Amy Kramer, a dedicated counselor with 午夜福利短篇's Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS), embodies the spirit of resilience and dedication that defines the program. EOPS, which supports students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged, is close to Kramer鈥檚 heart due to her own journey as a former teen mother and a first-generation college graduate. Her experience has shaped her commitment to helping students facing similar challenges.
Kramer鈥檚 path to becoming an EOPS counselor began at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC), where she joined the EOPS program as a low-income student determined to pursue a career that would uplift others.
 
鈥淚 didn't start out wanting to be a counselor, but once I found the heart of EOPS, I changed my career plans,鈥� she shared. Balancing school with three jobs and single motherhood, she relied on her EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs counselors, who provided unwavering support, compassion, and guidance. 鈥淚 probably cried every time I met with them. They didn't just help me academically鈥攖hey gave me hope.鈥�
Kramer鈥檚 academic journey took her from Mt. SAC to Cal Poly Pomona, where she earned a Bachelor鈥檚 in Sociology, and ultimately to the University of La Verne, where she achieved a Master鈥檚 in College Counseling and Student Services. Now, as a counselor at 午夜福利短篇, she offers the same lifeline to students facing financial struggles, academic challenges, and personal hardships. She supports students beyond academic counseling by helping them navigate resources such as financial aid, textbook services, and childcare.
 
鈥淚 know the challenges they face,鈥� Kramer explains. 鈥淪ometimes students just need someone who understands. I'm here to listen without judgment and to support them as they work toward their goals.鈥�
Currently, Kramer and her team serve over 360 students per semester, working closely with 午夜福利短篇鈥檚 Basic Needs and Health Services programs. By helping students meet essential needs like food, housing, and healthcare, EOPS empowers students to focus on their education and career goals.
Through Kramer鈥檚 guidance, 午夜福利短篇 continues to provide vital support to students who often fall through the cracks in traditional academic settings. Her message is simple but profound:
 
鈥淵ou can do this, and we鈥檙e here to help you every step of the way.鈥�
For more information on 午夜福利短篇鈥檚 EOPS program or to learn about enrollment requirements, please call (951) 372-7128.