A College Life Coach (CLC) is someone who serves as an added layer of support to ensure students are successful on their journey to achieving their overall goal. Communication is key in making sure students have access to tools, support, and staff members so that every student’s college life experience is a success.
Common topics to discuss with a CLC:
- Getting started with classes online or in-person
- Tips for connecting on campus and making good grades
- Finding resources on campus (financial aid, tutoring, Wrangler Food Pantry, etc.)
- Questions about anything pertaining to college life
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Meet your College Life Coaches!
Brianna Urias, Director of College Life Coaching
School of Liberal Arts & Education
P: 432-335-6312| E: burias@odessa.edu |
Schedule a meeting with Brianna
Education: Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from University of Texas of the Permian Basin & Bachelor of General Studies – Education from West Texas A&M University
Location: Odessa, TX
Favorite Part of Odessa College: I love the positivity & culture that surrounds OC. Everyone here is supportive of each other, our students, & the community.
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: Being able to motivate & guide my students through their educational journey as they reach their goals. I love watching the growth & celebrating each achievement as it happens. Their success makes this job so worth it!
Advice to Students: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
Every day is an opportunity to learn & grow. That is the key to reaching your true potential. Embrace learning as a lifelong journey & see how it empowers you to make a lasting impact on your goals, your life, & the world around you.
School of Business & Industry
P: 404-725-1555 | E: ahafee@odessa.edu |
Schedule a meeting with Andrew
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre, Magna Cum Laude and Distinguished, from Baylor University in Waco, Texas
Currently pursuing Master of Divinity at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Favorite Part of Odessa College: How caring and attentive the faculty and staff are to the students and how much student success is celebrated on campus!
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: Creating personal connections with my students.
Advice to Students: Take some time to get to know all the people who work at OC, I think all the faculty and staff here are pretty awesome! As one of my students said when she met me in-person for the first time: “If I had known how cool you are, I would have responded more to your texts!”
School of Health Sciences
P: 432-528-0377 | E: adisley@odessa.edu |
Schedule a meeting with Angela
Education: BBA in Finance, Masters in Education
Location: Blackwell, Texas
Favorite Part of Odessa College: The student driven focus and the drive for student success.
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: Connecting with the students on a personal level and being able to assist even when I am not there on campus.
Advice to Students: Always believe in yourself, it is okay to get out of your comfort zone, and advocating for yourself is self-care!
School of Business & Industry
P: 432-202-0645 | E: ajgarcia@odessa.edu |
Schedule a meeting with Andrea
Education: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX
Location: Odessa, TX
Favorite Part of Odessa College: Even though we are remote, we still have a sense of community.
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: Seeing the progression of our students from start to finish.
Advice to Students: Remember, an education is the one thing no one can ever take away from you!
School of Health Sciences
P: 432-335-6550 | E: bgardner@odessa.edu |
Schedule a meeting with Becky
Education: B.A. in Communication from UT Permian Basin
Location: Odessa, Texas
Favorite Part of Odessa College: The community! Everyone has a support system here, whether you have been an employee for 10 years or a student for less than 24 hours.
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: I love welcoming students into the OC Community, sharing with them all of the resources that we have to offer, and helping them to find their own way!
Advice to Students: Never compare your journey to those around you, you are right where you are meant to be.
School of Business & Industry
P: 432-307-3690 | E: bstarkey@odessa.edu|
Schedule a meeting with Brittany
Education: BA Psychology from Columbia College- currently working on MS Psychology from Capella University
Location: Lakeland, FL
Favorite Part of Odessa College: The dedication of faculty and staff to the success of all students.
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: Being able to assist my students in locating resources to help them thrive both at OC and beyond.
Advice to Students: Communication is key to any successful relationship!
School of Health Sciences
P: 609-752-6995 | E: cmolineaux@odessa.edu
Schedule a meeting with Chelsey
Education: MSEd, School and Mental Health Counseling
Location: New Jersey
Favorite Part of Odessa College: The family-like feel and OC gives back to students, staff and the community
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: Talking with students and hearing about their career goals, and then being able to hear their success stories for both the small and big wins in their education/life that is helping them meet the smaller goals that are occurring to meet that overall goal.
Advice to Students: Positive thoughts promote positive things; When you're feeling stressed or possibly feel like giving up, remember your reason WHY and that positive mindset can change your entire outlook and allow for great things to happen!
School of Business & Industry
P: 432-335-6784 | E: mjamison@odessa.edu |
Schedule a meeting with Miranda.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin; currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Location: Odessa, Texas
Favorite Part of Odessa College: The Wrangler Food Pantry! I love how OC supports our students and community in every way.
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: I find great joy in connecting with students from all walks of life and witnessing their remarkable journey towards accomplishing their personal goals.
Advice to Students: Embrace perseverance. Stay determined, resilient, and focused on your goals. Never give up--your efforts will lead to great accomplishments. "You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it." -Paulo Coelho
School of Liberal Arts & Education
P: 806-759-3109 | E: targuelles@odessa.edu |
Schedule a meeting with Tessa
Education: Master’s degree in Applied Psychology from Angelo State University
Location: Lamesa, Tx
Favorite Part of Odessa College: The way everyone is treated and greeted as a family.
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: I love making a difference in student’s lives.
Advice to Students: Always reach out for help even if you feel like it is a silly question, it isn’t!
School of Liberal Arts & Education
P: 432-335-6569 | E: nandrade@odessa.edu
Schedule a meeting with Natalie
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin; currently pursuing a master's in educational leadership from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Location: Odessa, Texas
Favorite Part of Odessa College: I love the family environment on campus. Everyone makes you feel welcome, and everyone is aiming for student success.
Favorite Aspect of Coaching: Communicating with students and encouraging them to reach their goals. Maintaining contact with students to make their college life experience easy and fun.
Advice to Students: No one can stop you from doing what you want but you. Stay focused because you will be rewarded by the fruits of your labor.
Need to find something on campus? Your CLCs can help:
- Campus Map
- Academic Calendar
- Wrangler Portal
- OC Select
- Testing Center
- Learning Resources Center (LRC)
- Advising Center
- Wrangler Express
- Financial Aid
- COVID Dashboard
- COVID Resources