Our Team

Chris Ferguson, associate vice president of enrollment

Chris is a city and coastal adventurer at heart. Born in Pomona, CA and raised throughout southern CA, Chris joined Oxy in 2016. Chris often rides his skateboards, his bike, or just simply enjoys the beach life of the California coast. He previously served as dean of admission at Drexel University in Philadelphia and oversaw the enrollment functions at The New School in New York City. After spending many years on the east coast, he is thrilled to be back in the west connecting students and families to Oxy. Chris earned his EdD in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania, his MSW from University of Denver, and his BA in behavioral sciences from Wilmington College.

Gina Becerril, director of financial aid

Gina earned her master's degree from Stanford and is a 1999 graduate of UCLA. She came to Oxy from the Fulfillment Fund, where she served as the scholarship program coordinator and worked with economically disadvantaged students, helping them with the transition from high school to college. Gina’s responsibilities include counseling families and community outreach. Gina is available to speak to families in Spanish. 

 

Craig Organek, associate director of financial aid

Craig joined the Oxy Financial Aid team in 2012. He earned his master's in educational administration from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2006. Originally from upstate New York, he earned his undergraduate degree from SUNY Albany and has been actively working in Financial Aid for over 17 years. Craig's responsibilities include providing technical support for the office, compiling survey data for national publications, counseling families, administering the Federal Pell Grant program, and serving as the liaison for student athletes and veterans.

 

Emily Valk, assistant director of financial aid

Emily graduated from UCSB in 2010 with a B.A. in Global Studies. She spent three years living in Washington, D.C. working in international development before taking a year off to backpack through Southeast Asia. Since returning to California, she has joined the Financial Aid Office where she serves as a first point of contact for students and families. Emily's responsibilities include counseling families, coordinating outside scholarships, Cal Grants, and work study.

Maggie Rocha, senior financial aid counselor

 

 

 

Josie Muschetto, financial aid coordinator

 

 

 

Julia Nukaya, receptionist

Julia earned her bachelor's in Languages from UC Riverside. She has resided in Eagle Rock for 15 years and has spent that time volunteering and working in the customer service field. Julia is primarily responsible for greeting families, answering phones, answering emails and providing warm customer service. 

 

 

Shelby Cooper '21, Student Intern Shelby is a second-year student from South Euclid, Ohio. Shelby is currently undeclared. 

Ryley Goulet '20, Student Intern Ryley is a third-year student from Parker, Colorado. Ryley is majoring in sociology. 

Andres Sobalvarro '20, Student Intern Andres is a third-year student from San Francisco, CA. Andres is currently undeclared.