Contact & Meet the Staff
Office
Location: Bldg.15
Main Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm
Counselor Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–4pm
Email: eop@calpoly.edu
Instagram: @eopcalpoly
EOP Presentation Requests
We are happy to receive your request for EOP presentations however our staff and space resources are limited. We encourage all visitors to contact the Welcome Center for tours and general presentations.
Please make sure your group fits the following requirements prior to requesting an EOP presentation. Student population fit the following...
- grades 9-12
- qualify as low-income population
- qualify as first generation to college requirements
If all are true please make sure to email eop@calpoly.edu at least 1-2 months prior to your visit. Be sure to include date and time of visit, headcount, grade of students.
Roger Wang
Eop Director RWANG62@CALPOLY.EDU
My name is Roger Wang and I am honored and proud to be the Educational Opportunity Program Director here at Cal Poly! I am a proud first-generation college student, who grew up in a low-income Asian-American single-parent household, growing up in Los Altos, CA in the Bay Area. My higher education journey started at Cal Poly Humboldt and I graduated with my BA in English - Literary Studies. Since then, I have worked in Student Affairs for over 12 years, working in Housing & Residence Life, the Dean of Students Office, and most importantly, I was an EOP Advisor for 2.5 years at Cal Poly Humboldt where I had a caseload of 200 low-income, first-generation students who I helped from pre-admission all the way to graduation and beyond.
I am ecstatic to have the privilege of working with the EOP program and work with the amazing staff here to help you on your journey to achieve your goal of earning a degree. I am passionate about advocating for and supporting EOP students and I look forward to meeting you. My office is located in Building 52, office 18, and if my door is open, feel free to say hi! I almost always have candy in my office and I love talking to students. So, please stop by and say hi!
EOP Counselors
Gaby Peralta
Hi! My name is Gaby Peralta, and I’m originally from San Diego, CA. I first came to Cal Poly as an EOP student and graduated in 2018 with my B.S. in Psychology. After graduation, I moved back home and worked at a nonprofit supporting formerly incarcerated individuals—helping them connect with job opportunities in the local community. That experience really sparked my passion for working in education and supporting students like me—first-gen and from low-income backgrounds.
I went on to earn my Master’s in School Counseling with a PPS credential from San Diego State. While at SDSU, I worked in the EOPOS department for three years before making my way back to Cal Poly!
I’m so excited to be back and serving the community that made me feel at home when I was away from San Diego. Honestly, EOP is the reason I graduated. It gave me the support I needed—and a second family, both during and after college.
Outside of work, I love traveling, going to concerts, and trying new foods! I’m always up for a good chat about pop culture and reality TV. I can’t wait to meet you all!
Danielle Justesen
Hello! My name is Danielle Justesen and I am a SLO native. I attended multiple colleges, navigating transfer processes between CC, CSU, and UC, and received a BA in History. After some time working, I returned to school obtaining my Masters in Education with an emphasis in Teaching. I began my career teaching in urban public-school districts in the Bay Area. In this time, I became deeply committed to supporting communities with all the ins and outs of school systems. Following teaching I continued to focus on supporting the education landscape more broadly through working in operations at two Edtech startups. I am thrilled to join EOP and continue supporting students through their college experience. Navigating college and careers after can be overwhelming and exciting.
When I am not working, I am with my family and our 2 dogs. I enjoy spending time outside, teaching my daughter how to help in the garden, going to Blues baseball games, or taking the dogs to Port San Luis. I am a serial hobbiest and love learning new things. I have tried all sorts of crafts to relax and decompress. Aside from daily life I enjoy going to concerts, traveling, and spending time with friends.
Roberto Ruiz
I am a first generation transfer student who grew up in Venice, worked in community recreation in Santa Monica and advocated for students in underrepresented high schools in the Los Angeles Harbor schools, Compton, Norwalk and Long Beach. Even as I assisted students in the Santa Monica Malibu districts, I have learned that students have hope and that is my goal as your EOP counselor ~ to help you in the completion of your degree and to prepare you to the world beyond Cal Poly.
EOP Student Assistants
Sergio Gonzalez
Major: Construction Management
Hello Everyone! My name is Sergio Gonzalez. I am a fourth-year construction management major. I am a first generation student from Vallejo, CA. In my free time I like to go out and spend time with family and friends. #EOPproud
Aubriana Medina
Major: sociology
Hello everyone, my name is Aubriana Medina. I am a fourth-year sociology major with a concentration in pre-law. I am a first-generation college student from Napa, CA. I’m so excited to be an EOP Student Assistant and hopefully have the chance of meeting everyone!
Sonia Rojas
Graduate Student Assistant
My name is Sonia and I am a first-year graduate student in the Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program. I was born and raised in Dana Point, CA. My college journey began at a community college and then transferred to a CSU.
During my time at both colleges, I was fortunate to be a proud member of the EOP program, which played a pivotal role in shaping who I am today. As a first-generation college student, I understand the challenges that come with navigating higher education, but I also know the importance of having the right support system. I am grateful for the opportunity to now be part of the EOP team, where I can contribute to helping students succeed, just as I was supported during my own academic journey.
In my free time, I enjoy exercising, spending time with family and friends, and discovering new food spots. I am eager to connect with all of you!
