UndocuSuccess

Cerro Coso Paint Night 2023

About our Program

Cerro Coso UndocuSuccess

At Cerro Coso Community College, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their educational goals, regardless of immigration or citizenship status. UndocuSuccess is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for undocumented students, students from mixed-status families, and their allies.

Through personalized guidance, culturally responsive support, and trusted campus and community partnerships, we connect students with academic, financial, legal, wellness, and basic needs resources that help remove barriers to success. Whether you're exploring college for the first time, navigating financial aid, seeking immigration-related resources, or looking for a community where you belong, UndocuSuccess is here to support you every step of the way.

Our mission is to empower students to thrive academically, develop as leaders, and build a strong sense of belonging within the Cerro Coso community. 

Interested in participating in our fellowship program? Learn more about UndocuSuccess Fellowship.

Services Available

  • Free immigration legal services: Find Your Ally
  • Academic advising
  • Financial aid support (FAFSA and CA Dream Act)
  • Book vouchers
  • Basic needs support
  • Undocusuccess Fellowship Program
Cerro Coso students and staff with Dr. Rowena Tomaneng, Deputy Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.
Cerro Coso students and staff with Dr. Rowena Tomaneng, Deputy Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.

For more information on the above services, please email Cynthia Roberson at cynthia.roberson@cerrocoso.edu or call (760) 384-6264.

Meet our Undoculiaisons

An undoculiaison is a Cerro Coso staff member who advocates on behalf of and for undocumented students and students from mixed status families. Feel free to contact any of the individuals below for assistance with our program.

Cynthia Roberson

Dr. Cynthia Roberson (she/her)

Director of Equity and Inclusion

Sergio Meza Mendoza

Sergio Meza Mendoza (he/him/el)

Program Coordinator, Outreach Services
sergio.meza1@cerrocoso.edu
¡Hablo español!

Michelle Cazares Bogarin

Michelle Cazares Bogarin (she/her/ella)

Undocusuccess Fellow

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Jess Kawelmacher (she/her)

Director, Admissions & Records and Military & Veterans Services

Ivan Ibarra

Ivan Ibarra (he/him)

Educational Advisor
ivan.ibarra@cerrocoso.edu
¡Hablo español!

CC coyote paw print

Zulema Castillo (she/her)

Human Resources Assistant
zulema.castillo@kccd.edu
¡Hablo español!

Katie Bachman

Katie Bachman (she/her)

Dean, Enrollment and Retention / Basic Needs

Caption Top photo: René Mora, Ana Mora, and Zulema Castillo greet participants at last year's Paint Night during Undocumented Student Action Week.