The Study Smart Tutors Team

The Study Smart Tutors team is comprised of passionate educators dedicated to the communities we serve.  Our team is comprised of TRIO and GEAR UP alumni, first-generation professionals, and experts in college access and retention.

Alysha Cordova

Lead Partnership Coordinator

First-Generation Professional

Ashley Schmerbeck

Educator Success Manager

First-Generation Professional

Ayla Derrick

Curriculum Assistant

Brenda Camarillo

Academic Services Associate

FIRST-GENERATION PROFESSIONAL

Brenna Neri

Administrative Associate

Casey Weld

Partnership Manager

Daisy Manansala

Partnership Coordinator

First-Generation Professional

Dr. Hulya Odabas

Vice President of Education

First-Generation Professional

Elise Dunaway

Partnership Manager

Fabiola Tucux

Partnership Manager

First-Generation Professional

Fernanda Arellano

Marketing Associate

Gabrielle Kesterson

Administrative Coordinator

Halle Popok

Recruiting Manager

Heath Alexander

Sr. Director of Grants and Program Evaluation

TRIO Alumni

Jack Friedman

Founder

Jacqueline Popok

Sr. Director of Human Resources

James Diaz

Accounting Manager

Jonathan Lego

Director of Curriculum

Jordan Vargas

Director of Education

Kristian Markus

Associate Director of Educational Technology

First-Generation Professional

Laura Orozco

Sr. Director of Partnerships

TRIO Alumni

Madison Raaf

Partnership Coordinator

Peter Petroff

Associate Director Of Education

Ryan Goldsher

Educational Support Associate

Tugba Adanur

Curriculum and Assessment Manager

Viviana Galvez

Recruiting Coordinator