Jenny Amaro, MPA

Jenny Amaro graduated from Roosevelt High School then went on to earn an Associate of Arts from Fresno City College. After receiving her Associate's she transferred to Fresno State where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and a minor in Psychology and later in life; she obtained her Master's Degree in Public Administration from Fresno State. She grew up within a poor, farm worker family with Spanish as her first language and was the first in her family to go to college and earn a degree. She has applied her knowledge and skills within education, social service, and workforce development fields to help our communities thrive.

In 2007, she began with Educational Opportunity Center to ensure equitable access to higher education for underrepresented adults to help them reach their educational goals. She became director of EOC in 2011 providing oversight of the program's delivery of high quality services. 

"Though life may have gotten in the way of going to college or getting a degree, don't let that stop you. It only takes desire and the first step because we are here to help you on your journey to reach your educational goals. Give us a call." - Jenny Amaro

Eli Garcia

Eli Garcia has been with the Educational Opportunity Center for 10 years. He grew up in Del Rey, California, just southeast of Fresno. At an early age he helped his family by working as a Farm Laborer, picking everything from chili peppers to tomatoes. He graduated from Sanger High School and with the advice of loved ones he realized college was not out of his reach. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Fresno State. He is a first-generation college graduate from a family of nine siblings.

"I feel privileged to have the opportunity to empower future college students to pursue their dreams and blessed to work with students in creating that pathway to success. TRIO IT WORKS." - Eli Garcia 

Jovanna Audelo 

Jovanna Audelo obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on elementary teaching credential from Fresno State. She has over 18 years of experience providing great customer service to the community of southeast Fresno.  She brings superior people and business skills to support the program's goals helping older and non-traditional individuals enter higher education. Her passion is to help others to enter college and provide assistance on their educational journeys.  Growing up and working in southeast Fresno, cultivated her passion for helping disadvantaged groups and her belief that an education can make a difference in people's lives, their future and especially for their children.