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Meet the Professors

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Faculty

Mia Vodanovich
English Faculty
Language Arts (LA) - 207 (after class)
mia.vodanovich@evc.edu 

Jilian Gomez
Counseling Faculty
 Student  ServicesComplex  (SSC)-2119
jilian.gomez@evc.edu 

Meet the Professors

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Professor Mia Vodanovich is a writer, educator, podcaster, and semi-avid ABBA fan from the South Bay. She has taught English at EVC since 2018 and specializes in composition, critical thinking, and creative writing. Their work focuses on amplifying student voices through instruction as well as promotion of EVC’s women’s history month celebrations and student-led literary magazine Leaf by Leaf. When Mia’s not in the classroom, you can find her catching up on bad movies, playing D&D, and dusting off their cleats on the softball diamond.

Mia is available with any out-of-class questions in LA-207 on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 12:05 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. or texting Google Voice at (650) 669-8974.

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Counselor Jilian Gomez was born in San Francisco, raised on the Peninsula, and has been with EVC since 2025! [Put me on some good food spots you like].
 
Some of her interests are cooking [I made mole de pollo to perfection this past summer], attending shows [concerts, comedy, movies], sporting events [tell me your teams!], and loves and adores pets [I had my dog for 17 years!]. Jilian also enjoys collecting and listening to some vinyls [currently looking for the new Larry June one].
 
Jilian is a proud first-generation educator/professional [who hella struggled in college] with over a decade of experience serving both K–12 and higher education. Jilian earned my B.A. in Communication Disorders (with a minor in Special Education) from San Francisco State  and an M.A. in Counseling Guidance (LPCC eligible) from San José State University, where Jilian also published a on thesis, Amplifying Testimonios of Latino Male Student Success.
 
From Jilian: “Above all, my passion is supporting and uplifting students. When we meet, I’m here to guide you through challenges, but also to celebrate your wins -whether it’s passing a test, making positive changes for your growth, or reaching a personal milestone. Whatever it is, I am here to help!”
 
Jilian is located in the EOPS offices of the Student Services Complex (S-2119). Join EOPS today at evc.edu/eops