Counseling

Pico Partnership

 

About Us

The Pico Partnership program is a joint partnership between Santa Monica College and the City of Santa Monica. The program is designed to meet the needs of the under-resourced youth living in close proximity to the college. The program assists and motivates young residents of the Pico neighborhood to pursue an associate degree, certificate, transfer to a 4-year university, and/or employment.

Program Offerings

  • Academic Counseling
  • Career Counseling
  • Wellness Counseling
  • Priority enrollment
  • Textbook vouchers
  • Assistance with financial aid, CA Dream Act and scholarships search
About Pico Partnership
Pico Neighborhood Snapshot page 1
Pico Neighborhood Page 2

Alumni Testimonials

 

Pico Partnership Alumni

Office Contact & Location

Office photo

Contact Us

Student Services Center (SSC)
Room S238
1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Phone: 310-434-4926
Email:
picopartnership@smc.edu 

Gabby Counseling

Fall 2024 Office Hours

  • Monday8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

 

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Meet the Team

Pico Partnership staff photo

Stuart Ortiz

Project Manager

ortiz_stuart@smc.edu
310-434-8058

Gabriela Corona

Counselor

corona_gabriela@smc.edu
310-434-8866

Jacob Perez

Counselor

perez_jacob27@smc.edu
310-434-3730

Yomira Bautista

Student Services Clerk

bautista_yomira@smc.edu
310-434-4047