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Dr. Whitten grew up in Tulare, Ca, and attended the College of the Sequoias Junior College. She earned a bachelor’s, master’s, and teaching credential from UC Irvine and an administrative Credential from CSU Long Beach. She also has a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and CBO certification from the University of Southern California. 

If you ever get stuck thinking about the future and say to yourself, “I know what to do, but in a much more real sense, I have no idea what to do,” GEARUP 4 LA is here for you! Your future begins today!

Alece Plasencia earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Cal State Northridge and a teaching credential from UCLA. She holds a master’s and education specialist degree in counseling and education from Point Loma Nazarene University.

“I love working with amazing students. They make me laugh and keep me young.”

Angela Corro – who holds a bachelor’s in health science and minor in Chicana/o Studies from Cal State Fullerton – is working toward a master’s in public administration from Cal State Dominguez Hills.

“I enjoy being able to help students who are just like me.”

Rayvin McCoy attended Los Angeles Unified schools, served as president of her class at Los Angeles High School, and attended Cal State L.A. She holds a criminal justice degree from the University of Phoenix. Currently working on her master’s degree at Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology.

“I’m inspired by Michelle Obama, who said ‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Nobody gets through college on their own.’ This is how I would like to serve the families of GEAR UP.”