Meet the ACES Team
Dani Ward
About Dani:
Born and raised in New Jersey, Ms. Ward relocated to the Coachella Valley in Spring 2019 and joined COD that fall. She brings to our program, many years of administrative experience, most of which was acquired while working in the TRIO Program at Seton Hall University and in the School of Business and administrative offices at Saint Peter's University on the east coast. Additionally, as a mother of four recent college graduates, Ms. Ward has learned to navigate post secondary education from a unique perspective, that of a parent. TRIO students hold a special place in Ms. Ward's life and she is always eager to lend a hand or her ear when needed.
Bianca Leon, Ed.D.
About Bianca:
Bianca has over 22 years of experience serving and advocating for transfer students
throughout the state of California. A first-generation and low-income college student
herself, she has made it her career goal to provide educational access and support
to those who need it most. Her expertise includes university transfer admissions as
well as community and transfer outreach.
