Daniela McCarson
Dean, Special Funded Programs
Education
Master of Arts in Educational Counseling
California State University, San Bernardino, California
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
California State University, San Bernardino, California
Associates of Arts/General Education Transfer
Chaffey Community College, Rancho Cucamonga, California
Experience
Daniela oversees several departments within the Norco College student services division,
which includes Adult Education, CalWORKs, Summer Advantage, and five TRIO programs
including three Upward Bound and two Student Support Services (SSS) programs. Daniela
has worked at Norco for over 15 years. She has served in classified, adjunct counseling
and administrative roles over the years at Norco College.
Daniela’s experience in higher education includes ten years as an Outreach Specialist,
several years within that timespan as an adjunct counselor, six years as an Assistant
Dean of CalWORKs & Special Funded Programs and one year as Dean of Special Funded
Programs. Daniela has been a part of the long history that made Norco Campus, Norco
College. She took part in writing the initial accreditation report for Student Services,
started Norco’s CalWORKs program and has helped grow the Summer Advantage Program
since its inception in 2012. Daniela believes that it is the supportive and caring
learning environment that sets Norco College apart from other colleges. She is honored
to be able to help guide students towards achieving their personal and academic goals.
Daniela is a first-generation college graduate. Originally from Romania, she came
to this country at an early age with her family. Daniela grew up in the Inland Empire
where she continues to reside with her husband and son. Daniela enjoys game nights
with family and friends, hiking on the weekends and just hanging out with her dog,
Rudy-Toots and cat, Tinker-Toots.
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