

Laura Maldonado

I'm a proud first-gen college grad with 15+ years of experience at both 4-year universities and community colleges, working across areas like the registrar’s office, federal grants, and student outreach. As the Director of Dual Enrollment and Outreach, I’m working to bring dual enrollment access into the high school experience to reach as many students as possible. At the heart of it all is a commitment to equity—making sure students from all backgrounds feel seen, supported, and empowered to succeed. As a daughter of immigrants and a first-gen professional, I carry those experiences into everything I do. My door’s always open—come say hi!
Tanya Burke
Pablo Diaz

Pablo Diaz joined Moorpark College in May 2015 as the academic counselor for student-athletes. Pablo is originally from Fremont, CA and moved to Goleta, CA in summer 2012. Pablo was a first generation college student and earned his B.A. in Human Communication at CSU, Monterey Bay and his M.A. in Educational Counseling at San Jose State University. While at SJSU Pablo was a collegiate athlete and was the captain of the Spartan Boxing team. In 2011 he received All-American honors after winning the National Collegiate Boxing Association Championship. Pablo also has a passion for fishing, but his primary focus is to help students achieve their educational and career goals.