High School Equivalency Program
Staff
Osciel Salazar
HEP Director
(208) 282-1433
oscielsalazar@isu.edu
Idaho State University Museum Building, Room 446
Osciel is a first-gen graduate, a TRIO SSS and McNair Scholars alumni, and is passionate about making higher education accessible to all students. He grew up in Southeast Idaho before making his way to the Treasure Valley where he resided for five years. He graduated from Boise State University with a B.A. in History in 2014. He then continued his education in Tucson at the University of Arizona where he earned his Masters in History with an emphasis in Latin America. He is currently ABD and plans to soon earn a PhD in History. In 2021 he returned to Southeast Idaho as the Associate Director of the College Assistance Migrant Program at Idaho State University. Osciel understands the importance of guidance and mentorship and wants to give back the same opportunities that he was fortunate to receive.
Geovanny Mendoza
Recruitment Coordinator, HEP
(208) 282-4425
mendgeov@isu.edu
Rendezvous Rm 338
Geovanny Mendoza is a first-generation Idaho State University alumnus. He graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Geovanny Mendoza es un alumno de primera generación de la Universidad Estatal de Idaho. Se graduó en 2022 con una Licenciatura en Artes en Estudios Globales y una Licenciatura en Ciencias Económicas. Habla inglés y español con fluidez.
Samantha Oliva
Recruitment Assistant
(208) 282-1644
olivsam3@isu.edu
Rendezvous, Room 338
Samantha Oliva is a current student at Idaho State University. She is pursuing a Bachelors of Health Science and an Associates of Occupational Therapy Assiting. Samantha is fluent in English and Spanish. Samantha Oliva es una estudiante de la Universidad Estatal de Idaho. Esta persiguiendo una Licenciatura de Ciencsa de Salud y un Asociado de Terapia Ocupacional Asistiendo. Samantha es fluida en Ingles y Espanol.
Yolanda Rizza
Lead Instructor, HEP
(208) 282-4435
rizzyola@isu.edu
Student Success Center Rendezvous Room 323