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]
Lydia Flores
I have worked for the Merced County Office of Education in the Career Alternative & Education Department for over nine years. It is a great honor to join the EMPOWER program and work for such a great staff dedicated to helping our youths and young adults develop their skills to succeed in their career goals. . . [more]
Rebecca Garcia
I was born in Phoenix, AZ to migrant farm workers who traveled from Texas to California to work in the fields. In 1987, I became a permanent resident of California. I graduated from Merced High School and did not want to attend college. After struggling with. . . [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]
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]
Roberto Rivera
Roberto is a Career Technician for the EMPOWER Program. 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]