Jennifer Andaluz
Executive Director
Jennifer began her career as a history and English teacher in large urban public schools, and worked closely with administrators and teachers alike in school-wide initiatives designed to improve the academic performance of underachieving students. Her work in comprehensive schools culminated in a Hewlett-Annenberg grant that was used to track grade and attendance disparities for students of color.
A graduate of UC Santa Cruz, Jennifer has worked in public education since 1993. Jennifer is also a graduate of Harvard Business School Executive Education: Strategic Perspectives in Non-profit Management. She is a member of the American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Class XV. In 2006 she received the inaugural Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal Diversity Award. In 2004 she received the Tribute to Women and Industry Award from the YWCA. Also in 2004, she was a Woman of Achievement Award recipient by the Women’s Fund of Santa Clara County. In 1995 she was Teacher of the Year in San Jose Unified School District. Andaluz serves on the boards of MACLA: Movimiento de Arte Cultura Latino Americana and Rocketship Education. Jennifer is a first-generation college graduate.
Jennifer is responsible for organizational development, leadership development, community outreach, and collaboration with school districts, universities, and other educational agencies focused on small school and urban school reform.
Jose Arreola
New School Leader
"I believe in access to higher education for all students. DCP is a community changing organization designed to increase access to higher education for the students that most need it"
I graduated from San Jose State University with a B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Studies and a minor in Mexican American Studies. I was born and raised in San Diego, CA and I moved to San Jose for school when I was 18. I began working at DCP when our doors opened in the Fall of 2000. For DCP I have worked as a Physical Education Teacher, Student Activities Director and now as a New School Leader. When time permits I like to hike, swim, play basketball and listen to live music.
Rebecca Bolthouse
Social Science Department
Bekki Bolthouse is a first year teacher of U.S. History and College Readiness. Ms. Bolthouse graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Studies from the Universtiy of California, Santa Cruz. In 2008, Bolthouse earned a Masters in Education degree and bilingual teaching credential, also from UCSC. During her tenure at UCSC, Ms. Bolthouse was very active as an organizer and also worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Education.
Bolthouse began her career as an educator in 2000 when she served as an AmeriCorps School Success counselor at P.S. 146 in New York, New York. For four years between 2002 and 2008, Ms. Bolthouse worked in marketing, sales and distribution for a small organic farm in Santa Cruz County. Additionally, Ms. Bolthouse lived in Guatemala, C.A., for eighteen months between 2003-2005 where she worked as a volunteer organizer for an international non-profit organization.
Ms. Bolthouse has volunteered with: the Bike Church, a community bicycle workshop; Defensoría Maya (a Mayan legal aide organization); Grupo de Mujeres Por la Paz (Nebaj, Guatemala women's cooperative); Derechos en Acción (international human rights non-profit); Rainbow Theatre Poets' Corner (UCSC); Defend Alette (UCSC); and, the Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market Association (Board Member).
Lisette Bourne
Art Department
“I teach at DCP because of its tight-knit community. I believe small learning communities and small class size is an important component in education. Visual Arts play an important role in a well-rounded education and can benefit students far beyond the classroom. Photography can challenge students to see differently, investigate their daily surroundings, and open their visual world.”
Lisette earned her BFA in Photography from California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA. She also attended Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA, where she received her MFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Photography and Installation. Lisette is beginning her 9th year teaching photography and has taught at public and private schools in California, as well as at the community college level.
Kristy Cabrera
English Department
Kristy earned a B.A. in English from Stanford University and minored in Spanish; she earned her M.A. through the Stanford Teacher Education Program in her fifth year. For the past four years, Kristy taught 10th and 12th grade English at DCP Alameda, and this year she is excited to make the transition to teaching English at DCP's new middle school, DCP Alviso. For her, the reward of teaching at DCP is seeing what is possible when a community of dedicated people comes together to help students achieve their dreams of college. Outside of teaching, Kristy enjoys reading, playing and coaching volleyball, and watching too many hours of reality television.
Jill Case
Dean of Students
"I enjoy working at a place that empowers students to make changes in their lives. It is also extremely refreshing to work with staff, students and families that are positive."
Jill graduated from UC Davis with a BA in International Relations. She also holds an MA in Education from San Jose State University with an emphasis in Counseling. Prior to DCP, Jill was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic and served as an Outreach Counselor at Hoover Middle School. Outside of DCP, Jill loves spending time with friends and family, trying new foods, drinking great wine, traveling, sailing and anything else that is fun.
Rita Castellanos
Ofiice Manager
"I work at DCP because here the ganas, comunidad, and orgullo all fall true and success is attainable. I could feel the positive energy from the first day I arrived."
Rita is a San Jose native with a history of working with non-profit community based organizations. Outside of DCP, Rita spends quality time with her family. She enjoys music, athletic activities, art and nature.
Jennifer Clem
English Department
“I came to DCP because of the students. The students here take pride in their school and in themselves. The ganas of the students together with the support of the teachers and staff is the exact formula we will need to defy the odds.”
Jen Clem joined our staff from the great state of Massachusetts. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.A. in English. She then traveled to California and earned a teaching credential from San Jose State. Prior to DCP, Jen taught Kindergarten and seventh grade as a Teach For America corps member. Outside of DCP, Jen enjoys updating her Netflix Queue, hosting Taboo tournaments, hiking up coastal mountain ranges, reading, and writing poetry.
Dan Cochran
Director of Operations
"Working at DCP today, I am constantly struck by the similarities to the early start-up tech days at Apple Computer. At DCP, we have a very focused mission, an incredibly gifted and hard-working staff and a passion to address inequities by making education work for those for whom it hasn't in the past. I'm privileged to be a part of it all."
Dan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Santa Clara University and a Master's in Science Degree from San Jose State University. Prior to DCP, Dan worked at Apple Computer and in the tech industry. He has also been involved in educational technology for more than 20 years at St. Leo the Great parish in San Jose and as Director of Technology for both the Los Gatos Union School District and the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. Outside of DCP, Dan's interests include cooking and dining, guitar, skiing, fishing, hunting and surfing.
Jeff Dagan
English Department
Aloha,
My name is Jeff Dagan and I am the AP English and English 2 teacher at DCP Alameda. I was born in Ohio, and I have lived on Maui for the past 30 years. I attended Pepperdine University and I hold a BA in English. I also hold an MA in Education from University of Phoenix. I am credentialed in both Hawaii and California. Most recently, I have taught for 4 years at Kihei Charter School on Maui where I taught high school English. I reside in Santa Cruz and I love to go surfing, golfing and hiking. I am looking forward to a successful year at DCP!
Danielle Davis
English Department
"I teach at DCP because it allows me to be a monkey wrench, rather than a cog, in the machinery of systemic racism and classism."
Danielle earned her B.A. in Literature at UC Santa Cruz, where she relished her time as an undergraduate and had the good fortune to student-teach at three local high schools. Immediately after graduating from UCSC, she entered the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) and earned her teaching credential and M.A. in Education. Thanks to STEP, she had the privilege of student-teaching at DCP and has been in love ever since. When not doing DCP-related things, Danielle enjoys singing randomly, hiking to places which she then paints, partaking in passionate conversation, and reading nonfiction -- and lots more things, but she's trying to be concise!
Carol Emerson
Resource Specialist
"I work at DCP because, as a community, we all believe in and support the mission. Further, the staff holds one another and all of the students inclusively to very high expectations so they can achieve their goals, while still providing the support and connections necessary to accomplish this. I am proud to be part of this community."
"Carol graduated cum laude with a BA in Liberal Studies for Teachers from San Jose State University. She is currently working on the last phase of clearing her Special Education Mild/Moderate credential at San Jose State. This is her fourth year teaching at Downtown College Prep and is working not only at the Alamdea campus, but its new sister campus in Alviso as well. Outside of work, Carol loves to travel, read, and listen to music. She loves the rain, her family and her thirteen year old Cocker Spaniel, Baxter. "
Alicia Gallegos
Principal
"I work at DCP because I am dedicated to helping students get to college. I grew up near downtown San Jose and have a special connection to this community."
Alicia went to Santa Clara University where she earned a B.S. in Political Science and minored in Spanish and Ethnic Studies. Immediately after SCU, she attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education where she earned a Master's degree in Education (Ed.M) with a focus in administration, planning and social policy. Prior to DCP Alicia worked for the San Jose Public Library System and at the Harvard Graduate School Library. Outside of DCP, Alicia loves to travel and enjoys trying food from all over the world (Sushi is one of her favorite foods). She likes going to movies, reading magazines and books, and watching live theater. She has fun playing basketball with friends and family and loves sleeping in on the weekends.
Shawn L. Gerth
HR Manager
Shawn holds a BA from Duke University in History and Women's Studies; a MA from Stanford University in U.S. History; a Teaching Credential from San Jose State University; and a MA in Education and Administration Credential from UC Berkeley. She is currently earning her certificate in Human Resources Management from UCSC Extension. Prior to DCP, Shawn worked at Independence High School and ran discussion sections and was a TA for Women's Studies, History, and Comparative Race and Ethnicity courses at Stanford. She began her service at DCP as a social studies teacher and spent four years in that position. In 2005 she became the Academic Dean, a position she developed in response to the growing needs of the school. She was named HR Manager in June 2008. "She has one dog, Bailey. Her favorite hobby is hanging out with her daughter."
Dan Greene
Math Department
"I have long been interested in education reform, and schools that strive to provide quality education to students who are systematically underserved. DCP does exactly that, and I have been at DCP since the first year, helping the school grow. The successes I have seen keep me coming back year after year."
Dan has a BS in Information Decision Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and a Credential from SJSU. Prior to DCP, Dan taught through Summerbridge National (now known as The Breakthrough Collaborative) in Pittsburgh, PA and Hong Kong. Outside of DCP, Dan enjoys cycle touring and reading about the history of math.
Lori Hartmann
Science Department
"I was first attracted to apply to DCP because I appreciate its commitment to preparing students for success in college. I teach at DCP because of our students, whose ganas is obvious to anyone who spends any time at our school."
Lori received her BA in Women's Studies and Psychology from the University of Buffalo and Masters in Education from UC Santa Cruz. Outside of DCP, Lori enjoys gardening, cooking and home improvement projects.
Alma Huber
School Secretary
"I work at DCP because I believe in its mission. It is wonderful that our school is educating parents and students on the importance of going to college and beyond so Latinos get a chance to thrive in our community."
Alma graduated as a Bilingual Secretary in Guatemala City and studied Psychology at the University of San Carlos. Outside of DCP, Alma loves to go shopping and work out, spend time with her six-year-old daughter and go to Sharks games. It is a treat for her to have time to watch TV (other than the Disney Channel) and read.
Betsy James
Director, Best Practices
“It’s what you do that makes you who you are”
Barbara Kingsolver
Prior to coming to DCP Betsy James served as both Regional Director and Project Manager for Teachscape, an educational professional development company. From August of 2000-2006 she served as Senior Educational Manager of The College Board’s Western Regional Office. Before that, Betsy had a thirty-year career as a teacher of English both at the secondary level and at the university level. A native Texan, Betsy received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in Austin, and her Masters degree from Indiana University. A true student and teacher advocate, Betsy is always passionately involved with the art and craft of good teaching and is very excited about the opportunity of being a part of the DCP family.
Debra Jones
Development Director
"A successful educational experience for all students is a personal passion. I have admired the mission of DCP since its inception and have been impressed by the successes achieved by its students. Being a part of DCP is a perfect blend of my personal passion and my professional experience."
Debra holds a B. A. in Italian Language and Literature from the University of Missouri and an M. A. from the University of Colorado. Prior to DCP, Debra spent the past ten years as a development professional for Silicon Valley non-profits, with the bulk of those years as Development Director for a secondary school. Prior to entering the fundraising profession she was the marketing and public relations director for a local design/build firm. Outside of DCP, Debra loves nothing better than spending time with her family and entertaining friends. She was once a chef and so loves to cook. She's an avid reader of biographies and also believes that any evening of symphonic music energizes her spirit.
Melissa Koh
English Department
If Melissa could be doing anything right now, it would be teaching at DCP. Once, she was a high school junior teaching her first English class through AVIDBRIDGE. Years later, she is still thrilled to be a teacher, working with DCP students and staff to help her students achieve their goals in life. She graduated with a B.A. from Brown University, and received her Credential from Notre Dame de Namur in 2008. When she is not teaching her English and Drama students, she is in a theatre, acting, dancing, or directing. Her fourth play will be produced in Summer 2009, in San Francisco.
Maria Lozano
Registrar
"I work at DCP because of the challenges we are faced with each day. It's great to see the successes and learn from the failures."
Maria attended San Jose public schools and has gained numerous skills from on-the-job experience. Prior to DCP, Maria had extensive experience supervising employees and working to ensure that their needs were met. Outside of DCP, Maria enjoys spending quality time with her children and husband. She also enjoys dancing, family outings, listening to music and especially making her family happy.
Julia Luna
New School Developer
"DCP's mission is what drives me to be the best role model I can possibly be to students who share my cultural and educational background. I am constantly inspired by their courage to be the first in their families to graduate from a four-year university. I believe that together we can defy all the odds!"
Julia received both her B.A. in public policy and education and M.A. in education from Stanford University. She completed her preliminary services administrative credential as part of the Urban Cohort at CSU Sacramento. Prior to DCP, Julia taught History, ESL, and Raza Studies at Berkeley High School. Outside of DCP, Julia loves to explore local hiking trails with her dogs Oso and Kiko.
Silvi Martin
Spanish Department
“This is my 3rd year teaching at DCP. I strongly believe in its mission and I feel part of a community engaged in helping teenagers meet the high standards we have for them. I love the students’ openness, and desire for a role model they can trust. I feel I can give them what they need: knowledge, support, values, confidence and strength to believe in themselves and achieve their dreams.”
Silvi is a native of Spain and went to school in several countries before receiving a BA in Modern Languages and Linguistics, a MA in English Language & Literature and teaching credentials from the University of Malaga in Spain. She is currently working on a PhD in Literature and Cinema at UMA. Prior to working at DCP, she taught Spanish at different levels for six years in Texas, and before that, taught both English and Spanish as a Second Language for several years in Spain. She holds the Five Year Diploma in French Language from the Official School of Languages in Malaga, and a Diploma from the Alliance Française in Rouen, France. She is also fluent in Italian and understands Portuguese. Outside of DCP, Silvi enjoys writing, reading, dancing, Shakespeare, movies and drama. She loves the sun, the sea, walking her dog Chiqui and being surrounded by people. Currently she is writing a book called Turning Pages: An Unfinished Journey that might be published next summer.
Chris McIntyre
Physical Education Department
“ I am very excited to have the opportunity to teach at DCP. I feel that it is very important that students get the education necessary to lead a healthy and active lifestyle after they leave my class. Students should be able to look at physical fitness as being fun and enjoyable and that is my goal while I am here at DCP.”
Chris holds a B.S. in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Teacher Education, from San Jose State University. In his free time Chris participates daily in physical activities that include: working out, playing ice hockey and walking his dogs.
Gloria Medina
Office Manager - Alviso
I have been part of DCP since the school first opened in 2000. I graduated from Downtown College Prep in June 2004 and attended University of California Santa Cruz. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a BA in Psychology. I am happy to work at Downtown College Prep Alviso because I want to give back to DCP and because I truly believe in the schools’ mission. Also, I’ve witnessed how DCP can transform unmotivated students into motivated and successful students. On my free time I like to spend time with my family and have fun with my friends.
Julio Navarrete
Spanish Department
"Apart from the great community
that exists here, I teach at DCP because I love working with our
students to reach our promise of preparing them to thrive at a four
year university. Working at DCP has been a life-changing experience
because it's made me realize that teaching is my passion and that I
want to be a positive role-model to the students, staff, and community
at DCP.
Julio received his BA in Radio, Television and Film from San Jose State
University. He is currently attending the National Hispanic University
under the Teacher Education program. Outside of DCP, Julio enjoys
spending time with friends and family, running, and doing community
service."
Elizabeth Neely
Social Studies - Alviso
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou
Prior to coming to DCP Elizabeth taught at South Valley Middle School for Gilroy Unified School District, She has taught Intervention Core (ELA and Social Studies), 6th Grade Core and 8th Grade Core. She was employed with the district for nine years. She enjoys taking her students on field trips and was the first in South Valley History to take her 8th grade students to Washington DC. She also planned the Great America 8th grade promotion trip for the last five years. She hopes to continue to do so here at DCP. Elizabeth received her undergraduate degree at Santa Clara University - Go Broncos - and received her Multiple Subject credential at the University of Phoenix. Liz is an avid football fan and is so very excited to have joined the DCP team.
Michelle Perez Victorio
Math Department
I teach math because I believe that, "Life is Simple Math: Either you are adding to it, taking things away from it, multiplying your chances for opportunity, or being divisive (creating discord)." I graduated from Santa Clara University with a B.S. in Mathematics. Prior to DCP, I have taught Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 in San Jose. Besides educating the youthful minds of San Jose, I do enjoy indulging in a relaxing weekend to appreciate the blessings in my life. Yoga, singing, dancing, deep conversations about life, traveling, and sleeping are just a few examples.
Kaye Sapikas
Associate Director Development
"I joined the DCP team to be part of helping first-generation students get to and succeed at college. As a first-generation student myself, I feel very connected to the work being done here."
Kaye received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and her Master's degree in Education from Santa Clara University. She has worked as a public school teacher, tutor and education consultant. For the past 5 years, Kaye has worked in development for two well-known nonprofits - Big Brothers Big Sisters and ALLIANCE for Community Care. Outside of DCP she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cycling, trying new restaurants, and being outdoors.
Mike Sbarbaro
Science Department - Alviso
Being a man of SCIENCE, I have the ability of clairvoyance; yes, I can predict the future! I knew long ago, that DCP Alviso would create opportunities and make history for every student within its campus. Thus, DCP and I share a vision of the future, where capable kids are nurtured and propelled to success, so that their future illuminates the world-and they can take care of me when I am old. Look out world, here comes the future.
I am Mike Sbarbaro, man of SCIENCE. I tugged at my bachelor's degree at the University of California at Davis. Wherever you find an open kitchen, an inspiring movie, a piano, a game of basketball, an episode of "The Simpsons" or "Lost", or the willing mind of a child, you shall find me.
Amanda Stutsman
Social Science Department
I was attracted to DCP because of the mission. I wanted to work at a school that supported their students going to college. I also wanted to work with students whose goals included attending college out of high school. I was drawn to DCP because the students seemed willing to work toward their goals and there appeared to be a lot of parent support.
My name is Amanda Stutsman. I was born and raised here in California. While I have called the Bay Area home for the last five years I have also lived in many different locations throughout California including Ukiah, Foster City and Redlands. I attended high school in San Mateo at Hillsdale High. However, my family moved home during my Junior year and I graduated from Ukiah High in 1999, the same school that all of my family members have graduated from. After high school I attended UC Santa Cruz where I started to major in Marine Biology but later switched to History. I graduated from Santa Cruz in 2003 with Honors in the major of US History with a minor in Education. I moved to the Bay Area following graduation and began working as a toddler/Pre-K teacher at the YMCA in Pleasanton. I worked there for four years while I went to school at Chapman University where I was working toward my credential and my Masters degree. I will finish my Masters degree this fall. I did my student teaching at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton.
Susan Suárez
Alumni Services Coordinator
“I work at DCP because I am committed to helping first generation college-bound students achieve their goals. I believe that with DCP’s clear mission and dedicated staff, students are receiving a quality education that will provide them with a wide array of opportunities in life.”
Susan received her B.A. in Spanish Language & Literature from the University of San Francisco and a Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish (CLAD) from San José State University. In 2006, she earned her M.A. in Education from Stanford University. Susan taught Spanish at DCP for four years and worked as the Parent Outreach Coordinator for two years. She is excited to now be supporting DCP graduates on the path toward obtaining a college degree. Outside of DCP, Susan and her husband are wrapped up in the new and exciting life of their baby daughter, Inés.
Pam Thomas
Academic Dean
"I am committed to helping students work towards attending a four-year university, and I love being a part of a community that works together for the same purpose."
Pam attended UC San Diego, where she majored in Literatures in English and minored in Spanish Literature. Pam received her M.A. in Education and teaching credential from Stanford University. Prior to DCP, Pam taught dance to both children and adults and tutored at a charter school in San Diego. In spite of her busy schedule, Pam finds time to both teach and participate in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and Latin dance classes regularly.
Sariah Tolley
English Department
Sariah earned her B.A. in English Education at Brigham Young University, Hawaii Campus. Prior to DCP, she lived abroad and taught English in mainland China. Last year, she taught high school English on Hawaii’s Oahu Island. Sariah is excited to be working at DCP because she has a strong conviction about the importance of its mission, and she loves working with such a supportive community of staff, parents, and students. When she’s not teaching, Sariah enjoys hiking, cooking, and exploring the city with her husband.
Renee Trochet
Math Department
I teach math at DCP because I believe in its mission and its students. All students should have access to an education that helps them become
numerate, logical thinkers. I earned a B.S. in Symbolic Systems at Stanford University, then spent a fifth year in the STEP Program to earn a
teaching credential and M.A. in Education. Prior to my arrival at DCP, I was a web designer, tutor, and student teacher at Mission High School in San Francisco. Outside of DCP, I enjoy music, reading, going to art exhibitions, and solving puzzles of all kinds.
Lauren Turner
Science Department
"I teach at DCP because I support its mission. Every student deserves a chance to go to college, and I believe that DCP has found a way to help make that chance happen for so many."
Lauren received a B.S. in evolutionary biology from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Teaching from UC Santa Cruz. Prior to DCP, Lauren substitute taught in the Santa Cruz/Watsonville area. Outside of DCP, Lauren enjoys running, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Citlali Vasquez-Ramos
College Guidance Counselor
"I choose to work at DCP because I believe that education is revolutionary. Through developing our youth's academic, leadership, and college readiness skills the world as we know it can change for the better. By empowering our students to go to college we are developing a strong foundation for our families and our community to build from. DCP is an example of the kind of education that should be afforded to every student and the power of that education is endless.
I am originally from Long Beach, CA and I am a first generation college graduate of Santa Clara University where I studied sociology and ethnic studies. I was a student leader on SCU's campus and I have worked in education for three years, I have played soccer for fourteen years, which has instilled my strong belief in what a sports program can offer students as far as discipline, motivation, and self-improvement in all areas of life. I love pizza and I eat Tapatio with almost everything, so much that I think I burned my taste buds because my mouth goes numb when I eat too much chile. I love trying new types of foods because I think food speaks a lot about people. I am a huge fan of "pearl tea" or boba with tapioca in it. As you can see, I love to eat and play.
Tom Wong
Math Department
Tom graduated from Santa Clara University (SCU) as a triple major in math, physics, and computer science and a minor in urban education. Prior to DCP, Tom was an intern at IBM for two years, where he applied his computer science skills in the test engineering sector of IBM's disk storage systems. He also spent a summer at Los Alamos National Laboratory doing research in theoretical atomic physics, where his work on ion scattering resulted in a publication. Outside of DCP, Tom continues to take courses from SCU's Graduate School of Education. He is also working with an SCU math professor to finish a year-long research project involving partial differential equations that describe taxable investments in financial mathematics. Finally, Tom enjoys sports, guitar, and various church activities.
Jennifer Yee
Science Department
“I am originally from the East Bay. I received my BA in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and my Masters in Education from UCLA . I taught for a year in Los Angeles and then decided to move back to the Bay Area to be closer to family. In my spare time, I enjoy watching baseball and college football.
I decided to come to DCP because of its mission and overall philosophy. The staff are all very dedicated to helping students succeed and prepare for college, and the students work hard to meet our expectations. In just the short time that I have worked here, I have received a tremendous amount of support from both the staff and the students, and I have started to build meaningful relationships with them that I hope will continue to develop throughout the year.”
Irene Zuniga
Campus Supervisor
"I work at DCP because I support the value it has created in our community. As an original parent of the founding class, I have contributed to the success of the students and the growth of the school."
Irene graduated from Notre Dame High School in San Jose, and received her Medical Assistant certification. Prior to DCP, she was a dental office manager for a hospital and family dentistry practice for 15 years. Outside of DCP, Irene enjoys quality time with her husband and four children. Family activities include traveling to Mexico, watching her children participate in sports at Bellarmine College Prep, spending time with friends and family as well as volunteering in the community.
