In this episode of the ESAB podcast, co-hosts Marlene Garcia and Valeria Mejía sit down with Michael Alvarez Franco from SDSU’s Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach, and Success (EOPOS) to learn more about his journey, career, and experiences as both a student and professional.Michael shares his background, including where he’s from, his academic path, and how he became involved with EOPOS. He reflects on how he stepped into his current role as an EOPOS Outreach Specialist for Compact for Success and gives listeners an inside look at his day-to-day responsibilities. From the most stressful aspects of his work to the moments that make it all worthwhile, Michael offers an honest perspective on working in student support services and what keeps him motivated t ...