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Welcome to the HOPE Program

The SRJC Health Occupation Preparation Education (HOPE) Program supports students exploring and pursuing healthcare careers through academic support, mentorship, career preparation, resources, and community.

Whether you are exploring healthcare, completing prerequisites, applying to a specialty program, preparing for transfer, or already enrolled in a healthcare program, HOPE can help you navigate your next step.

How HOPE Can Help

Connect with resources and support throughout your healthcare education.

Academic Support

Health sciences tutoring, study strategies, academic navigation, student success support, and study spaces.

Program Preparation

TEAS support, Nursing and specialty program applications, healthcare pathway exploration, and application workshops.

Career & Mentorship

Resume and interview preparation, healthcare panels, mentorship, career exploration, and workforce development.

Student Resources

Lending library, textbooks, TEAS materials, school supplies, scholarships, basic needs resources, and more.

Connect with HOPE

Visit Us Lindley Center for STEM Education
2nd Floor Landing

Additional HOPE Spaces

Study, connect with peers, access resources, or find a space that works for you.

Lark Hall Room 2088
Lindley Room 244
Baker Hall Room 1890
Baker Hall Room 1872

Meet the HOPE Team

Connect with our team for healthcare program navigation, resources, academic support, and student success.

Headshot of Arley Rodas Lara

Arley Rodas Lara

Program Coordinator

Headshot of Omar Paz Jr.

Omar Paz Jr.

Project Coordinator

Headshot of Liz Miranda Cuevas

Liz Miranda Cuevas

Project Coordinator

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Sophie Gittleman

Student Success Specialist

Lucia Cayllahua Acuña

Lucia Cayllahua Acuña

Student Success Specialist

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Cindy Molina

Student Success Specialist

Juan Martinez Vega

Juan Martinez Vega

Student Success Specialist & Tutor

HOPE Tutoring

Build confidence, strengthen course knowledge, and develop effective study strategies with HOPE tutors.

Annette Martinez Villegas

Annette Martinez Villegas

Anatomy 1 

Juan Martinez Vega

Juan Martinez Vega

Anatomy 1 & Anatomy 58 

Patrick Pring

Patrick Pring

Nursing A 

Lusia Rodriguez

Lusia Rodriguez

Nursing B 

Tutoring subjects, schedules, and availability may vary throughout the semester. Contact HOPE for the current tutoring schedule. 

HOPE Front Desk Team

Our front desk team helps welcome students, answer general questions, and connect students with HOPE resources and staff.

Front Desk Team

Yadi Jimenez  •  Emma Byrnes  •  Elle Rudolph Skinner  •  Yahaira Hernandez

Not Sure Where to Start?

Email hopecenter@santarosa.edu and our team can help connect you with the right resources and support.