High School College Advisors

Victoria Castro-Corral (Hablo Español)
Supervisor - High School College Advisors
Email: [email protected]
Location: Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Pecos Campus)

Victoria is a Phoenix native and advocate for Early College programs. Her passion for higher education was sparked in 6th grade when she began earning college credits. She holds a Master of Arts in Social Justice and Human Rights from Arizona State University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education Sciences at the University of Kentucky. Committed to the transformative power of representation, Victoria is dedicated to promoting equity, access, and inclusion in education, striving to create a lasting and meaningful impact on her community.

Krysten Marshall 
Email: [email protected]
Location: Basha High School, Perry High School

Krysten started her education at Chandler-Gilbert Community College before transferring to Arizona State University to earn her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is passionate about accessible and inclusive higher education for all who wish to learn. She looks forward to meeting with her students and facilitating their route to success.

Yocelyn Gomez-Garcia "Yozzy" (Hablo Español)
Email: [email protected]
Location: Chandler High School, Hamilton High School

Originally from Compton, California. Yozzy is fluent in Spanish and received her Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) from California State University Humboldt. She has more than a decade of higher education experience assisting students from diverse academic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Her focus is on helping students develop the successful strategies needed to become lifelong learners and enhance their scholarly and professional growth.

Sandra Martinez (Hablo Español)
Email: [email protected]
Location: Gilbert High School, Mesquite High School

Originally from California, Sandra is fluent in Spanish and a graduate of San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Her degree has given her the opportunity to give back to the community by being of service. She considers the ability to connect high school students to their college path the most rewarding aspect of her career.

Mel Lopez (Hablo Español)
Email: [email protected]
Location: Campo Verde High School, Desert Ridge High School

Mel Lopez (she/her/ella) is an Oregon native and a proud first-generation Latina with over 15 years of experience in higher education. Mel’s passion for helping students shines through her work in advising and counseling, where she’s dedicated herself to supporting first-generation, low-income, and underserved students. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and a master’s degree in College Student Services Administration, both from Oregon State University. Mel is committed to helping students discover their passions, guiding them toward success, and cheering them on as they reach their goals and dreams.

Amber Thackeray, Ed.D.
Email: [email protected]
Location: Higley High School, Williams Field High School

Amber started her educational journey at a small community college in Utah and has since earned a BA in Philosophy, a Master's in Management at Arizona State University, and a Doctorate of Education at Pepperdine University. She has worked as an academic advisor at three major universities. Her strong belief in the transformative power of education motivates her to connect with students.

Gabriella Mesa
Email: [email protected]
Location: Eastmark High School, Queen Creek High School

Gabriella is a third-generation Arizona native, born and raised in the East Valley. She attended Chandler-Gilbert Community College for dual enrollment and then Northern Arizona University, where she earned a B.S. in Elementary Education. She taught third and fifth grade in Chandler, fostering a passion for public education. She is excited to support high school students in reaching their personal and professional goals through higher education.