Meet Our Staff

Veronica Moreno

Over the past 20 years I have dedicated my career to the social services and education
field. My professional background includes extensive work in areas such as case
management, workforce development, education access and managing grant funded
programs. This career path has led me to assist and support many individuals, families,
and communities in need. Working with diverse populations, I have become very
familiar with providing resources and collaborating with other agencies to assist
students with successful outcomes. Throughout my career, I have developed and
sustained strong partnerships across public agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit
organizations, and community-based providers. I look forward to continuing this work
and making an even greater impact in the years to come as a Fresno State Central
California EOC Director.

Allyson Bautista

Allyson Bautista serves as the Educational Outreach Specialist for the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at Fresno State. A proud first-generation Mexican-American from Selma, California, she earned both her bachelor's degree in psychology and master’s degree in counseling from Fresno State. Allyson brings a strong background in student support services through her previous roles as a TRIO Peer Mentor and Resident Advisor. She is passionate about increasing access to higher education and is dedicated to guiding and empowering students from underrepresented communities as they navigate their educational pathways. 

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Angel Ernesto Barraza

Angel Ernesto Barraza currently serves as the Outreach Support Specialist for the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at Fresno State. A proud first-generation Mexican-American, Angel earned a bachelor’s degree in forensic behavioral sciences from Fresno State in 2024. This fall, Angel will begin pursuing a master’s degree in higher education administration and leadership. Angel gained experience in student support services as a program assistant for Fresno State Upward Bound Programs and as a student coordinator at Fresno State’s Cross Cultural and Gender Center. Angel is passionate about supporting first-generation students by providing resources and guidance to help them successfully navigate their college journey. 

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Eulyses Lopez

Eulyses Lopez currently serves as an Educational Outreach Specialist for the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at Fresno State. He is a Central Valley-born native from the small town of Corcoran, California. Eulyses is a first-generation college graduate and two-time alumnus of Fresno State, holding a Master’s in Student Affairs and College Counseling and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. He brings a strong background with over 4 years of experience working in higher education in areas such as providing holistic student-centered and programmatic support. Eulyses believes education catalyzes change and strives to support students from diverse backgrounds to be successful in their personal, academic, and career goals. 

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Karigan C. Wann

Karigan C. Wann (she/they) is a first-generation college graduate with an M.A. in Music with a focus on vocal performance. She has studied internationally and is a proud double alumnus of California State University, Fresno. In addition to her role at the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, Karigan teaches private voice lessons in her personal time. Outside of her work in music, she serves as our Administrative Assistant, having previously worked as a Student Program Assistant for nearly a year. During her time as a student, she gained outreach experience by working part-time as a Student Ambassador for Outreach and Special Programs. Karigan is committed to supporting underrepresented adults in accessing higher education and achieving their academic goals through her work with the program.