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Dr, Zolita Fisher, Ph.D.
as Chair of the Board of Directors.
She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California
Riverside, an M.Ed. from Harvard University Graduate School, and a
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern
California.
Zolita has dedicated her career to helping those in need, particularly
at-risk youth and college-bound high school students.
She has worked as a Student Program Advisor and Associate Director
of Advisement and Counseling with the USC Educational Opportunities
Programs. She conducted her counseling internship at CSU Long
Beach. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Raverly's
Resource Center.
Currently, Zolita is the Director of the Rio Hondo College Upward
Bound and Student Support Services Programs.
As as seasoned Trio Programs Director, Dr. Fisher's role as Board
Chair gives her a unique perspective into program operations and the
overall success of the agency. Her duties include coordinating Board
meetings, representing CO-OP at community events, and participating
in fundraising activities.
Zolita is happily married to her husband Kenneth Fisher. They reside
in Inglewood, California with their two sons, Jalen and Justin.
Please click on the links below for our founders' biographies...