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OUR TEAM

Debbie Wells

Debbie Wells

Executive Director

Debbie Wells, Executive Director of the Achievement Institute for STEM Scholars (AISS), brings a powerful blend of corporate expertise and nonprofit leadership to her role...

MS ITM. MBA. BA CIS

Elena Lopez

Elena Lopez

Program Manager

Working closely with the Executive Director, she helps design curriculum and evaluate scholars’ progress throughout the intensive two-year program.

BS Sociology, AISS Class of 2021

Liz Mendoza

Liz Mendoza

Executive Assistant

Outside of AISS, she continues her passion for wellness and community by working as a Wellness Coordinator at the Hydration Room and as a dance instructor at CSULB.

BSHA, AISS Class of 2019

Jonathan Fuentes

Jonathan Fuentes

Volunteer

TBD

Computer Engineering, AISS Class of 2021

Lama Ziq

Lama Ziq

Fund Development Manager

Fluent in five languages, she passionate about connecting cultures and communities through education.

MAIA

Salvador Rojas

Salvador Rojas

Lead Instructor

His leadership and problem-solving skills were shaped early on through his training as an Eagle Scout, while his strong communication and interpersonal abilities were honed during his time working in customer service...

BA History

Julissa Mendoza

Julissa Mendoza

Marketing Associate & Advisor

Julissa Mendoza is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at California State University, Fullerton, with plans to concentrate in General Management.

Business Admin, AISS Class of 2023

Melodi Morgan

Melodi Morgan

Marketing Intern

Melodi Morgan (she/her) is a class of 2021 AISS Alumni currently working towards her BA in Drama as a 4th year in the University of California Irvine! In the past 3 years she’s worked on various shows at UCI as a part of the cast and graphic design team. 

Drama, AISS Class of 2021

Karla Ramirez

Karla Ramirez

Marketing Manager

Karla is also the Marketing Manager for AISS, where she hopes to use her business and industry experience to support the growth of the program and empower the next generation of STEM leaders.

BSME, AISS Class of 2009

Omar Carino

Omar Carino

Instructor (Adv. Mathematics)

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sport Management at the University of San Francisco, Omar brings both academic and athletic leadership to his work.

BS Mathematics Ed., AISS Class of 2007

Nicole Pacheco

Nicole Pacheco

Marketing Intern & Advisor

Nicole is excited to apply her skills and enthusiasm to both her studies and her role in guiding fellow students.

Computer Science, AISS Class of 2023

Kyle Charbonnet

Kyle Charbonnet

Volunteer

TBD

BS Physics

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The Achievement Institute’s outcome-driven model is an intensive two-year program with the first year focused on STEM career awareness, and the second year concentrated on college readiness.

AISS Office

1505 E. 17th St, Ste 118

Santa Ana, CA 92705

P.O. Box 11744

Santa Ana, CA 92711

714-884-4113

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