Experience

Cañada College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Postsecondary Success and the University Center

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Lead the planning, developing, directing and evaluation for post-secondary success and completion at Cañada College for Latinx, first-generation college students, and disproportionately impacted students. Responsible for developing and managing programs and partnerships with 4 year institutions for the University Center. Manage the general funds and Title V, Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) U.S. Department of Education grant. Supervise and evaluate full-time, part-time, and hourly staff. Lead and participate in research, assessment and report preparations required by the grant, College and District. Show less



USC Rossier School of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Assistant Professor (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  Course instructor for diversity, equity and inclusion for USC Rossier School of Education Organizational Change and Leadership program. Design curriculum for leaders across various industries and fields: military, tech, business, education, non-profit etc. Lead and facilitate range of DEI topics, concepts and theories including systemic and institutional racism, social constructs, intersectional identities, unconscious bias, diversity excellence, white fragility, colorblind ideology, stereotype threat and critical race theory. Show less



University of Southern California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Dean for Diversity and Strategic Initiatives

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2018

  Supervised staff and managed operations for the USC Dornsife College Office for Diversity and Strategic Initiatives. Developed strategic diversity initiatives with Vice Dean to ensure diversity goals are met for Dornsife College. Managed operational budget, foundation grants and gifts accounts. Developed relationships with constituents in order to advance diversity goals. Provided support to ensure success for marginalized students, students of color and disproportionately impacted student populations. Produced assessment, accountability and annual reports. Worked in collaboration with Dornsife Advancement on funding opportunities. Show less

• Director, Asian Pacific American Student Services

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

  Supervised the staff and managed services in the Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS) department at the University of Southern California (USC). APASS programs include orientation, leadership development, service-learning and community immersion, career and peer mentoring, cross-cultural and educational programs, assessments, graduate field internship opportunities, academic collaborations, and advocacy. Provided social, emotional and academic support to students. Developed strategic partnerships with faculty, staff, community members and alumni to align with the mission of the University, the Division of Student Affairs and APASS. Show less



Santa Clara University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Director, Office for Multicultural Learning

  • 2007 - 2012

  Managed operation, assessments, program development and coordination to meet the University’s goals for diversity and inclusive excellence. Managed the operational budget, the program budget and gift funds from external entities. Supervised all the program coordination, assessments and grant processes. Facilitated diversity discussions and training. Served as staff support for students to ensure their college success. Built relationships with key constituents and community members and managed the communication of the office. Show less

• Associate Director, Office for Multicultural Learning

  • 2005 - 2007

  Managed the Irvine Foundation Grant to align with our Center and University’s diversity program initiatives. Served as the liaison to the James Irvine Foundation. Produced assessment reports and final reports to demonstrate accountability. Served as the advisor to faculty, staff and students on the grant process to align with the diversity goal’s for the James Irvine Foundation.



Saint Mary's College of California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Delphine Intercultural Center

  • 2004 - 2005

  Founding Director of the Delphine Intercultural Center. Charged with developing and coordinating the infrastructure of the Center through the formation of student, staff and faculty advisory boards. Developed student leadership programs in the area of diversity and advised student organizations. Provided social, emotional and academic support to students. Founding Director of the Delphine Intercultural Center. Charged with developing and coordinating the infrastructure of the Center through the formation of student, staff and faculty advisory boards. Developed student leadership programs in the area of diversity and advised student organizations. Provided social, emotional and academic support to students.



Saint Mary's College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Coordinator of Student Programs

  • 2002 - 2004

  Coordinator of Student Programs, Student Activities and Leadership Programs Coordinated marketing, implementation and outreach of freshmen orientation, transfer orientation and Week of Welcome. Recruited and trained student leaders for various leadership positions to support these programs. Managed budget oversight of the programs. Coordinator of Student Programs, Student Activities and Leadership Programs Coordinated marketing, implementation and outreach of freshmen orientation, transfer orientation and Week of Welcome. Recruited and trained student leaders for various leadership positions to support these programs. Managed budget oversight of the programs.