Meet Our Team

Student Success Center Director

Claudia Sitlington
Claudia started at Moorpark College in July of 2019.  She has 16 years of experience working in higher education.  Her background is in enrollment management, student services, and academic advising.  Prior to working at Moorpark College she worked at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and CSU Channel Islands  She has a bachelor’s in Film and a Master’s in Education.  
Claudia Sitlington, Student Success Center Director

Student Success Coaches

Nazareth Bautista

Nazareth, a proud first-generation college student, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Channel Islands and a Master’s degree in Counseling from California Lutheran University. Prior to joining the Student Success Team at Moorpark College, Nazareth served in a joint position between Undergraduate Admission and a Title-III Hispanic-Serving Grant. She has also served in various other roles in Housing & Residential Education, Student Life, and New Student Orientation. Nazareth is committed on fostering the development and success of underrepresented students in higher education. She is passionate about connecting with students and focuses her work in holistic advising that centers, values, and appreciates the student experience.   

Nazareth Bautista, Student Success Coach
Noemi Rodriguez
Hi, my name is Noemi Rodriguez and I first joined Moorpark College back in 2020, working for the Financial Aid office. I am a first-generation college graduate and former community college student. My education started at Los Angeles Mission College where I then transfer to CSU Northridge and received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Central American Studies. I am proud to be half Guatemalan and half Mexican. Once I graduated, I completed 2 years of services under the AmeriCorps program, after which I chose to continued my education. I attended Woodbury University, where I received my Masters of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership and then later in my career, I attended Kansas State University where I obtained my Masters of Science degree in Academic Advising. Much of my career background has been associated with educational nonprofits in the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley areas where I worked with diverse groups of students and families.    
Noemi Rodriguez, CHESS, SYE Student Success Coach
Juan Sanchez

Juan Sanchez is a first-generation community college student who attended and graduated from Oxnard College. He later transferred and earned a B.A. in Sociology from CSU Fullerton and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Counseling degree. He has many years of experience working in academic and student support services. Juan is passionate about working with at-risk, marginalized, and disproportionately impacted student populations.  

Student Assistants

Valeria Alvarado

Major: Communications

Career Goal: Counseling 

Favorite Animal: Dog

Valeria Alvarado, Student Assistant
Yasmin Babary

Major: Psychology

Career Goal: Genetics Counselor

Hidden Superpower: Being able to adapt quickly

Yasmin Babary, Student Assistant
Manuela Garcia

Major: Nursing

Career Goal: Physician Assistant

Hidden Superpower: I am able to read an entire book in a day.

Jesus Rosales

Major: Music Technology

Career Goal: Music Producer

Favorite Animal: Axolotl

Krista Uchimiya

Major: Film

Career Goal: Film Production

Hidden superpower: I can climb and jump off cliffs or planes with no fear

Krista Uchimiya, Student Assistant