Mission & Vision

The Bay Area College Success Network (CSN) brings together San Francisco Bay Area organizations and institutions that work to broaden college access and success for underserved student populations, especially low-income and aspiring first-generation college students.

Established as the College Bound Network in 2004, the CSN aims to help members:

  • Share information on best practices and innovative approaches to providing services to our target populations

  • Engage in substantive dialogue around regional, state, and federal policy issues that impact the work of member organizations to lay the groundwork for collaborative activities that may include advocacy, public awareness, and legislative lobbying.

  • Work collaboratively on projects that enhance our shared programmatic goals

Steering Committee

 
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Eric Guico: Events Committee Lead

Hello everyone. Eric Bernardo Guico here, he/him/his pronouns. I am the proud son of immigrants from the Philippines and a first gen college graduate. I’m grateful for my work at First Graduate since I get to work with a passionate, fun team supporting inspiring young people that keep me young and hopeful. 

The CSN was a great launching point for my career when I was a young professional and I’m happy to give back to this network. When I’m not working I enjoy martial arts, going for walks in parks, playing video games, and spending time with my wife and friends.

 
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Ana Isabel Perez: Co-Chair & Pod Committee Co-Lead

Ana Isabel is the Program Manager of Central and Southern Marin at 10,000 Degrees. Her educational background is in Sociology & Chicana/o Studies from UC Davis, and her Master's degree in Chicana/o Studies has prepared her to address and dismantle educational inequities in underrepresented communities. As a first-generation college graduate and a working professional, she is deeply passionate about supporting students and ensuring equitable access to education. Additionally, she has a background in immigration law that has allowed her to utilize those skills to support and empower the undocumented community both within and outside of educational settings. 

Ana Isabel enjoys spending her free time doing her makeup, staying up-to-date with new series, and spending quality time with her dog, loved ones, and close friends.

Ana Isabel has been part of the CSN Steering Committee since 2021 and is currently serving as the CSN Co-Chair alongside Jaime. She is thrilled to continue building connections with professionals in the field of college access and success in the Bay Area.

Kaitlyn Endo: Pod Committee Co-Lead

Kaitlyn (she/her) is the Career Development Manager at Making Waves Education Foundation as a part of the Early Career & Alumni Team. Kaitlyn was born and raised in the Bay Area and attended college at the University of Oregon. She has experience working with a variety of communities, carrying out a wide range of nonprofit programming and direct services. Over the last 5+ years, she has been dedicated to career services in the college access and success space, working with low-income, first generation college students and new grads. She comes with experience in career related curriculum development, career workshops, community engagement, program and project management, alumni and volunteer relations, and more. Her work is grounded in equity and social justice, and the belief in the transformative power of education. Kaitlyn is passionate about education accessibility and feels privileged to work on behalf of and in partnership with Bay Area students, carrying out mission driven work. In her free time she enjoys cooking and baking, hiking, and watching local sports. Kaitlyn is excited to create opportunities to build community with folks in education as a part of the CSN steering committee.

 

Jamie So: Co-Chair & Communications Committee Co-Lead

Hi, I’m Jamie (he/him) and I’m an Associate Manager at Oakland Promise’s College Completion Team. I was born and raised in Oakland CA. My family survived the Cambodian genocide and fled to the US as refugees where I had the privilege to pursue and become the first college graduate in our family. I’ve been involved in the Non-Profit and College Access and Success space in Oakland for 5+ years. I started my earlier years as a Youth Organizer and a Personal Training. Health Coach. When I’m not supporting students to get through college I’m walking my German Shepard, lifting weights, doing Muay Thai, jogging, and hiking with my cat. I love food festivals, music festivals, and trying different breweries.

The CSN gave me the opportunity to develop my self-confidence earlier in my career and has connected me to wonderful people who care for the future of society. I’m excited to continue helping others develop in their career and meet other like minded people in our small community.

 

Morgan Stanback: Treasurer & Communications Committee Co-Lead

Morgan (any pronouns) is a multilingual youth development professional with over a decade of experience supporting low-income BIPOC communities. He is passionate about making sure that people have the resources that they need to thrive despite systemic barriers. After spending most of her life in California, Morgan headed to McDaniel College in Maryland where she received her Bachelor’s in Spanish. They then proceeded to do a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship in Panama. In their free time, you can find Morgan binge-watching dramas, reading BIPOC speculative fiction, and learning languages. Morgan has been a member of the Bay Area College Success Network since June 2023, and he joined in order to meet other professionals doing college success work as well as learn some new skills.