KIPP Forward Advisors

San Francisco  |  San Jose East Bay | Peninsula

We are the KIPP Forward Postsecondary Success Advisors and we are here to support you through your college and career plans post-KIPP.

Whether at a community college, pursuing your bachelor’s degree, in a trade program, or working full time, we are here to demystify the higher education process and support you through your journey.

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KIPP Forward San Francisco

Our team is based out of San Francisco and is comprised of Diana and Melissa. We are proud to serve YOU and are humbled you have allowed us on your journey to pursue college, career, and beyond.

We primarily support students graduating from KIPP San Francisco Collegiate. 

Colleges in San Francisco that we work with often – San Francisco State University (SFSU) & City College of San Francisco (CCSF). Learn More.

If you are unsure of who your advisor is, please reach out to Diana Rubio Olvera here.

Meet the #SFTeam!

DIANA

Postsecondary Success Manager

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Alma Mater: San José State University

 

MELISSA

Postsecondary Success Advisor

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Alma Mater: UC Santa Cruz

KIPP Forward San Jose

Our team is based out of San Jose and is comprised of Jocelyn and Jovana. We are proud to serve YOU and are humbled you have allowed us on your journey to pursue college, career, and beyond.

We primarily support students graduating from KIPP San Jose Collegiate.

Colleges in the South Bay we work with often – San Jose State University, Evergreen Valley College, De Anza Community College, San Jose City College, and UC Santa Cruz. Learn More

If you are unsure of who your advisor is, please reach out to Benjamín Pérez.

Meet the #SJTeam!

JOCELYN

Postsecondary Success Advisor

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Alma Mater: Sacramento State University

JOVANA

Postsecondary Success Advisor

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Alma Mater: San José State University

KIPP Forward East Bay

Our team is based out of the East Bay subregion (Oakland, San Lorenzo, San Leandro, Hayward, etc.) and is comprised of Ezra. I am proud to serve YOU and am humbled you have allowed me on your journey to pursue college, career, and beyond.

I primarily support students graduating from KIPP KING Collegiate.

Colleges in the East Bay I work with often – Cal State University East Bay, Chabot College, Mills College, Peralta Colleges (COA, BCC, Laney, Merritt). Learn More.

If you are unsure of who your advisor is, please reach out to KIPP Forward here.

Meet the #EBTeam!

EZRA

Postsecondary Success Advisor 

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Alma Mater: Mills College

KIPP Forward Peninsula

Our team is based out of the Peninsula subregion (Palo Alto and Redwood City) and is comprised of Audrey. I am proud to serve YOU and am humbled you have allowed me on your journey to pursue college, career, and beyond.

I primarily support students graduating from KIPP Esperanza.

Colleges in the Peninsula I work with often – Menlo College, Foothill College, De Anza College. Learn More.

If you are unsure of who your advisor is, please reach out to KIPP Forward NorCal here.

Meet the #PeninsulaTeam!

AUDREY

Postsecondary Success Advisor 

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Alma Mater: UC Santa Cruz