Joseph Coelho
Title: Computer laboratory instructional coordinator
Office: OTI, Building 3
Extension/e-mail: 5712/coelhojoseph@fhda.edu
Education: Certification of Completion in Microsoft Systems
Engineer Program, Institute for Business Performance, San Jose;
industry certifications in Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Last job: Systems/network engineering and administration
for Corporate Global Events, Ariba, Inc., Sunnyvale
Goals at De Anza: “To continue to grow the CompTechS
Program in volume, quality and scope; to provide quality, free computers
to students in need; and to provide quality, hands-on training in a
production environment for students pursuing technology careers.”
Looking forward to: “Continuing in the service of programs
that help students achieve their goals.”
Alberto Gamiochipi
Title: Operations coordinator, Food Service
Office: Campus Center
Extension: 8248
Education: Hospitality courses, Mission College
Last job: Kitchen manager, San Jose Family Center, San Jose
Goals at De Anza: “To be a part of a winning team and
to contribute my 17 years of experience in the food service industry
to a successful food operation at De Anza.”
Looking forward to: “Stability and a sense of direction
in my career and life.”
Michael Hegglund
Title: Program and publications coordinator
Office: Community Education/Short Courses Office, Forum 6b
Extension/e-mail: 8275/hegglundmichael@fhda.edu
Education: B.A., sociology, minors in English and linguistics,
UC Santa Barbara; M.A., education, and single subject teaching credential
in English, both at UC Santa Cruz
Last job: Director/owner, Accent on English Global Training,
Campbell
Goals at De Anza: “To provide innovative, engaging
programs and course offerings to meet the ever-changing needs and interests
of the surrounding campus community.”
Looking forward to: “Interacting with lots of new people,
attending lectures and seminars, and simply being in a college atmosphere
again.”
Jack Lynch
Title: General business instructor
Office: Building F5, Room 51r
Extension/e-mail: 8421/lynchjack@fhda.edu
Education: B.S., chemical engineering, University of Mississippi;
M.B.A., Harvard Business School
Last jobs: Part-time teaching at De Anza, Mission and West
Valley; Lynco Consulting, Saratoga; vice president, Impact Systems,
Inc., Los Gatos
Goals at De Anza: “Educate students in business fundamentals
and disciplines and also prepare them for responsible business positions
and/or transfer to universities. In addition, establish a pattern of
lifelong learning.”
Looking forward to: “Educating and motivating students,
working with business colleagues to strengthen De Anza’s
Business Department, improving course content, introducing new courses,
and assisting De Anza as a whole to continue to build upon its
great reputation.”
Gayle Mayekawa
Title: Director, Child Development Center
Office: CDC, Building 2
Extension/e-mail: 8881/Mayekawagayle@fhda.edu
Education: B.A., child development, Cal State Northridge;
M.A., special education, early intervention, Santa Clara University
(short of the dissertation)
Last job: Manager, early intervention program, Easter Seals
Bay Area, San Jose
Goals at De Anza: “Enhance existing services to address
the needs of the community and student population; and also enhance
service needs for all children, including children with disabilities.”
Looking forward to: “Working within a college system
that includes teaming together with professionals who have expertise
in working with both adults and young children.”
Julie Pesano
Title: English instructor
Office: Building E3, Room 32a
Extension/e-mail: 8653/jpesano@aol.com
Education: B.A., English, University of Florida; M.A., English
literature and teaching at two-year colleges, University of South Florida
Last job: Part-time English and ESL instructor at De Anza,
West Valley College and Language Pacifica
Goals at De Anza: “To serve and inspire students in
developmental classes and literature classes, to help build a writing
center across the curriculum, and to foster an equitable and inclusive
environment.”
Looking forward to: “Learning from an amazing group
of colleagues in my department, division and the campus.”
Caryn Plum
Title: Financial aid assistant
Office: Financial Aid Office, lower level, Campus Center
Extension/e-mail: 8226/plumcaryn@deanza.edu
Education: A.A, liberal arts, Orange Coast College; B.A.,
psychology and anthropology, Chico State University; M.S., counseling,
CSU Long Beach
Last job: Graduate student
Goals at De Anza: “Getting to know the campus community
and becoming more familiar with Northern California.”
Looking forward to: “Becoming a part of the strong
connection among faculty and staff, and also working with students.”
Mahmood Hasan
Title: Systems and network programmer, ETS
Office: Forum 5
Extension/e-mail: 8242/hasanmahmood@fhda.edu
Education: B.S., computer science, San Jose State University
Last job: Systems programmer, Oracle Corporation, Redwood
Shores in the Bay Area and Reading in Berkshire, United Kingdom
Goals at De Anza: “To help support and enhance the
district’s computer systems environment.”
Looking forward to: “Working and learning with the
district’s diverse student, faculty and staff population.”

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