DSP Scholars Staff

TRiO SSS Director Rochelle Barnes

Rochelle Barnes

DSP Scholar Director

Rochelle Barnes earned a bachelor’s in Sociology from Pitzer College and a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of La Verne.

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TRiO DSP SSS Learning Specialist - heather yaden

Heather Yaden

DSP Scholars Learning Specialist
Heather Yaden is the DSP and DSP Scholar's Learning Specialist. They are originally from New Jersey, where they studied Psychology and Cognitive Science at Rutgers University. They started their career in the non-profit sector specializing in youth programming and adult transition for young people with disabilities. Heather earned a Master’s degree in teaching while working as an educator and teacher development coach in NYC’s District 75. They are thrilled to be a part of the team at UC Berkeley’s Disabled Students’ Program...