Don Love
Umoja Counselor/Coordinator
dlove@miracosta.edu
Cell 619.846.1009
Don Love is the counselor/coordinator for the Umoja Program and a Regional Coordinator
for the Statewide Umoja Community. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational
Leadership from Azusa Pacific University and a Master of Arts in Education with a
concentration in Counseling and Guidance from Point Loma Nazarene University.
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Cindy Arce
Interim Student Services Coordinator for Academic Success and Equity (ASE) Programs
carce@miracosta.edu
760.757.2121 x6276
Cindy collaboratively implements equity programs that promote academic success and
retention through tailoring support to address the needs of underrepresented students.
Shawn Firouzian
Math Faculty
sfirouzian@miracosta.edu
760.757.2121 x6485
Shawn currently teaches Statistics in the Umoja Program and the MiraCosta Dual Enrollment
Program working with underrepresented youth. Before joining MiraCosta College, he
taught mathematics and statistics in refugee camps in Turkey, in the bomb shelters
of Israel, and the youth programs in Missouri. Shawn has bachelor degrees in pure
mathematics and applied mathematics and two master degrees in mathematics and science
education.
Carolyn Goodspeed
Umoja Student Success Liaison
umoja@miracosta.edu
760.757.2121 x6900
Carolyn Goodspeed is the Student Success Liaison for the Umoja program tasked with
on the ground follow-up support for both cohort and non-cohort students. Carolyn graduated
from MiraCosta College in 2018.
The Umoja Program is a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.
