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Foster Youth/NextUp/Guardian Scholars Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee brings together dedicated representatives from the college and community partners to support the development and ongoing improvement of AHC Foster Youth programs serving Northern Santa Barbara County. The committee meets at least once a year to provide guidance, foster collaboration, and help ensure the programs meet the needs of students and the community.

Contact Information

Siboney Guardado
805-922-6966 ext. 3641
sguardado@hancockcollege.edu

Members

  • Shannon Bell, Family Care Network, Inc.
  • Trudy Bigelow, Housing Authority
  • Marie Bolin, Family Care Network, Inc.
  • Kim Colby Davis, CASA of Santa Barbara County
  • Serita Cox, iFoster
  • Sheryl Fitt, County of Santa Barbara DSS Child Welfare
  • Daniela Garcia, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
  • Siboney Guardado, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ
  • Amy Krueger, County of Santa Barbara Dept of Social Services
  • Steve Molina, Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
  • Joscelynn Murdock, Awakening Giantz
  • Jose Olvera, Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
  • Carissa Perales, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ
  • Diana Perez, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ
  • Shana Pompa, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley
  • Genevieve Siwabessy, Ed.D., ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ
  • Yvonne Teniente, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ
  • Jessica Thomas, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
  • Heidi Thompson, County of Santa Barbara Dept of Social Services
  • Julia Townsend, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ
  • Kiri Villa, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ

Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

  • : Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 5pm, Fine Arts Complex

 

Meeting Documents