Jessica Yandell is a Veterans Benefits Advisor at the Portsmouth Campus. She served the United States Air Force from 1992 - 1998 as Personnel Journeyman/Administrator. After leaving the Air Force, Jessica worked for Southeastern Virginia Job Training Administration (SVJTA presently One Stop at Glenrock Road) as an administrative assistant in 1999 while attending Tidewater Community College for an Associate of Science Degree in Social Science. 

In 2001, Jessica left SVJTA to work for TCC as part-time Administrative Assistant for Tidewater Tech Prep Consortium and Student Worker for the Veterans Affairs Office and Social Sciences Division while attending TCC full-time.Jessica continued to work for TCC as part-time Administrative Assistant and Student Advisor while attending Old Dominion University for her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Counseling. While attending ODU, Jessica was hired full-time as Tech Prep Coordinator. It was while she was working as Tech Prep Coordinator when she completed her Master of Pastoral Studies with a Focus in Christian Spirituality with Loyola University, New Orleans in 2008 and enrolled shortly thereafter in the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Training Program at the VA Medical Hospital in Hampton, VA to become a certified chaplain. When Tech Prep Program ceased in 2011, Jessica was hired as part-time Academic Advisor at the Norfolk Campus Counseling Office before being hired full-time as Veterans Benefits Advisor. Jessica is on her final semester for her chaplain certification training and is an Adjunct Instructor for Religion and Student Development for the College. 

Coby W. Dillard is a Veterans Benefits Advisor at the Chesapeake Campus. Coby enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2000, and left the service as a Yeoman Second Class in 2006. His duty stations include the USS Constellation, VFA-106, and Joint Task Force-Guantanamo. His personal awards include the Joint Service and Navy Achievement Medals, and he earned qualifications in both Surface and Aviation Warfare. He is a veteran of both Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

After leaving the Navy, Coby worked as a contractor and civil servant in Washington, DC. His contractor positions include work with the State Department, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Coast Guard. He worked at the Coast Guard and the Department of Veterans Affairs as a federal employee before relocating to Norfolk in 2009. Politically active within his community, he worked on the successful campaigns of Gov. Bob McDonnell and Representative Scott Rigell, as well as with other candidates and political organizations in the Hampton Roads area.

Coby has worked at TCC since 2010, first as a work-study in the Norfolk VA office, then as a financial aid assistant, and as a VA Certifying Official.  He served as the Norfolk Campus Student Government Association President from 2011-2012, and graduated with his Associate of Science degree in Social Sciences in May 2012. He is currently working towards a Bachelors of Science in Political Science.

Martin Herrera, QMC(RET), US Navy.  Martin enlisted in the Navy in 1991 immediately following High School and retired after 20 years of Honorable and Faithful service in 2011.  While serving he put his all into his job, believing that "all my energy and effort needed to be focused on the mission and my sailors first. I am a true believer in 'ship, shipmate, self' hierarchy of needs." Whenever an opportunity arose to further or better his career, he made sure the sailors around him were served first. He is currently a full time student at TCC working towards his first Associates Degree in Information Systems Technology.

Latricia E. Williams is a Veteran Benefits Advisor at Tidewater Community College Norfolk campus. She has challenged the workforce environment since graduating from high school in 1996. Even though Latricia has never served in the Armed Forces, her willingness to challenge many obstacles in her life, has displayed faithfulness and dedication. As a single mother of two, Latricia pursued her passion and received an Associates of Applied Science in Funeral Services at Tidewater Community College May 2011. She has also received her certificate from The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards. Because of Latricia's determination to accomplish her goals, she is continuing her education and is currently pursuing her Bachelor's to become a Grief Counselor. By staying positive and motivated, Latricia will be continuing her education to achieve success.