Jacqueline Arase brings more than twenty years of experience in nonprofit operations and advancement systems to her role as Development Associate at Mount Tamalpais College. A longtime Bay Area resident, she supports donor research, gift processing, reporting, and Salesforce CRM management, focusing on building strong data systems that support meaningful donor relationships and thoughtful stewardship. She is committed to mission-driven work and believes deeply in the power of education to expand opportunity and transform lives.

Earlier in her career, Jacqueline worked as a museum registration and collections specialist and continues to consult on select part-time documentation projects, including work with the University of California’s Blake Garden outdoor ceramic art collection. She previously led donor database and prospect research initiatives supporting approximately $5 million in annual fundraising and serves on the board of San Francisco Aid for Animals, where she contributes to donor database strategy and data governance.

Jacqueline holds a Master’s degree in Museum Studies with a specialization in Collections Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from UCLA. Outside of work, she enjoys singing, live music, travel, family time, and supporting animal welfare causes.

Carrington Russelle brings a unique blend of leadership, technical expertise, and profound empathy to the Mount Tamalpais College clerk team. As captain of the San Quentin baseball team, he brings a deep understanding of the importance of teamwork and a disciplined work ethic to our academic environment. Deeply committed to student well-being, he serves as a mentor for the Light Keepers, where he provides critical support to peers navigating depression and mental health challenges. Carrington is also a graduate of both a comprehensive construction skills program and the Last Mile coding program, where he served as a Teacher Assistant. This diverse background allows him to bridge the gap between technical proficiency and hands-on problem solving, making him an invaluable asset to the MTC community.

Paul Ross has been an MTC student since 2022. He is now very close to earning his associate’s degree from MTC. Some of his favorite courses were Philosophy and Biology with Lab. He enjoys learning about science of any kind. He recently applied and was offered a position with MTC as one of two clerks. Paul was happy to accept the clerk position because MTC allows and even encourages him to continue his education. Furthermore, being a clerk gives him a way to thank MTC for all the support and encouragement throughout his higher education journey.

As a clerk, Paul is responsible for keeping the MTC library, audio, and video equipment organized and ready for all MTC events. He is also responsible for the distribution of course supplies and textbooks at the beginning and throughout each semester. His favorite part of the job is working with other students and encouraging them in their educational goals.

Eric grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in history. After traveling for two years with the international performing group Up With People, Eric began his career in advertising in 1985. He worked for several multinational agencies in San Francisco, then opened Swirl, an integrated communications agency, in 1997.

After selling the agency in 2000, Eric launched a personal care brand called Nancy Boy, with products sold online and at retail. Eric joined the Larkin Street Youth Services board in 2016 and served as board chair from 2023 to 2025.

Carolyn DeVoto Salcido is the Chief Advancement Officer at Mount Tamalpais College, where she leads the college’s advancement strategy and builds meaningful partnerships to sustain and expand MTC’s transformative mission. She brings more than fifteen years of experience in nonprofit fundraising—twelve of those in higher education—and a deep commitment to advancing equity in education and social justice. Most recently, she served as Associate Vice President of Advancement at California College of the Arts, where she guided a high-performing team through leadership transitions, completed a major capital campaign, and helped secure transformational gifts that strengthened the college’s future.
A lifelong Marin County resident, Carolyn views her work at MTC as a natural extension of her passion for expanding access to education and opportunity. She holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Loyola University Chicago.

Avery brings a decade of experience as a political strategist, organizer, and City Hall staffer to Mt. Tamalpais College. As a legislative aide to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, she developed a passion for expanding access to city services by simplifying government processes for constituents.

As a political strategist, she specialized in creating systems of data management for winning grassroots campaigns. She is a former volunteer in the Computer lab and is thrilled to bring her blend of experience to support student affairs, records, and registration. Avery is from San Francisco and holds a B.A in Political Economy from UC Berkeley.