Dieu Ho, Executive Director

Dieu (“Zu”) grew up in Phoenix, Arizona before making the move to Maine, where she graduated from Bowdoin College with a double major in Government and Music, and a minor in Spanish. She worked in college admissions at Bates College and Bowdoin College before completing her Master’s in Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dieu transitioned to college counseling in the Boston area before arriving at Breakthrough Santa Fe in June 2021. As a first-generation college student, Dieu is passionate about college preparation and access, and is thrilled to be a part of the Breakthrough family! When Dieu isn’t at Breakthrough, she enjoys hiking, singing loudly in the car, and eating spicy food.

Jordan Bosiljevac, Associate Director

Originally from Albuquerque,  Jordan graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a bachelor’s degree in International & Intercultural Studies and Spanish. After graduating, she taught English in Puebla, Mexico as a Fulbright-Garcia Robles Grantee. Jordan worked for three summers as a Breakthrough Teaching Fellow, and she is happy to be back working full-time in the Breakthrough community. Jordan works with our 7th and 8th grade families.

Marvin Nogueda, Student Support Coordinator

Marvin graduated from the University of Virginia with degrees in foreign language education and Spanish literature. He has assumed various roles in the field of education with particular emphasis in access to opportunity. Marvin runs Breakthrough’s tutoring program and works with our 9th and 10th grade families. A jack-of-all-trades, Marvin delves into a variety of hobbies including dancing, acting, running, traveling, and writing.