Lisa Abellera is the Administrative Assistant to Nicole McIntyre in the MESA program. She earned her BA in Strategic Management from Dominican University and MFA in Writing from the University of San Francisco. She has a background in management, finance, and publishing. In addition to the MESA program, she serves as an administrative assistant to the Advancement Office, supporting the COM Foundation. In all her roles at College of Marin, she is committed to fostering equitable educational opportunities and cultivating an environment that is inclusive and supportive of students from underrepresented communities.