Meet the Staff!

Noe Gonzalez, Director
Master of Business Administration, Washington State University, WA
Noe has had a rewarding career working with underrepresented students in higher education for over a triennial. He has moved around throughout his lifetime, born and raised in Southern California where he later moved to Idaho and participated in various educational and social development projects and then making his way home to Oregon.
Email: noegonzalez@tvcc.cc
Phone: 541-881-5534

Jennifer Valdivia, Department Assistant
Jennifer was born in California, but had to move often as her father was an agricultural worker who followed the work. They finally settled in Oregon when she was 16 years of age, where she has lived to this day. She now works to help families who are in similar situations as she was growing up.
Email: jvaldivia@tvcc.cc
Phone: 541-881-5508
Meet Our Mentors

Nancy Sotelo Trinidad
Nancy, born in Ontario, Oregon and raised in Nyssa, has always embraced the beauty of her surroundings. After beginning her college journey at Treasure Valley Community College, she proudly became the first in her family to earn an associate's degree in business finance. Now working at Marshalls, Nancy enjoys exploring new places and cherishing each adventure. Her ultimate passion lies in supporting and comforting loved ones during tough times. Guided by passivity and resilience, she aims to make a positive impact every day.

Maria Trinidad
Maria Trinidad was born in Ontario Oregon but was raised in Nyssa Oregon. Maria is the oldest in her family and the first one to attend college. She is currently attending Treasure Valley Community College and plans to graduate with her associate degree in sociology in the spring. In the future Maria plans to help migrant students to achieve their career goals.

Asbel Tellez
Asbel attended Nyssa school all her life but was born and grew up in Ontario Oregon. Asbel is attending Treasure Valley Community College to become a medical assistant. As a first-generation college student, she thrives to help those in need, especially her family. She loves challenges and being a leader. She plans to work at the Snake River Pediatrics center in Fruitland Idaho as a medical assistant and return to school to become a Registered Nurse later.