New Staff in the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement

By Denise Polanco, January 10, 2023

We are pleased to announce the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement’s new team members.

Sara Dingee has joined the OAOA team as the CSTEP Coordinator and LSAMP Campus Director. Since beginning her position in May 2022, Sara has served as a counselor for CSTEP, CSTEM, and LSAMP students and has served on the Retention Engagement Strategy Team and JED Campus Coalition. Sara received her MA in Education Policy from Teachers College.

Colleen Garcia is joining the OAOA team as an HEOP/CSTEP Program Counselor. New to the field of higher education, Colleen comes to Ithaca College with a background in human services and social work.

Kevin Ramos is joining the OAOA team as an HEOP/CSTEP Program Counselor. Kevin is joining Ithaca College from SUNY with a background working in Admissions and Financial Aid. Kevin received his Master's in Policy Administration and Nonprofit Management from University of Central Florida.

We are excited for these new additions to the OAOA team. They are committed to student success, retention and building a strong and supportive environment for the OAOA and Ithaca College community. Please feel free to stop by and welcome them!