Marco Benavides
Contact Information
K12 Enrollment Coach
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
School / Office / Department
Outreach and Strategic Partnerships
Personal Information
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Biography
Marco Madariaga Benavides’ story begins as an OC local empowering our local youth to get excited about college. Marco is a first-generation college student and the first of his family to earn an undergraduate degree, now setting the path for success for his family. A proud Capo Valley Cougar, he continued his education at Saddleback College and transferred to UC Santa Barbara. His most recent accomplishment was earning his Master of Arts in Psychology emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy/Professional Clinical Counseling. Marco thrives in providing assistance to our next generation of students looking to make Saddleback College a part of their educational journey.
Formal Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Chicano/a Studies/w a minor in Educational Cultural Development – UC Santa Barbara
- Masters of Arts in Psychology emphases on Marriage & Family Therapy/Professional Clinical Counseling
Certifications and Training
- Undocumented Ally Certified
- Customer Service Certified