David Rafael Barrera, Director, Project SENDA
David Rafael Barrera is the Director of Project SENDA and DMC3, two federally funded Title V initiatives at Del Mar College. His experience as an adjunct instructor and collaborator with other Hispanic-Serving Institutions has enhanced his ability to align institutional goals with student support efforts, contributing to stronger academic outcomes and long-term student success.
His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and a Master of Science in Sociology from Texas A&M University–Kingsville. He is a Ph.D. candidate (A.B.D.) in Higher Education Leadership for Changing Populations at Notre Dame of Maryland University, where his research focuses on the historical injustices of educational discrimination against Mexican Americans.
Mr. Barrera can be reached via email at dbarrera14@delmar.edu or by phone at (361) 698-1473. His office is located in MUSB-312, on the Heritage Campus.
Vacant, MAP Advisor- Education & Kinesiology
Benjamin Hernandez, MAP Advisor- Communications, Fine Arts & Social Sciences
Benjamin Hernandez comes to us from the Systems Office of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana (Indianapolis, IN), where his responsibilities included admissions, advising, retention, and strategic planning for international services. Prior to his Ivy Tech tenure, he served as adjunct faculty in the Department of Communication and Culture at Indiana University (Bloomington, IN).
His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) and a Master of Arts in Communication and Culture from Indiana University.
Mr. Hernandez can be reached via email at bgrimwood@delmar.edu or by phone at (361) 698-1498. His office is located in GEMB-D301E, on the Heritage Campus.
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Cecilia Gamboa, MAP Advisor- Nurse Education
Cecilia Gamboa serves as the MAP Advisor for Nurse Education. Mrs. Gamboa has over 20 years of experience in higher education, including: Embedded Advisor for Business Administration, Career Development Counselor, and Pre-Pharmacy Coordinator at Texas A&M University, Rangel College of Pharmacy.
Her academic credentials include an Associate of Arts from Del Mar College and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
In her spare time, she takes pleasure in her hobbies of photography and gardening, she also serves as a director of religious education and has a passion for children and youth ministry. She enjoys spending time with her husband, her 4 children, and 8 beautiful grandchildren.
Mrs. Gamboa can be reached at cgamboa@delmar.edu or (361) 698-2248. Her office is located in HS3 148, on the Windward Campus.
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Candice Moreland, MAP Advisor- Industry & Public Service
Candice Moreland joined Del Mar College in March 2019 and brings over six years of experience in higher education and more than ten years in various leadership roles. Her background includes admissions, enrollment, recruitment, strategic planning, and academic advising. She currently serves as a MAP Advisor in the Division of Industry and Public Service, supporting students in reaching their educational and career goals.
Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Lamar University and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Candice is married to her high school sweetheart and is the proud mother of two daughters. In her spare time, you will find her at the beach!
She can be reached via email at cmilks1@delmar.edu. Her office is located in ET 139, on the Windward Campus.