Each month, Santa Rosa Junior College recognizes excellence on campus with an Employee of the Month Award.
Visit the Employee of the Month Nominations page to find out how to nominate someone you feel deserves this distinction.
Here is a list of past EOM recipients.
Previous recipient: Paul DeMartini - September 2026
October 2026 - Ceci Godoy Barragan
Congratulations to Ceci Godoy Barragan, our Employee of the Month for October 2026! Ceci serves as a Disability Intake Facilitator in Disability Resources in Petaluma, where her kindness, professionalism, and commitment to helping students navigate college makes a meaningful difference every day.
Ceci was born in Mexico and grew up in Michoacán before moving to Santa Rosa at age 12. She graduated from Santa Rosa High School and attended Santa Rosa Junior College before transferring to Sonoma State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Before joining SRJC, Ceci worked in retail and administrative roles, including positions at Cinnabon, Bath & Body Works, Sweet Factory, TJ Maxx, and the Northern California Center for Well Being.
Ceci’s history with SRJC began as a student employee in the Assessment Services office in 2014. She later worked as a Student Success Technician at the SRJC Roseland Center, returned to the Santa Rosa campus as an Administrative Assistant III in Student Life, Equity and Engagement, and became a classified employee in January 2024. She joined Disability Resources as a Disability Intake Facilitator, where she helps students understand and apply for disability-related services and accommodations.
In her role, Ceci meets with students to answer questions about Disability Resources, processes applications, follows up when additional information is needed, and helps ensure students receive timely support. She has also played an important role in implementing Accommodate, training staff on the new system and creating materials to help colleagues navigate it.
Her nominators, Denise Cooper and Matthew Long, shared their appreciation for Ceci’s contributions, noting that she helps create “a welcoming, supportive environment” and brings “kindness, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit” to her work. They also highlighted the care she brings to both students and colleagues, saying that her attention to her responsibilities and willingness to help make her a valued member of the SRJC community.
Ceci says her own experience as an SRJC student has shaped how she approaches her work. “We, the staff, can have a positive and negative impact on a student’s journey,” she shared. “I think it’s important to understand that and provide our best service to our students.” She hopes to give students the same positive experience she received from the people who supported her during her own time at SRJC.
Ceci describes perseverance as one of her greatest accomplishments. Her willingness to learn, adapt, and learn from her mistakes has helped her grow through the many changes she has experienced in her roles at SRJC. At the Petaluma campus, she is also cross-trained with the Testing Office and can assist with proctoring services, including the ACE exam, when additional support is needed.
Outside of work, Ceci enjoys taking solo walks and hikes, which she says help her clear her mind after a long day. She also enjoys relaxing at the beach with a good book. Ceci is the youngest of three siblings and lives near her older brother, sister, and mother.
When asked about being named Employee of the Month, Ceci shared, “I was surprised. I really did not expect it, especially because I have only had this role for two years. However, it really did warm my heart to know that my work is not taken for granted.”
Congratulations again to Ceci Godoy Barragan for her dedication to students, her willingness to learn and grow, and the kindness and care she brings to the SRJC community!