Office of Opportunity Programs Staff

Pathy Leiva

Pathy Leiva

Title: Director of Access and Opportunity Programs - CAMP, EOP & ACE
Contact: 607-436-3110; pathy.leiva@oneonta.edu
Hometown: Callao, Peru
Alma Mater: Hartwick College (Bachelors); SUNY Oneonta (Masters)

You might be surprised to know: that my name was not supposed to be Pathy but Kathy, someone wrote it wrong. Now it’s Pathy!
I can't imagine life without: my family and wife.
TV shows I would rush home to watch are: many shows on Hulu and Netflix.
The best part of working with AOPrograms is: helping students to make sure they work on their academics and for me and the team to figure out everything else to help them have the best college experience.
If I had to survive on just one food, it would be: Peruvian Food! (I know this is a lot of food, I love it!)

Maya Aponte-Whaley

Maya Aponte-Whaley

Title: EOP Counselor
Contact: 607-436-3507; maya.aponte-whaley@oneonta.edu
Hometown: Oneonta, NY
Alma Mater: University at Albany

I can't imagine life without: My family and my dogs.
The best part of working with AOP is: Having the opportunity to watch the growth that students can make while being a part of this program.
My greatest influences are: My parents.
On weekends you can often find me: Laying in y hammock at a local park or spending time with family.

Denisse Minaya

Denisse Minaya

Title: EOP Counselor
Contact: 607-436-3926; denisse.minaya@oneonta.edu
Hometown: Manhattan, NY (Harlem)
Alma Mater: SUNY Oneonta

You might be surprised to know: I have 18 siblings, including myself. I am the youngest.
I can't imagine life without: My cats, MJ and Luna.
TV shows I would rush home to watch are: Friends sitcom, it will never get old to me.
The best part of working with AOPrograms is: Giving back to the community that gave me so much as an undergraduate student.
If I had to survive on just one food, it would be: French Fries.
My favorite quote is: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~Eleanor Roosevelt

Miriam Koroma-Annan

Miriam Koroma-Annan

Title: ACE Counselor
Contact: 607-436-3095; miriam.koroma-annan@oneonta.edu
Hometown: Sierra Leone, West Africa
Alma Mater: College of Staten Island (Bachelors); Mercy University (Masters)

You may be surprised to know: I am an immigrant
TV shows I would rush home to watch: reality shows
The best part of working with AOP is: being part of a global movement that provides opportunities for students who were overlooked.

If I had to survive on just one food, it would be: rice

I admit I'm a big softy when it comes to: kids

Stacy Robinson

Stacy Robinson

Title: Administrative Assistant 1
Contact: 607-436-2407; stacy.robinson@oneonta.edu
Hometown: Unadilla, NY

I can't imagine life without: my daughter and family.
TV shows I would rush home to watch are: Grey's Anatomy and Critical Role
I admit I'm a big softy when it comes to: cats.
If I had to survive on just one food, it would be: pizza.
My favorite authors are: Cassandra Clare and Charlaine Harris.

Carole Rooney

Carole Rooney

Title: Office Assistant 1
Contact: 607-436-2496; carole.rooney@oneonta.edu
Hometown: Worcester, NY
Alma Mater: Katharine Gibbs School and Central City Business Institute
Been with EOP at Oneonta since: August 1999

On weekends you can often find me: cooking.
I can’t imagine life without: my daughter, family and music.
My favorite seasons in the Northeast are: Spring and Fall.
If I had to survive on just one food, it would be: pasta! Lots of PASTA!!
My greatest influence is: my parents.

Davelyn Whyte-Jhonson

Davelyn Whyte-Jhonson

Title: Senior EOP Counselor
Contact: 607-436-2409; davelyn.whytejhonson@oneonta.edu
Hometown: Leicester, England; Currently: Oneonta
Alma Mater: CUNY Bernard Baruch College (BSc); California State University Dominguez Hills (M.ED)

The best part of working with AOP is: that I work with students who have overcome so many challenges to get to this opportunity, so I am committed to providing the needed support as well as demonstrate the willingness to help them reach their full potential.
I can’t imagine life without: my family and the delectable flavor of Caribbean food!
My favorite quote is by Mahatma Gandhi: "Keep your THOUGHTS positive because your THOUGHTS become your WORDS. Keep your WORDS positive because your WORDS become your BEHAVIOR. Keep your BEHAVIOR positive because your BEHAVIOR becomes your HABITS. Keep your HABITS positive because your HABITS become your VALUES. Keep your VALUES positive because your VALUES become your DESTINY."
You may be surprised to know: that I am Briton (Brit) and YES, I still love English fish n' chips and tea n' biscuits/cookies!!

Bryce Wooden

Bryce Wooden

Title: EOP Counselor/Recruiter
Contact: 607-436-3249; bryce.wooden@oneonta.edu
Hometown: Oneonta, NY
Alma Mater: SUNY Brockport
Been at Oneonta since: October 2018

On weekends you can often find me: watching sports.
The film that comes to mind as my favorite is: Space Jam.
You might be surprised to know: I weighed only 3 pounds when I was born.
TV shows I would rush home to watch are: Martin, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Riverdale, Lost, and Outlander.
The best part of being a counselor is: being able to educate, support, and listen to college students on a daily basis is a rewarding feeling that never goes away!

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