Meet the DSPS Staff

Education:
Master of Arts, College Student Personnel/Higher Education- Bowling Green State University (2003)
Graduate Certificate, Women's Studies- Bowling Green State University (2003)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology- Miami University (2000)
Bachelor of Arts, Women's Studies- Miami University (2000)
Master of Social Work (MSW), Louisiana State University (2023)

Pending completion:
Graduate Certificate, Adults with Learning Disabilities, Sacramento State University

Services Provided:
Counseling for DSPS, Veteran Services, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and TRiO Transfer Services. In DSPS, I can work with you to establish eligibility in the program, certify the disability and complete the intake process. We will work together to create a plan of accommodation for your education setting at the community college. We will discuss internal and external strengths and barriers to you completing your educational goals and focus on your well-being while being a college student.

My Interests:
I am connected to the field of social work and provide professional training through UC Davis to Child Protective Service employees. I am also an investigator for the Tuolumne County Superior Court and make recommendations to the Court about guardianships of minors with family members and when a conservatorship should be established. I am the co-owner and President of a consulting business where I focus on providing services about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and I also provide consulting to agencies about organizational health and achieving goals. When I am not working, I enjoy travel, cooking vegetarian gluten free foods, and hiking.

Corrina Lindblöm, MA, EdS
Part-Time DSPS Counselor & Faculty Member
lindblomc@yosemite.edu

Education:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Psychology
Master of Arts (M.A.): Educational and Counseling Psychology
Education Specialist (Ed.S.): Educational Psychology

Services Provided:
Academic Counseling for Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS); General Counseling services provided during summer terms. In working with a DSPS counselor, students participate in an intake appointment that verifies their disability/disabilities and establishes eligibility for DSPS. If the student is determined to be eligible, their DSPS counselor works with them to develop an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) which ensures necessary supports are in place across all educational settings. In addition, students work with their DSPS counselor to develop an Education Plan which is individualized to allow for work, school, and life balance in achieving their educational goals, such as a certificate and/or Associate’s Degree.

My Interests:
With a deep passion for neurodiversity and trauma-informed practices, I am committed to fostering safe, accessible, and supportive environments. My professional focus includes supporting students navigating challenges related to neurodiversity and/or trauma, developing comprehensive services on campus and in the broader community, and facilitating trainings and workshops that promote awareness, understanding, and best practices.

Here at Columbia College, I am committed to ensuring students, staff, and faculty have the necessary supports to promote student success across all learning environments. I am dedicated to helping students achieve their educational and career goals through individualized planning and meaningful engagement.

Outside of my professional role, I enjoy adventure—whether camping, paddle boarding, backpacking, hiking, downhill skiing, or snowshoeing— I can typically be found somewhere along the coast or up in the mountains. I also have a love for live music and travel. I am honored to be a registered member of the Cherokee Nation.

Melissa Horcasitas
DSPS Program Specialist

Services Provided :
Program Coordination and Outreach, Records and Data Management, Program Compliance, and DSPS student Orientation.

Services Provided: Scheduling , DSPS Application appointments, HTC hands-on assistance, Tram scheduling, Test Proctoring.

Anneka Rogers Whitmer
Director of Special Programs
rogersa@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5145

Services Provided: Provides Departmental Administrative oversight- staffing, budget, and regulatory compliance; leadership of program policies and procedure implementation; resolutions to student needs regarding scope of department services (complaints).

Tonjya Montalvo
Short-Term Contact Program Assistant
montalvot@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5130

Ryan Johnson
Alternate Media Access Specialist
johnsonr@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5362

Meet the DSPS Staff

Meet the Staff

DSPS Staff & Faculty