About

"I am the Founding Director of the Center for Access to Science for All (CASA) at Fresno State and a proud two-time alumna. As the eldest daughter of immigrant farmworkers, I have dedicated more than 25 years to expanding educational opportunities for students from historically underserved communities. I am passionate about helping students succeed and preparing the next generation of health care and STEM professionals."

Fun fact: My husband and I have five children, and we love spending time togheter outdoors. 

“I serve students by driving marketing and communications efforts and designing impactful campaigns, managing social media strategies, and creating cohesive branding for all CASA programs. I support student engagement through outreach, newsletters, and event coordination, while also assisting with daily operations, financial planning, and policy interpretation. I foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace, manage budgets, and supervise student assistants to ensure the efficient functioning of the center. ”

Fun fact: I am 4th of 9 siblings

“I support coordinating the summer bridge program, first-year peer mentorship program, student programming, professional/ personal development, and encouraging California’s future leaders in the Central Valley”

Fun fact: I am obsessed with experiment 626 

“My role as Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator provides me opportunities to connect with students of all backgrounds to be their liaison for the HCOP and HPP programs. You will likely see me during a presentation, tabling event, or taking pictures at CASA events for our social media!”

Fun fact: I do film photography and editing on the side! 

“I facilite summer internships, provide guidance and resources for MCAT, DAT, OAT, and GRE test preparation, organize student events, assist with professional pathway navigation, and offer holistic support to ensure overall student success and well-being. I also support CASA staff and coordinators in organizing events, trips, workshops, and outreach events to help students excel in their undergraduate careers and prepare for their graduate education or professional pursuits.”

Fun fact: I love snorkling, ziplining, and trying new food.

“I am a lecturer, program director, and student advocate at Fresno State with a background in scientific and biomedical research, laboratory coordination, and grant-funded program leadership.

As Director of BOND, I help students build the knowledge, confidence, and professional skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. My work includes teaching lecture and laboratory courses, mentoring undergraduate researchers, developing academic enrichment and professional-development programming, and preparing students for graduate education and science-related careers."

Fun fact: My most favorite past time is swimming with dolphins!

“I support the coordinators and other staff in organizing events, trips, workshops, and other opportunities to help students excel in their undergraduate STEM careers and prepare for their graduate education or professional pursuits.” 

Fun fact: I am an ambivert

“My role is to assist the staff and coordinators in managing events, workshops, programs, and other oppurtunities to help students succeed in all aspects of their college career and provide success in future endeavors both educational or professional.”

Fun fact: I like to host table top roleplaying games.

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