Veterans First Program
- Welcome and Announcements
- Getting Started - VA Benefits
- Certify Classes for VA Education Benefits
- Veterans First Programs & Services
- Special Projects & Programs
- Mission SERVE Newsletter
- Student Veterans Organization
- Operation Gateway #15
- Resources to Support Students
- 2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans
Veterans First Program Team
The Veterans First Program Team supports veterans, military families (dependents & spouse of veterans), and reservists enrolled at Las Positas College. The team is comprised of individuals who have a strong commitment to serving veterans.
Evelyn Andrews Veterans Program Supervisor
Phone: 925.424.1572
Email: eandrews@laspositascollege.edu
I oversee the mission, vision and goals of the Veterans First Program, as well as
compliance with the requirements for enforcing VA educational benefits with the Department
of VA. As the daughter of a Navy veteran, I am excited to assist veterans who have
earned their educational benefits and assist them in the attainment of their educational
goals.
Trevor Penero, Veterans First Specialist
School Certifying Official.
Phone: 925.424.1571
Email: tpenero@laspositascollege.edu
Read my BIO here.
I am an Army Veterans with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Sacramento
State University, and a master's degree in international relations from the American
Military University. I look forward to serving veterans and military families in their pursuit of higher
education. Proud to be part of the LPC Veterans First Program Team.
Jose Calderon, Veterans First Counselor
Phone: 925.424.1570
Email: jcalderon@laspositascollege.edu
I am here to assist students with the college registration and enrollment processes.
As a Navy veteran, I understand the importance of providing our veteran students with
adequate support. I am very excited to serve as a resource in order to ensure our
veterans feel welcomed at LPC.
Jennifer Tonn Veterans Counseling Assistant II
Phone: 925.424.1570
Email: jtonn@laspositascollege.edu
I am here to assist students in the Veterans Center to provide counseling related
information and Veterans First Program support services to students and other persons.
Jennifer Lininger, Veterans Outreach Specialist
Phone: 925.424.1570
Email: jlininger@laspositascollege.edu
Starting in May 2022. I am very excited to be here in this amazing office, supporting
our veteran students. Outreach is about connection. I assist with connecting veterans
to Las Positas College and our office, connecting veteran organizations to our campus
and students, and connecting businesses that want to support LPC veterans to our office
and students. I look forward to meeting and connecting with all of you in the near
future.
Veterans First Success Coach (vacant)
Veterans Workstudy & Tutorial Team
The Veterans First Program is staffed with a team of excellent veterans work study are students at LPC who are available to answer quick questions, direct you to appropriate resources and services, schedule an appointment for you to meet with a Veterans Counselor, and offer peer support in your adjustment at Las Positas College.
Veterans First Program
Phone: 925.424.1570
Mailing Address & Location:
3000 Campus Hill Drive, Bldg. 1310, Livermore, CA 94551
Email: LPCVeteransFirst@laspositascollege.edu
Hours (Subj. to Change) - eff 08/16/2023
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill