We Make the Difference
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Joan Breves Executive Director 510 849-2911 extension 302 joan@ctpberk.org |
Christine Tabony Office and Finance Manager 510 849-2911 extension 301 christine@ctpberk.org |
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Alex Tabony Program Developer & Instructor 510 849-2911 extension 304 alex@ctpberk.org |
Mykel Gubin, CI & CT Student Advocate & Deaf Services Coordinator 510 849-2911 extension 306 Video Phone: 866 349 1967 mykel@ctpberk.org |
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Cara Sperry Instructor & Admissions Officer 510 849-2911 extension 303 cara@ctpberk.org |
Jasper Hill Instructor & Web Developer 510 849-2911 extension 305 jasper@ctpberk.org |
Executive Director
Joan Breves
510 849 2911 extension 302
joan@ctpberk.org
Since 1981, Joan Breves has been part of over 400 CTP graduates success stories. As Executive Director, Joan is responsible for ensuring that all operations are in line with CTP’s mission. She analyzes and approves the budget, oversees each staff position and maintains active communication with community leaders, executives of funding agencies and other stakeholders important to CTP’s mission.
When Joan started at CTP she traveled around to the different rehabilitation facilities to talk to potential students about the Computer Technologies Program. Joan was CTP’s top recruiter. It didn’t matter if that potential student was still in a hospital bed undergoing treatment or getting ready to go forth into the world. Joan wanted everyone to know about the opportunities that awaited them at CTP.
It is Joan’s passion and enthusiasm for providing disabled people with opportunities that has made CTP a success for over two decades. CTP continues to hold a high placement rate for its students and now offers a Networking and Technical Support Training program in addition to the Office Systems Training track. Over 60 Bay Area corporations participate as members of CTP’s Business Advisory Council.
Besides the many awards that she has received throughout the years, Joan’s most impressive accomplishment was overseeing a $450,000 capital expansion campaign to allow CTP to enhance and expand its services to the community. By partnering with a developer to build a mixed-use facility which includes a ground floor café and a garden rooftop, CTP currently has 4000 sq ft office and training space in downtown Berkeley’s burgeoning Art District.
Joan is the proud recipient of the Willard Scott Award for her unique and outstanding contributions to the National Association of Rehabilitation Programs in Computer Training. She has been honored by nine partners of the Ed Roberts Campus Project for her insight and vision in the creation of that campus and she has received an award from the State of California Department of Rehabilitation for her outstanding services in providing employment for persons with disabilities.
Office and Finance Manager
Christine Tabony
510 849 2911 extension 301
christine@ctpberk.org
Program Developer & Instructor
Alex Tabony
510 849 2911 extension 304
alex@ctpberk.org
When Alex Tabony was young he enjoyed taking things apart to see how they worked. His junior high school had one of the first computer labs, and Alex hung out there before, during and after school to learn how computers worked.
After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in mechanical engineering, Alex applied his degree to what he loves most: computers. He spent several years working as an independent computer consultant, computer programmer, network administrator and web developer before coming to CTP in 1999.
Currently, Alex administers to all of CTP’s computer needs. He teaches, performs server administration and maintains CTP’s computers. He has an innate ability to see the big picture and knows what academic skills are necessary in the working world. He develops appropriate curriculum for each class, taking into account market trends and BAC feedback, so that each student can learn as much as possible within the duration of the NTST program and be adequately prepared for their first technical support position.
Alex understands that learning how to work with computers and networks takes huge amounts of patience. He applies that patience to his classroom training and works with his students so that they can complete projects with great proficiency while still meeting the assigned project deadlines.
Alex is an approved post-secondary instructor. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, seeing movies, building websites and evaluating and drinking coffee.
Student Advocate & Deaf Services Coordinator
Mykel Gubin, CI & CT
510 849 2911 extension 306
Video Phone: 866 349 1967
mykel@ctpberk.org
When Mykel Gubin first became fascinated with American Sign Language while living on Long Island, he had no idea that one day he would have a career involving the language.
In 1998, Mykel completed an interpreter training program that utilized Berkeley’s Vista College curriculum. Upon graduation, Mykel was employed at Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults as an employment consultant/advocate working with the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. The job consisted of assisting them with their employment needs, training and education. At the same time, he worked part-time as a freelance interpreter.
Mykel made the transition to full-time freelance interpreter in 2002. Within a year, he decided to take advantage of the benefits of freelancing and moved to his favorite place: San Francisco. Always wanting to live in California since he was a child, Mykel made the city his new home.
After freelancing in the Bay Area for a couple of years, Mykel took over Maureen Fitzgerald s position as the Deaf Services Coordinator at CTP. In addition, he continues to freelance as a certified interpreter.
Instructor & Admissions Officer
Cara Sperry
510 849-2911 extension 303
Instructor & Web Developer
Jasper Hill
510 849-2911 extension 305
