believe that the services provided by the TRiO Student Support Services Program contributes to the academic and personal success of each TRiO student at Rio Hondo College.
What is your educational background? B.A., American Studies, Minor in Music, California State University, Fullerton; M.A., American Studies, California State University, Fullerton; M.S., Educational Counseling, University of La Verne.
A random fact about me is . . . My first major at Cal State Fullerton was Music Performance.
Cynthia Pallini
TRiO SSS Educational Advisor
Favorite Movie? Bridges of Madison County
Why TRiO SSS? To provide necessary resources to underrepresented students.
What is your educational background? I am a Rio Hondo College Alum. My BA. is in Sociology from California State University, Fullerton. Currently, I am attending the University of La Verne to obtain a Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling.
A random fact about me is . . . I love soccer and watch as much as possible, especially during the World Cup.
Flor Sandoval
TRiO Student Support Services Counselor
Favorite Movie? Grease and O Brother Where Art Thou?
Why TRiO SSS? I hold TRiO very dear to my heart; the students are amazing and they are my inspiration and motivation to continue to do what I do.
What is your educational background? Pasadena City College; B.A., Psychology, San Diego State University; M.A., Educational Counseling, University of Southern California.
A random fact about me is . . . I just discovered that I have an “Eagle eye,” I am pretty good at spotting things or animals that are hiding or hard to see.
