Lois Daz
                  
          Counselor, VetSuccess on Campus
              
    
        VSOC is a partnership between the US Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) and Long Beach City College designed to “help Veterans, Service members, and their qualified dependents succeed and thrive through a coordinated delivery of on-campus benefits assistance and counseling, leading to completion of their education and preparing them to enter the labor market in viable careers” (USDVA).
The USDVA provides a VSOC to work in the LBCC Veterans Services office to provide the following services:
      
        Michael Hubbard
                  
          Academic Counselor
              
    
        I have been a full-time academic and career counselor at Long Beach City College since 2005 and I am very proud to be here serving our students.
      
        Elder Natareno
                  
          Out Reach Coordinator, Los Angeles Vet Center
              
    
        Transition counselor from the LA Vet Center providing a broad overview of benefits information. An official VA employee, Mr. Natareno has the ability to assist students with the VA claims process, review all VA Benefits (educational and non-educational) and can make the necessary referrals as needed to local area Vet Center Counselors. All sessions are confidential – sessions may be placed on official VA record per individual discretion.
      
        Rachele Ross
                  
          Financial Aid Specialist & Certifying Official, Veterans Services
              
    
        Processes paperwork for Admissions & Records and answers questions regarding VA Benefits, certification, and general admissions requirements.
| Day | Time | 
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | 
| Friday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | 
      
        Brian Skieff
                  
          Admissions & Records Tech II & Certifying Official, Veterans Services
              
    
        Processes paperwork for Admissions & Records and answers questions regarding VA Benefits, certification, and general admissions requirements.
| Day | Time | 
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |