Pride Support and Resources

Tamal Wright
English Faculty Member, Spectrum Chairperson & Rainbow Alliance Faculty Advisor
Email: twright30@sierracollege.edu

Tamal Wright (formerly Wonnell) is an English instructor and the faculty advisor for Rainbow Alliance. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, the support that Rainbow Alliance offers students is deeply personal to me. Outside of my career at Sierra College, I enjoy running long distances and attempting to successfully raise three kids as a single parent.

Stephanie Coday
Human Sexuality and Psychology Professor

Stephanie has been teaching at Sierra College since 2003 and teaches Psychology and Human Sexuality. She is an alumni of Sierra College and then received her Bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. Stephanie is passionate about her work on campus to make sure that all students have a place of community, belonging, acceptance, and compassion. Outside of the classroom, Stephanie is often on a baseball or soccer field with her kids, eating out at a favorite local restaurant, or sweating in a good cardio-weight class.

Adriana Lopez
Language and Literature Counselor, Co-Coordinator for Puente, and Faculty Co-Advisor to the Puente Club

Adriana has an MS in Counseling from Oklahoma State University and a BA in Psychology, Minor in Business, and Ethnic Studies Certificate from the University of San Francisco. As part of LGBTQ+ community, Adriana is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ students and the intersectionalities of their identities. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and going to concerts.

Natalie Sherrell
Lead Counselor: CARE Team and Title IX Campus Advocate

Natalie is a Counselor, Title IX Campus Advocate, and teaches Stress & Well-Being at the Rocklin Campus. Natalie earned a BA in Psychology from Sacramento State University and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School of Professional Psychology. Prior to joining Sierra College as a part-time counselor in 2015, she worked in community mental health, patient advocacy, hospice and bereavement therapy, and as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in a private practice providing therapy to individuals and couples. In 2017, the Lead Title IX Campus Advocate and Lead Behavioral Intervention CARE Team Counselor position opened which blended her passion for working with students, counseling, advocacy, and mental health and wellness.

Allie Aguilar
(NCC) Special Populations Counselor: CARE Team and Title IX Campus Advocate

Allie has been a Counselor and Instructor at the Nevada County Campus for the past 7 years. Allie holds a BS in Kinesiology from Sonoma State University and an MS in Career Counseling from Sac State. Allie is passionate about assisting students to reach their academic and career potential by offering support, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys spending time with her family (two busy toddlers), camping, eating yummy food, and volunteering in her community.

Nicki Riley
Support Specialist, Success Center

Nicki is a Student Support Specialist for Visual and Performing Arts in the Sierra College Success Center and a member our SPECTRUM committee. Nicki holds a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and has worked in Student Services at Sierra College for over 13 years providing support to our diverse student population. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicki is passionate about helping our LGBTQ+ student thrive. Outside her career, her interests include: social justice, collecting art, plants, drinking lots of coffee, traveling, and any outdoor adventures.

David Miramontes-Quinones
STEM/CARE Counselor, Title IX Advocate, and a RISE/Personal Development Instructor

David Miramontes-Quinones is a STEM/CARE Counselor, Title IX Advocate, and a Personal Development instructor at Sierra College. David started at Sierra College as an E.S.L. student, where he also earned an A.S. in Business Administration. David transferred to Sacramento State University, where he graduated with a B.A. in Social Sciences and a Master’s degree in Counseling. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, David is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ students with counseling, advocacy, and mental health. During his free time, David loves traveling around the world with his partner. They love visiting new destinations, getting to know new cultures, and eating amazing food.

Amie Weaver
Support Specialist for STEM, Success Center

Amie holds a BA from California State University, Chico in Psychology and Communications Program Development. Amie is enthused to meet each student where they are and support their journey through education, campus and community resources, and advocacy. She enjoys time with family, hiking with her dog, and spending time in the great outdoors.

Jen Eaton
Curriculum Specialist, Office of Instruction

Jen serves as the Curriculum Specialist in the Office of Instruction and works closely with faculty across the district. As an alumni of Sierra College and former member of the Women’s Basketball team, Jen feels very connected to the campus. Jen received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Whittier College and is passionate about advocacy not only for our students but in the community serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer with Child Advocates of Placer County. In her spare time, Jen enjoys spending time with her cats, traveling, being outdoors and cheering for the Sacramento Kings.