Education
Claremont Graduate University, PhD Student Affairs and Higher Ed Admin, 2014
Humboldt State University, MA Education, 2008
Vassar College, BA Science, Technology & Society, 2004
Professional Experience
UC San Diego - Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
Cal State Long Beach - Dean of Students, 2017 - 2022
UC Irvine - Director of Palo Verde, Graduate Housing, 2013 - 2017
Pomona College - Director of Student Programs & Director of Residence Life, 2012 - 2013
Cal Poly Pomona - Area Coordinator, 2008 - 2012
Humboldt State University - Residence Life Coordinator, 2004-2008
Publications
Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso – NASPA Leadership Exchange, Spring 2022
The Respect Project: A Pilot to College Mobile Qualitative Data – NASPA Leadership Exchange, Summer 2018
Vassar Vets: The Experience of Men at a Women’s College – Doctoral Dissertation, Claremont Graduate University 2014
Environmental and Psychological Influences of Residential Common Spaces on University Students – Master’s Thesis, Humboldt State University 2008
Teaching Experience
UC Irvine - Thrive@UCI, First Year Experience Course, Fall 2015 - Present
Cal Poly Pomona - Freshman Year Experience, Computer Science, Fall 2008, Fall 2009
Humboldt State University - Various Leadership Courses, Fall 2005 - Spring 2008
Humboldt State University - Freshmen Interest Groups, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Fall 2007
Committees & Service
NASPA Region VI Board, 2020 - Present
Chair Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, 2016 - Present
NASPA Region VI Southern California Board, 2016 - 2020
NASPA Region VI WISA mentor, 2016 - 2020
WoW Women of WACUHO, 2013-2017(Chair 2013 - 2015)
Equity & Diversity Awareness Committee, WACUHO, 2009 - 2013 (Chair 2012-13)
Programs Committee, WACUHO, 2009-2012
Staff Council, Humboldt State University, 2007-2008
EOP Search Committee, Humboldt State University, 2007
API Graduation Ceremony, Humboldt State University, 2006-2008
Dialogue on Race, Humboldt State University, 2005-2008
Honors & Awards
Inducted into Order of Omega April, CSULB 2021
Long Beach State Athletics “Beach Pride” Award May 2019
Women’s Leadership Institute, Spelman Johnson Scholarship December 2018
Community Partner Award, A Place Called Home Shaheen Scholars June 2018
Outstanding Woman of WACUHO, WACUHO 2017
NASPA Region VI Innovative Program Award, NASPA Region VI, 2015
Diversity & Affirmative Action Award, WACUHO, 2010
Women for Change Award, Cal Poly Pomona, 2010
University Housing Services STAR Award, Cal Poly Pomona, 2008-2012
Division of Student Affairs Rookie of the Year, Cal Poly Pomona, 2009
NRHH Advisor of the Month, Humboldt State University, 2006
NRHH Advisor of the Year Nomination, Humboldt State University, 2005
Programming Team of the Year, Vassar College, 2004
Programming Team of the Year, Vassar College, 2002
Certifications
Certificates: T9 Mastered Title IX Investigator, Certified Mediator, Red Cross Shelter Manager, CSU Basic Needs Ambassador, CSU I CAN HELP Master Trainer, Defensive Driver, CPR, First Aid, Safe Zone Ally, Undocumented Student Ally, Muslim Student Ally, Disability Awareness Ally, VetNet Ally, Community Emergency Response Team, Mental Health First Aid
Languages: Conversational French