{"id":1494,"date":"2021-06-18T08:32:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T08:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/?page_id=1494"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:55:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:55:50","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/meet-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Program Staff<\/h2>\n<style><\/style><div class=\"staff-member-listing program-staff\"><div class=\"staff-member even clearfix last\">\r\n<div class=\"staff-member-row\">\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-image-container\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"staff-member-photo staff-member-image-responsive-wide\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2024\/08\/IMG_3380-rotated.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Janai Torres : \">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-info-wrap staff-member-info-container \">\r\n        <h3 class=\"staff-member-name\">Janai Torres<\/h3>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"staff-member-bio\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26604781 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26604781 BCX0\">I am a first-generation college student. I previously attended Mira Costa College and received an AA in Liberal Arts. I will graduate this Spring with a BA in Sociology. I plan to further my education at a graduate school in the future. I have a deep love for education and learning. I am passionate about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26604781 BCX0\">assisting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26604781 BCX0\"> students in their academic journeys and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. I have had amazing experiences throughout college, and I hope to provide the same experience for the students I interact with. In my free time I spend time with my family, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26604781 BCX0\">husband<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26604781 BCX0\"> and friends. I love going for walks by the beach, thrifting and trying out new coffee shops.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW26604781 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n        <hr>\r\n       <h4 class=\"contact-info\">Contact Information<\/h4>\r\n       <span class=\"member-email\"><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a class=\"staff-member-email\" href=\"mailto:&#106;&#116;&#111;&#114;re&#115;&#064;&#112;&#097;&#108;oma&#114;&#046;e&#100;&#117;\" title=\"Email Janai Torres\">j&#116;&#111;r&#114;&#101;&#115;&#064;&#112;a&#108;oma&#114;.&#101;&#100;&#117;<\/a><\/span>\r\n       <span class=\"member-phone\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2781<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <!-- Close staff-member --><\/div> <!-- Close staff-member-listing -->\n<h2>Counseling Staff<\/h2>\n<style><\/style><div class=\"staff-member-listing counseling-staff\"><div class=\"staff-member even clearfix\">\r\n<div class=\"staff-member-row\">\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-image-container\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"staff-member-photo staff-member-image-responsive-wide\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2021\/06\/100_0031-scaled-e1623990157491.jpg?fit=1825%2C1921&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Jamila Schmidt : Counselor\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-info-wrap staff-member-info-container \">\r\n        <h3 class=\"staff-member-name\">Jamila Schmidt<\/h3>\r\n        <h4 class=\"staff-member-position\">Counselor<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"staff-member-bio\"><p>I'm a community college transfer student. I started at the local community college where I grew up, moved and completed my requirements at Grossmont College. After many hiccups, I successfully transferred to SDSU where I received my BA in Sociology and MA in Education. I'm a first- generation college student which is why working with TRIO Student Support Services is my passion. I love working with students and helping them navigate their educational journey, and encouraging and supporting them through the trials that come along with pursuing higher education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n        <hr>\r\n       <h4 class=\"contact-info\">Contact Information<\/h4>\r\n       <span class=\"member-email\"><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a class=\"staff-member-email\" href=\"mailto:j&#115;c&#104;m&#105;&#100;t&#064;p&#097;&#108;&#111;m&#097;&#114;.ed&#117;\" title=\"Email Jamila Schmidt\">&#106;s&#099;hm&#105;d&#116;&#064;&#112;&#097;lo&#109;a&#114;.e&#100;u<\/a><\/span>\r\n       <span class=\"member-phone\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2761<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <!-- Close staff-member --><div class=\"staff-member odd clearfix last\">\r\n<div class=\"staff-member-row\">\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-image-container\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"staff-member-photo staff-member-image-responsive-wide\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2021\/06\/IMG_5660.png?fit=744%2C1009&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Isabella Feldman : Counselor\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-info-wrap staff-member-info-container \">\r\n        <h3 class=\"staff-member-name\">Isabella Feldman<\/h3>\r\n        <h4 class=\"staff-member-position\">Counselor<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"staff-member-bio\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217017856 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217017856 BCX8\">I am a previous Palomar College TRIO\/SSS student. I transferred to CSUSM, and then SDSU for graduate school. I understand the journey of being a community college student and then transitioning to higher education. It is not always easy, but with the right programs and guidance it can be done. Therefore, I love the TRIO\/SSS program; it works! We have helped numerous people accomplish their goals and become part of the program's family. I love everyone I work with, and could have not accomplished my own goals, without the help of TRIO\/SSS. On my free time, I love watching movies and love exploring different cultural foods. I welcome different cultures and traditions and have had students bring me authentic foods from their culture. I love staying educated on family traditions, and welcome new learning opportunities. I'm a huge animal lover and dogs are my favorite. I love the way a dog will bond to their owner and miss them when they are gone. I even welcome animals into my office. Anyone or any animal that comes into the TRIO\/SSS office, will become part of my work family!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n        <hr>\r\n       <h4 class=\"contact-info\">Contact Information<\/h4>\r\n       <span class=\"member-email\"><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a class=\"staff-member-email\" href=\"mailto:i&#102;&#101;&#108;&#100;&#109;&#097;&#110;&#064;&#112;&#097;&#108;&#111;&#109;&#097;r.e&#100;u\" title=\"Email Isabella Feldman\">&#105;&#102;eld&#109;a&#110;&#064;&#112;a&#108;&#111;&#109;a&#114;&#046;ed&#117;<\/a><\/span>\r\n       <span class=\"member-phone\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2761<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <!-- Close staff-member --><\/div> <!-- Close staff-member-listing -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Staff Counseling Staff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":402,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1494","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P6onjC-o6","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/402"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1494"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5284,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1494\/revisions\/5284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}