Aura is the Program Specialist for the PTA program and manages all of the behind-the-scenes aspects aside from teaching/curriculum. 

Her duties include monitoring the program budget, performing accounting/purchasing, organizing program events, facilitating meetings, conducting outreach/marketing efforts, interfacing with the public and colleagues, advising and onboarding new PTA students, and maintaining databases/files.

Aura interacts with students who are interested in our program, and staff who interact with the PTA program in M&O, Marketing, Nursing, Athletics, The Learning Center, STEM, Tutoring, Theatre, Fiscal, Counseling, and Admissions and Records. She collaborates most frequently with Marketing (outreach materials, marketing ads), Fiscal (requisitions, travel), Counseling (articulation transcript evaluation), and Admissions and Records (student onboarding). She also interacts with the two Deans who oversee the PTA program, other administrators and directors.

Aura interacts with students directly when they call her, or when a counselor calls with questions. She answers questions on topics such as transferable classes and the application process. She answers emails and phone calls from students promptly to decrease stress and make them feel cared for. Aura is always happy to help. She works with the directors and faculty to help find campus resources for students who need them.

Aura currently serves on the union and classified teams. She volunteers for hiring and other committees when time allows. She hosts a PTA table at campus events at all of the MC Centers as well as local high schools.