Faculty and Staff

Pedro Reynoso
Outreach & Instruction Librarian

Pedro spent his early childhood in Mexico, where he was born. He arrived to the Bay Area along with his parents and four siblings in the late 1980s, where they have since settled. After graduating from James Logan High School he earned his B.S. Degree in Communications at Cal State, San Luis Obispo; followed by a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science at San Jose State. As an Outreach & Instruction Librarian, his primary role is to facilitate access to information—regardless of format. His commitment to information literacy stems from his varied experiences as an information professional in different settings (e.g., El Mensajero Bilingual Newspaper, KPFA Community Radio Station, National Museum of the American Indian, La Mujer Obrera, a non-profit organization).

Carmen Johnston
English Faculty

Carmen comes to Chabot with a lot of experience in the youth development field. She has worked at non-profit organizations such as the Oakland YMCA and Girls Incorporated of Alameda County. She has a B.A in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Ethnic Studies, and a M.A in English/Creative Writing. Both of these degrees are from San Francisco State University. Carmen is "Bay Area born and bred"; she grew up in San Jose and has lived in Oakland for the last fifteen years. Her interests as an instructor lie in promoting activism and the spirit of social change. Her classes always include reading materials from a multi-cultural perspective as well an examination of social issues such as race, class, and sexism. Carmen is a writer who self-published the poetry collection "Confessions of a B-Girl". In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family and friends, playing with her daughter, writing and laughing. 

Joymara Coleman
Counseling Faculty

I’m happy to be the dedicated counselor for the Change It Now! learning community. I help our students design educational plans to reach their goals, whether it be transfer to a four-year university, apply to an apprenticeship, and so much more. Feel free to connect with me on campus. I’m here only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

Nikie Abillano
CIN Counseling Assistant 

Nikie Abillano (she/her/siya) is a second-generation Pinay born and raised in Yelamu occupied Ramaytush Ohlone Land (San Francisco, CA). As a daughter of Filipino immigrants with roots in lands of Bicol and Visaya, she is unapologetically and authentically Fil-Am. With a passion for social justice and equity, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Race and Ethnic Studies with a minor in Asian Studies from University of Redlands (2020) and became the first person to graduate within her family. She currently serves as the Counselor Assistant I for MOVEMENT, Nesians Unite, and Change It Now! In her off time, she enjoys taking goofy pictures of her dog, buying little knick knacks, and exploring new cafés.