EMPOWER Staff
Cyndie Campi Bray
What I do best is enjoy my job! I had the fortune to find a position where I can face the challenges of our county’s youth with optimism and confidence. In return I receive the gratification of knowing I might have helped a youth succeed and find their life goals. Working with the Youth Opportunity Program and the EMPOWER. . . [more]
Martha Duenas
My name is Martha Duenas. I've worked for the Employment Development Department for 31 years, where I've held various positions during the years. Due to Mary Cavazos retiring, I recently became the YOP Specialist. I like working with youth and seeing them succeed and reach their goals. Before working
for EDD I worked as a police dispatcher, clerk at.. . . [more]
Sally Ingraham
I have been working in the education profession since 1987, beginning as a teacher’s assistant at the Merced County Office of Education. This gave me the motivation to go back to college and become an academic counselor. Counseling at Valley Community School gave me the desire to continue my counseling experience and I became employed with the Merced Union. . . [more]
Rebecca Rodriguez Lincoln
I have been a long time resident of the Merced Community. Arriving in the mid-fifties, my father was stationed with the Strategic Air Command at Castle Air Force Base. I attended Winton Elementary Grade Schools and graduated from Merced High School. I graduated from Merced College, attended U.C.Davis and earned. . . [more]
Tonya Luna
I am the secretary for the Empower/YOP program. I joined the program in October 2007 and feel honored to be a part of this awesome team. After high school I completed 75 units at a junior college in Oregon prior to joining the workforce. I have over 20 years of secretarial experience and hope to be considered a valuable member of this team. Anything. . . [more]
Toula Moua
Toula is a Career Educator for the Empower & Youth Opportunity Program. She is in her 2 nd year as a career educator. She has been with Merced County Office of Education for over five years. She has an extensive background in working with the public. She is currently working on her degree in Human Services. . . [more]
Odessa Osby
Ms. Osby a Merced native attended Merced High, Merced College and Merced Adult ROP Program. Mrs. Osby is entering into her seventh year as a Career Technician at Yosemite High School. She also shares her time with the Youth Opportunity Program. . . [more]
Dora Angelica Perez
I started my work experience as a EMPOWER participant on January 14, 2004 and I was also still doing my training (Office Technology I & II) and I was just about to finish with my training and my mentor asked me, if I wanted to do my job site with the EMPOWER program which took over the. . . [more]
Mayra Vega-Ramirez
I'm a Merced native with a desire to give back to my community. I am currently an EMPOWER Advisor helping youth, between the ages 17-21, to accomplish their goals. I have worked for many public serving agencies throughout Merced County including: Human Service Agency, Department of Workforce . . . [more]
Roberto Rivera
Roberto is a Career Technician at Los Banos Worknet. This is his third year as an Empower advisor. Roberto is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with a degree in Liberal Studies and currently working on his teaching credential. . . [more]
Lizcett Romero
I graduated from Heald College School of Business in 2000. I received my Associates in Applied Science in Medical Office Administration. In the past 5 years I have worked as a medical biller, personnel assistant and receptionist. I recently got the opportunity to work with MCOE on December 2005. . . [more]