Bill Fu
Title: CACT and operations coordinator
Office: Staff House, Room 2
Extension: 8491
Education: B.S., electrical engineering, UCLA; M.B.A. specializing
in marketing management, Santa Clara University
Last job: Director of sales and marketing, RAE Systems, Sunnyvale
Goals at De Anza: “Coordinate critical trainings for
local manufacturing businesses to increase their competitiveness in
the global market. Also, communicate industry’s training needs
to the college.”
Looking forward to: “Working with great people and
working in a diverse environment.”
Alma Garcia
Title: Outreach assistant, Financial Aid Satellite Office
Office: Lobby of Administration Building
Extension: 5370
Education: B.A., social science; M.A., counseling education,
both at San Jose State University
Last job: Assistant to director, Secondary Education—Intern
Grant Program, SJSU
Goals at De Anza: “To learn as much information as
possible about De Anza and financial aid so that I can be a good resource
for students and the community. In addition, I’d like to know
my new colleagues and gain more professional growth.”
Looking forward to: “Starting off the winter quarter
in the new Financial Aid Office and assisting current and prospective
students.”
Rick Maynard
Title: Instructor, automotive powertrain, Auto Technology
Department
Office: Building E1, Room 14c
Extension: 8704
Education: A.A., general education, Chabot College
Last job: Instructor, Technical Training Center at Daimler
Chrysler Corp., Pleasanton; also part-time auto technology instructor
for four years, De Anza
Goals at De Anza: “To further improve on an already
outstanding program.”
Looking forward to: “The challenge of motivating De
Anza students and the chance to pass on all that I’ve learned
in my subject area.”
Kathy Meierotto
Title: Administrative assistant, Allied Health and Nursing
Programs
Office: Building S9, Room 91i
Phone: 5618
Education: A.S., dental hygiene, Cabrillo College; B.S.,
animal science, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Last job: Division administrative assistant, Biological and
Health Sciences
Goals at De Anza: “After a year away from De Anza pursuing
a degree in dental hygiene, I’m happy to return with a better
understanding of the student side of vocational education. I hope to
reestablish old friendships on campus.”
Looking forward to: “Working again with my De Anza
family. I also look forward to working with students who are trying
to achieve their vocational goals.”
Lan Trinh
Title: Outreach assistant, Financial Aid Office
Office: Campus Center, lower level
Extension: 5562
Education: A.S., computer programming, City College of San
Francisco
Last job: Administrative assistant, College Readiness, De
Anza
Goals at De Anza: “Learn more about financial aid from
my manager and colleagues, do well in my new job, use my tri-lingual
ability to help minority/international students, and encourage students
to apply for financial aid in order for them to focus on their studies.”
Looking forward to: “Being able to work at De Anza
until retirement, getting to know more students/staff/faculty, and being
a proud member of the Financial Aid team and the De Anza staff.”
Nina Van
Title: Outreach assistant, Financial Aid Satellite Office
Office: Lobby of Administration Building
Phone: 5431
Education: B.A., business; M.A., education and counseling,
both at San Jose State University
Last job: GEAR UP counselor, Abraham Lincoln High School,
San Jose
Goals at De Anza: “To utilize my professional skills
and knowledge effectively and efficiently. I want to join in and have
a good connection with classified staff and faculty to bring De Anza
to its highest level of success.”
Looking forward to: “Working with everyone in the De
Anza community. I also hope that there will be no more budget cuts!”
John Walton
Title: Instructor, automotive engine performance, Auto Technology
Department
Office: Building E1, Room 14d
Phone: 8508
Education: A.A., automotive technology, Cosumnes River College,
Sacramento; Ford master technician; master technician, Automotive Service
Excellence; certified training instructor, Bureau of Automotive Repair
Last job: Software development, Snap On Diagnostics, San
Jose; also part-time auto technology instructor for 10 years, De Anza
Goals at De Anza: “To provide the students with the
best educational experience possible and to keep current with the latest
automotive technology.”
Looking forward to: “Helping students achieve their
goals and discover new possibilities, working with new students and
the college staff, and learning about other departments and opportunities
at De Anza.”
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