About Us

​About Us

Mission:
Expand access to higher education oppor​tunities for underserved populations in the Phoenix community by offering free, comprehensive college planning services.

Vision:
Achieve postsecondary educational success for all prospective college students in Phoenix.

Our History: 
Since College D​​epot's inception in 2009, over 61,000 students have been provided services via outreach, one-on-one appointments, workshops, resources, and referrals. ​In 2014, College Depot created ReEngage Phoenix to connect adults and youth who have not completed high school with opportunities to continue their education through GED programs, alternative high schools or online high school programs. ​​

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Ms. Judy Reno
Director

Ms. Elenia Sotelo
Assistant Director​

Mr. Robert Olmos
College Access Advisor

Mr. Kristopher Seydel
College Access Advisor

Ms. Narda Aldaco
College Access Advisor​

Ms. Abigail Martinez Lo​​​pez
College Access Assistant​​​

Ms. Jamie Pearson​
College Access Assistant

Ms. Lorena Mejia
College Access Assistant

Ms. Kelsey Smith
College Access Assistant

Ms. Diana Mateer
Americorps-Financial Aid Specialist
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Advisory Committee:

The College Depot Advisory committee is dedicated to supporting College Depot in helping more low-income Phoenix youth make college a reality in their lives.

Ms. Teena Olszewski
Committee Co-Chair
Arizona GEAR UP at NAU​

Ms. Althe Allen
Phoenix Union High School District

Ms. Rebecca Bolnick
Arizona Department of Education​

Ms. Martha Chambers
Phoenix Union High School District

Ms. Clarin Collins
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Ms. Anika Olsen
Northern Arizona University

Ms. April Osborn
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education​

Mr. Ray Ostos
Maricopa Community Colleges​

Ms. Grace Smith
Arizona Community Foundation

Ms. Cindi Tercero
Phoenix Union High School District

Mr. Tim Valencia
City of Phoenix - Youth and Education

Ms. Emily Weaver​
The University of Arizona​