Highlighting the amazing Administration, Faculty, Classified Professionals, and Students that make up our pirate family.
This month's highlights include:
Angel Ayala (student), Pedro Alejandro Castellon(classified),Jeffery Alexander Jr. (administrator), Kyle McIntosh(faculty)
Name: Angel Ayala
Role at VC:Student, Financial aid peer advisor, ASVC Director of Community Relations
Major: Psychology
Years at VC: 3
Family life: super family-oriented, love to hang out with my family
Hobbies: hanging out with friends and family, listening to music, and gaming
Favorite food: tacos and seafood boil
Favorite movie: No Manches Frida
Favorite Song: Se Amerita- Junior H
Something Unique about you: Interior design
Name: Pedro Alejandro Castellon
Role: Student Success and Support Specialist II
Years at VC: 3 Weeks
Family: Girlfriend and our two dogs (Yoshi & Melvin)
Hobbies: Anime, dancing, gaming, soccer & chess
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite Movie: Your Name (君の名は)
Favorite Song: Somewhere Only We Know by Keane
Something unique or interesting about you: I used to teach breakdancing to numerous students at various skill levels.
Name:Jeffery Alexander Jr.
Role:Dean of Student Life
Years at VC:Started in Spring 2024
Family:Married with 2 daughters ages 4 & 2
Hobbies:Playing video games, drawing
Favorite food:Enjoy all foods so don’t hesitate to recommend something
Favorite Movie:My Cousin Vinny
Favorite Song:Her Heart by Anthony Hamilton
Something unique or interesting about you:I love aquariums. Whenever I visit a new state and/or city, I search for an aquarium. I have been to 11 different aquariums.
Name:Kyle McIntosh
Role:Accounting Instructor
Years at VC:Started in Spring 2024
Family:Melissa (wife); two kids - Duncan (16) and Kate (13); one dog – Poppy (friendly, but not-so-smart golden doodle)
Hobbies:Swimming, coaching youth track and cross country in Newbury Park
Favorite food:Fish tacos (from Los Arcos in Port Hueneme)
Favorite Movie:Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
FavoriteSongAlbum:Pearl Jam Vs. (have seen 20 Pearl Jam shows)
Something unique or interesting about you: Iworked for 23 years in Corporate Finance/Accounting prior to shifting to teaching in Fall 2020. As part of these 23 years, I worked the last 11+ years for Amgen. Before that, I worked 4 years for Patagonia. I keep my financial mind sharp by working as a Consulting CFO for a small biotech in Westlake Village. I also use my financial skills to support two non-profit organizations.