Get to know the people who are here to help you through the financial aid process.
Director of Financial Aid
Sheryl became the Director of Financial Aid in October of 2021. Sheryl is originally from Los Angeles and is a graduate of Occidental, having started her career in financial aid while working as a student assistant for Oxy’s Office of Financial Aid. After graduating, she continued to work for Oxy as...
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Yadira or "Yady," joined the team as the Associate Director of Financial Aid in March of 2024. With over 20 years of working in student services, she is committed to helping students and families as they navigate through their Oxy college experience. Yady is an Oxy alum, with a BA in Economics and...
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Debbie’s interest in student services was first sparked while working as a work-study student in the Office of Financial Aid at Mount St. Mary’s University (MSMU). She discovered that she enjoyed working with and helping students like herself. Having found her calling, she went on to hold positions...
Financial Aid Counselor
Maggie joined Oxy's Community and Financial Aid team in January 2024. She received her B.A. in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. As a first generation college graduate herself, Maggie empathizes with the financial challenges students face and is dedicated to guiding students...
Financial Aid Counselor
Alison first joined the Oxy Financial Aid team in 2019 as an student intern and went on to receive her B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Education from Occidental College. While at Oxy, she was highly involved in the vibrant student community, and is more than happy to share her experiences and know...
Financial Aid Coordinator
Melissa, or "Mel," joined Occidental College's Office of Financial Aid in April 2023. She is a Los Angeles native and graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in History. Though she is newer to the higher education field, she's committed to ensuring that all students have access to a college education. When...
Administrative Assistant
Nicole is an LA native and has worked in elementary and high school. She loves working in the education field and is thrilled to be part of the financial aid team, which helps fund students' dreams and futures. Especially so at Oxy, where we are proud to support first generation college students...