OMAR ORNELAS
Vice President of Programs
Omar Ornelas
Vice President of Programs
omar@stocktonscholars.org
Omar Ornelas is the Associate Director of Stockton Service Corps. As an AmeriCorps Alumni, he believes deeply in the power of service and volunteerism. Omar has over 7 years of experience in the nonprofit and AmeriCorps world and is excited to support the work being done by the Stockton community. In his freetime, he supports the Alternatives to Violence Project in Stockton and the surrounding communities.
Sylvia Gillies
Associate Director of Post Secondary Access & Completion
Sylvia Gillies, M.Ed, was born and raised in California, Sylvia has spent most of her adult life advocating for Educational Equity & Social Justice for urban youth in various communities.
Sylvia Gillies
Associate Director of Post Secondary Access & Completion
sylvia@stocktonscholars.org
Sylvia Gillies, M.Ed, was born and raised in California, Sylvia has spent most of her adult life advocating for Educational Equity & Social Justice for urban youth in various communities.
Dayaneira Jerez
Scholarship Operations Manager
dayaneira@stocktonscholars.org
Dayaneira Jerez is a first-gen student who calls the Bay Area home. She graduated from Chico State University with a Business Administration Marketing degree and Seufferlein Sales certification. Post-graduation she interned as a Product Manager at Tri Counties Bank and then moved to Roseville, CA to work as a Technical Recruiter with a specialization in the Software Engineering space. In her free time she is likely purchasing new plants, playing golf or discovering something new. She’s excited to share her experiences and add value to the Stockton Community.
Dayaneira Jerez
Scholarship Operations Manager
Dayaneira Jerez is a first-gen student who calls the Bay Area home. She graduated from Chico State University with a Business Administration Marketing degree and Seufferlein Sales certification. Post-graduation she interned as a Product Manager at Tri Counties Bank and then moved to Roseville, CA to work as a Technical Recruiter with a specialization in the Software Engineering space. In her free time she is likely purchasing new plants, playing golf or discovering something new. She’s excited to share her experiences and add value to the Stockton Community.
KATHY TRAN
College Access & Recruitment Manager
A little about me is that I was raised in Stockton and graduated Edison High School in the class of 2020. I went on to pursue my bachelors at UC Santa Barbara and graduated in the year 2024. I was a previous Stockton Scholar during my time in college at UC Santa Barbara and a College Ambassador during my 3rd and 4th year. I am excited to continue my journey with advocacy for higher education post-grad.
KATHY TRAN
College Access & Recruitment Manager
Kathy was raised in Stockton and graduated Edison High School in the class of 2020. I went on to pursue my bachelors at UC Santa Barbara and graduated in the year 2024. I was a previous Stockton Scholar during my time in college at UC Santa Barbara and a College Ambassador during my 3rd and 4th year. I am excited to continue my journey with advocacy for higher education post-grad.
Brittany Vang
Scholarship Operations Analyst Brittany@stocktonscholars.org
Brittany was born and raised in Stockton, CA, and is a first-generation college graduate from UC Davis with a Community & Regional Development major and a minor in Geographic Studies. Her academic and professional career has focused on researching neighborhood-level inequalities and leveraging data-driven planning and decision-making to drive positive change. As a Stockton Scholars Alumna, She is passionate about higher education and community service.
Scott Poulos
Student Engagement and Persistence Manager
scott@stocktonscholars.org
Scott is originally from Illinois and has lived in California for 8 years now. I’m a proud Girl Dad, as my wife and I have two amazing daughters and reside here in Stockton. As a family, we enjoy traveling and eating at new restaurants. I am an avid sports fan who cheers for the SF Giants, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia 76ers.
Brittany Vang
Scholarship Operations Analyst
Brittany was born and raised in Stockton, CA, and is a first-generation college graduate from UC Davis with a Community & Regional Development major and a minor in Geographic Studies. Her academic and professional career has focused on researching neighborhood-level inequalities and leveraging data-driven planning and decision-making to drive positive change. As a Stockton Scholars Alumna, She is passionate about higher education and community service.
Scott Poulos
Student Engagement and Persistence Manager
Scott is originally from Illinois and has lived in California for 8 years now. I’m a proud Girl Dad, as my wife and I have two amazing daughters and reside here in Stockton. As a family, we enjoy traveling and eating at new restaurants. I am an avid sports fan who cheers for the SF Giants, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia 76ers.
