Meet & Contact the TRIO SSS Staff
Veronica Guadarrama, TRIO Student Support Services Director
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Veronica Guadarrama, MHED, holds a Master’s Degree in Higher Education from the University of Arizona, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Washington University. She has been with TRIO SSS for four years and at Big Bend for five. Veronica is also a former participant of three TRIO programs: the McNair Scholars Program, TRIO Student Support Services, and Upward Bound. She loves working with TRIO students! Her areas of expertise include: Program development, management, and student development.
Fun facts: Veronica has a daughter and two goldendoodles that she loves and enjoys binging watching shows.
You can schedule an appointment directly onto Veronica’s calendar through Starfish. Your login is your BigBend username WITHOUT @bigbend.edu and password. You can also contact Veronica at veronicag@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2039.
Astrid Chen, TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor
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Astrid Chen, BA, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, MSW, from Grand Canyon University. Astrid is also a former participant in the TRIO Upward Bound at BBCC! Her areas of expertise include: academic advising, transfer support, financial aid and scholarship assistance.
You can schedule an appointment directly onto Astrid’s calendar through Starfish. Your login is your BigBend username WITHOUT @bigbend.edu and password. You can also contact Astrid at astridc@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2042.
Jasmine Evangelista-Martinez, TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor
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Jasmine Evangelista-Martinez, BS, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Central Washington University. Jasmine is an alumnus of BBCC, as well as a former participant of the TRIO-Student Support Service and Upward Bound Programs. Her area of expertise include: academic advising, transfer support, financial aid and scholarship assistance.
You can schedule an appointment directly onto Jasmine’s calendar through Starfish. Your login is your BigBend username WITHOUT @bigbend.edu and password. You can also contact Jasmine at jasminee@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2041.
Phillip Christian, TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor
Phillip Christian, BA, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Central Washington University and a Masters in Science of Psychology from Cappella University. He is also an alumnus of BBCC.
Phillip says, “As a first-generation college student and a former participant in both TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO SSS programs, I bring a personal understanding of the challenges and opportunities our students face. My background includes advising high school students through the GEAR UP Program, serving as a college ambassador at EWU, and acting as a student ambassador with TRIO Upward Bound during high school.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring nature, trying out new restaurants, and spending quality time with my German Shepherd, Charlie. I look forward to working with all of you and learning more about each of you. Please feel free to connect with me anytime!”
You can schedule an appointment directly onto Phillip’s calendar through Starfish. Your login is your BigBend username WITHOUT @bigbend.edu and password. You can also contact Jasmine at phillipc@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2082.
Taylor Mather, TRIO Student Support Services STEM Academic Advisor
Hello, I am Taylor Mather and I am the Academic Advisor for the TRIO SSS STEM Program. I was born and raised in Moses Lake, Washington, graduating from Moses Lake High School before going off to WSU to earn my B.S. in Biology. In 2016, I received my M.S. in Counseling and Student Development from Kansas State University. I have a passion for Academic Advising and providing individualized advising to the students I work with. I am kept busy outside of the office with my 2 dogs and a new baby! I am able to meet with you in-person, via Zoom, or by phone. Please drop by my office in the 1400 building (room 1431), I look forward to working with you!
You can schedule an appointment directly onto Taylor’s calendar through Starfish. Your login is your BigBend username WITHOUT @bigbend.edu and password. You can also contact Liz at taylorm@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2038.
Cheryl Brischle, TRIO Student Support Services Program Assistant
Cheryl Brischle, AAS, AA&S, is also an alumnus of BBCC, holding an Associate of Applied Science in BIM and Associate of Arts and Science DTA. Her areas of expertise include: textbook loan, assisting students with general questions, participant application process, file management, and monitoring the TRIO SSS Lab.
Cheryl can be contacted at cherylb@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2040.