Admissions

Admissions Meet the Staff

Meet the Staff

Recruiters

	Lourdes Esparza Admissions Outreach Advisor lourdes.esparza@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7449Education: A.A., El Camino College B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills What makes OCCC a great place: Lourdes's Region and Schools Region 1 NW: ASTEC High School Classen SAS El Reno Emerson North John Marshall Northwest Classen Oklahoma Comm. Christian School Putnam Academy Putnam City Putnam City North Putnam City West Piedmont Yukon Deer Creek
	Xavier Jackson Admissions Outreach Advisor xavier.s.jackson@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7515Education: B.A., University of Central OklahomaWhat I love about working at OCCC: OCCC’s greatest asset is the diversity of it students, faculty, and staff. The collaboration of peoples from many different backgrounds adds to the educational climate here. Xaiver's Region and Schools Region 2 NE: Edmond Memorial High School Edmond North High School Edmond Santa Fe High School Guthrie Senior High School Harrah High School Jones High School Bishop McGuinness High School Classen SAS Crooked Oak High School Millwood High School Northeast Academy Star Spencer High School Dove Science Academy Harding Charter Harding Fine Arts Academy Epic Charter School Choctaw High School Luther High School
	Arely Vera Admissions Outreach Advisor arely.g.vera@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7609Education: A.S., OCCC B.A., University of Oklahoma M.Ed., Southeastern Oklahoma State University What makes OCCC a great place: OCCC’s greatest virtue is the generational representation that consists of individuals from different ages, backgrounds, and languages.Arely's Region 3 SW: Blanchard Bridge Creek Capitol Hill Douglass Emerson South Mount St. Mary Mustang Western Heights Westmoore U.S Grant Yukon Tuttle
	Royce Liston Coordinator of Recruitment rliston@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7516Education: M.A., University of Oklahoma B.A., University of Oklahoma A.A., Oklahoma City Community College A.A., Oklahoma City Community CollegeWhat I loved about being a student at OCCC: When I was a student at OCCC, I most enjoyed being myself. The student body at OCCC has students from different backgrounds which creates an environment that encourages interaction and a healthy exchange of ideas. Royce's Region and Schools Region 4 SE: Community Christian (Norman) Little Axe Mid-Del Schools Moore Noble Norman Norman North Purcell Santa Fe South Shawnee Southeast Southmoore Shawnee Washington
Admissions Officers
	Christopher Billing Admissions Specialist christopher.c.billing@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7514Education: B.F.A., University of OklahomaWhat makes OCCC a great place: OCCC cares about its students, faculty, and staff.

	Benjamin Thomas Admissions Specialist benjamin.j.thomas@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7378Education: M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma B.A., University of OklahomaWhat makes OCCC a great place: OCCC has an atmosphere that inspires excellence in academics while serving a diverse community.
	Admissions Specialist Office Phone 405.682.7530 Education: What makes OCCC a great place:
Assistants

	Octa Gillen Admissions Intake Assistant octa.m.gillen@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7518What makes OCCC a great place: The positive environment, staff and faculty, objectives and the students we serve!
	Becky Kraetzer Admissions Intake Assistant rebecca.a.kraetzer@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7654 Education: A.S., OCCCWhat makes OCCC a great place: I enjoy the atmosphere and feeling like I am a part of something larger that is making a difference. I also like that my job challenges me every day in different ways.
	Julie Slate Admissions Intake Assistant julie.r.slate@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682-1611 ext.7683What makes OCCC a great place: I feel OCCC is extremely welcoming to all. I enjoy being around the staff and students as well.
Leadership
	Michael Hoggatt Director of Recruitment & Admissions michael.d.hoggatt@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7743Education: M.H.R, University of Oklahoma B.A., University of OklahomaWhat makes OCCC a great place: The people; everyone who works here is very warm and helpful.
	Alexa Mashlan Assistant Director of Admission-Development & Outreach amashlan@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7721Education: M.A., California State University, Long Beach B.A., California State University, Long Beach A.A., El Camino College A.S., El Camino CollegeWhat I love about working at OCCC: I love working with students who are the first generation in their families to attend college.
	Jana Wade, DSO Coordinator of Community & Campus Recruitment Events jana.l.wade@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.1611 ext. 7725Education: B.A., University of Central OklahomaTips on making the admissions process easier: Admission can be an easy process if you are prepared. Make sure you fill out the application completely and accurately so that we can best assist you.
	Royce Liston Coordinator of Recruitment rliston@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7516Education: B.A., University of Oklahoma A.A., Oklahoma City Community College A.A., Oklahoma City Community CollegeWhat I loved about being a student at OCCC: When I was a student at OCCC, I most enjoyed being myself. The student body at OCCC has students from different backgrounds which creates an environment that encourages interaction and a healthy exchange of ideas.
International Admissions
	Spencer Hui-min Ryan Director of International Recruitment and Admissions sryan@occc.edu Office Phone :405.682.7538Education: M.Ed., Oklahoma City University B.A., Tamkang UniversityWhat makes OCCC a great place: International students enrich the campus diversity with their cultural heritages. OCCC welcomes them with respect and makes them feel at home.
	Tennent Emmons Coordinator of International Student Services tennentw.w.emmons@occc.edu Office Phone: 405.682.7884Education: B.S., University of Nebraska – Lincoln A.A.S., Oklahoma State University – OKC What I love about working at OCCC: OCCC has a caring staff and faculty body for students to succeed. Having previously worked at OCCC, I am returning to the International Student Service office and working with the international student to acclimatize to the US higher education learning system and also, Oklahoma City. I hope the student will become successful in their education endeavors and have a positive experience while at OCCC.