Connect With Us
We look forward to meeting with you to help you establish academic and career goals as well as determine your options based on your unique background. We can meet with you at the West Valley Center, the Taylorsville Redwood Campus, and via Zoom.
If you would like to request a meeting with a member of the Dream Team or if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call at (801) 957-2129 or send us an email at dreamcenter@slcc.edu .
Brenda Santoyo
Dream Center Manager
Brenda Santoyo is an SLCC alumnus and the College has been a home away from home for her for several years now. She recently completed her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy with an emphasis in Student Affairs at the University of Utah. As a daughter of Mexican undocumented immigrants, she has always strived to serve the individual needs of her beloved community. Brenda's drive and passion for the field stem from her background in serving undocumented students initially enrolled in the Bridge to Success and Bruin Scholars programs through the office for Orientation & Student Success. In her time at the College, she has played a role in launching the Bruin Dreams scholarship program, maintaining the Undocumented Student Ally Training, upholding the charge of the Undocumented Student Resource Committee, and managing SLCC's Dream Center, the second in the state of Utah, now as the inaugural Manager.
Available at two locations:
- West Valley Center
- Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Cristina Guerrero Perez
Dream Center Coordinator
Cristina, a first-generation student, DACA recipient, and an SLCC alumnus, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Writing and Rhetoric Studies from the University of Utah. As an undergrad, Cristina has provided support to students as the Writing and Rhetoric Fellow for the SLCC Dream Center and aided with many research projects focusing on first generation students and undocumented immigrants. She started her career as an Admissions & Concurrent Enrollment Advisor at Granite, Jordan, Canyons, and Murray school districts, cultivating connections with staff, and faculty while learning about resources available to prospective college students.
Cristina supports the community in a multitude of ways, and she hopes to continue uplifting students in the ways that she hoped she was supported when she was a student.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Cristina will not be available to meet with students until after mid-June.
Pronouns:
Ella/She/Hers
Yared Nevarez
Dream Center Intern
Yared Nevarez is an international student pursuing a degree in Software Engineering. His first step in this journey started at Salt Lake Community College about a year ago. He plans to transfer to Utah Valley University next year. As a first-generation student, Yared is aware of the difficulties immigrants experience as they attempt to access and navigate higher education. He is excited to work with and support his community. Overall, Yared is honored to help students through their college experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Wendy Guerrero Gonzalez
Dream Center Intern
Wendy Guerrero Gonzalez is an SLCC alumnus and an international student from Mexico. She recently graduated with an AS in Business this last Spring 2023. She plans to transfer to the University of Utah this upcoming Fall, following the Marketing and pre-med pathway. During her time at SLCC, she served students and the community while being part of Student Association for 2 years in the Equity and Diversity Board. As a first-generation student, she gained valuable leadership skills and helped marginalized communities to navigate college and enrich their experience as students.
In 2022, she was a peer mentor for the Summer Bridge Program within the Orientation & Student Success office, guiding other incoming and first-generation students get started at the college. Wendy is an advocate for change in her community and in whichever space she is in. She is excited to help her beloved community in any way possible and help students to find their home here at SLCC.
Bilingual in English & Spanish