CASA Team

Welcome and Bienvenidos! My name is Lili Guzman, Grant Manager for the CASA Project at Butte College. Serving our Latinx comunidad is a great privilege. I pursued my education at Chico State, where I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and continued my education by completing a master’s degree in education, specializing in Higher Education Leadership, at Sacramento State. As a first-generation college student, I understand the value of finding a supportive community. I discovered my own sense of belonging through programs like EOP, and I am proud to be an alumna of TRIO - Educational Talent Search and TRIO - Student Support Services. These programs have had an impact on my academic journey. I invite you and your families to connect with our dedicated CASA team. We are committed to extending a warm welcome and providing support to our students and their families. Together, we strive to foster a welcoming environment for our community because we know that this process can be difficult and scary at times, but we are here to help because we know that sí se puede.

Saludos! My name is Kelly Osborne and I’m the Administrative Secretary – Grants for the CASA Project at Butte College. I feel honored to serve the Butte College community and most importantly YOU in this position! I graduated from Hamilton High School and then CSU, Monterey Bay with an Integrated Studies Degree (World Languages and Cultures, Human Communications & Collaborative Human Services) in Collaborative Community Organizing. I also studied Spanish in Oaxaca, OAX. & love to speak this beautiful language. Please stop in and say HI! When I’m not at the CASA Center, you can find me working to be a good ancestor and appreciating nature.

My name is Iris Orozco, Student Success Specialist for the CASA program. My journey in higher education began at Butte College. It was here, where I was awarded two associate degrees: one in anthropology and the other in social & behavioral science, before transferring to CSU, Chico. During my time at Chico State, I served as a Mini-Corps tutor supporting the success of migrant students in Northern California. In December of 2021, I received my bachelor's degree in Spanish. My passion for advocacy of underrepresented communities led me to CASA. When I’m not at the CASA center, you can find me at a hiking trail, enjoying a movie, reading a book, riding a bike, or booking my next trip.

¡Hola! My name is Cecilia Romero, Student Success Specialist for the CASA program. I grew up in Los Angeles before moving to Chico to attend Chico State University. I obtained my B.A. in English in 2018, a M.A. in Education, and a single-subject teaching credential in English through the Residency in Secondary Education (RiSE) program at Chico State in 2019. Previously, I worked with diverse students in K-12 education as an English Development (ELD) teacher and ELD Coordinator. My recent change in career stemmed from my commitment and motivation to assist students from marginalized communities to excel in higher education. When I am not at the CASA center, you can find me taking long walks, gardening, embroidering, or reading young adult novels.

¡Hola! My name is Isaí Aispuro and I’m a Student Assistant for the CASA program. I grew up in Arizona and shortly after moved to California. I graduated from Las Plumas High School and experienced the College Connection program at Butte College. It was an amazing experience to get out of my comfort zone and be a bit independent, I got introduced to CASA during College Connections and felt very proud to know that this program was provided at Butte College. I’m glad to be working in CASA, as well as being a CASA student. It is very welcoming and has a sense of comunidad for everyone. When I’m not at the CASA Center, you can find me going to soccer games, hiking, resting, playing tennis, or exploring places I’ve never been.

Hola, my name is Sofia Zuniga. I am a College Connection student, a program where you complete your senior year of high school at Butte. I grew up in Corning and Chico and go to Chico High School. I’m currently studying Biology to be a Physician’s Assistant in Dermatology. I plan to also minor in Spanish because I want bring equity to healthcare by being able to serve the Spanish-speaking community. When I’m not at the CASA Center, you can find me riding my horse or singing along at a concert.