First-Generation Faculty and Staff

Center for Student Success, Division of Student Affairs, adans@sandiego.edu
B.A. Spanish
M.A. Leadership Studies

For the last seven years, Adan has led the Rainbow Educator Program, supported multicultural and Changemaker student organizations, coordinated experiences focused on social justice education, as well as contributed to several campus wide efforts to strengthen supporting systems for underrepresented student populations at USD.

Paralegal Certificate Program, Division of Professional & Continuing Education, amcginley@sandiego.edu
B.A. Journalism & Spanish
M.A. Leadership Studies

Adrianna assists with admissions, advising, and program management for the Paralegal Certificate Program within the Division of Professional & Continuing Education.

Career Development Center, Division of Academic Affairs, alexlo@sandiego.edu
B.A. Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts
M.A. Postsecondary Education Leadership

Alex is the Assistant Director of Transfer and Graduate Student Networks. He is the Career Development Center's liaison to nontraditional students and graduate students through campus partners such as Graduate Student Life, Transfer Learning Communities, Military and Veterans Program, and Office of International Students and Scholars.

Military and Veterans Programs, Division of Student Affairs, aetter@sandiego.edu
M.S. Adult, Occupational, and Continuing Education

Amanda oversees Military and Veterans Program through Access, Support, and Connect for all Military-connected Students.

Student Support Services, Division of Academic Affairs, amcanizal@sandiego.edu
B.A. Communication and Media Studies
M.A. Higher Education Leadership

As an Academic Coordinator Ariela's role is to provide academic advising, financial aid, personal counseling, cultural activities, empowering workshops, peer networking, mentoring, and post-BA planning throughout the students' academic career at USD. As an Academic Coordinator, Ariela provides services to help retain and graduate students by helping them begin their professional careers or pursue graduate education.

Ethical Development and Restorative Practices, Division of Student Affairs, cappel@sandiego.edu
Bachelor of Arts

Catherine serves as a Student Affairs Assistant

Copley Library, Division of Academic Affairs, cpaolillo@sandiego.edu
B.A. Fine Art, Studio
M.S. Library & Information Science
M.S. History of Art, Architecture, & Design

As the Evening Access Librarian, Catherine is responsible for all aspects of Copley Library's operation during the evening and late night hours. This includes supervising part-time staff and student assistants, staffing the Reference Desk during late evening hours, and serving as a liaison between Copley Library and USD Public Safety. She also manages the library's Light Reading collection and assists with outreach initiatives as needed.

Student Conduct, Division of Student Affairs, donald.godwin@sandiego.edu
B.A. Communication Arts
M.P.A. Public Administration
Ed.D. Educational Leadership

Donald serves as the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students. He has oversight for student conduct, Residential Life Administration, crisis management, and student media.

Office of Vice President of Student Affairs, Division of Student Affairs, igonzalez@sandiego.edu
B.A. International Relations

Irma serves as the Executive Assistant to the AVP/Dean of Students within the Office of Student Affairs. Irma is also a graduate student at SOLES, pursuing a master's in higher education leadership.

Career Development Center, Division of Academic Affairs, ireyes@sandiego.edu
B.A. Psychology

The University of San Diego Career Development Center currently manages a mandatory career-readiness program for the School of Business and the College of Arts & Sciences. In their position, Isela is responsible for tracking all student and event activity related to these programs. This includes items such as awarding students credit for completed activities, managing student account holds, and leading weekly undergraduate orientation sessions for newly declared students.

President's Office, jtharris@sandiego.edu
B.Ed. Secondary Education / Comprehensive Social Sciences
M.Ed. Educational Administration
D.Ed. Higher Education Administration

Dr. Harris is the President of USD.

Office of Vice President of Student Affairs, Division of Student Affairs, jelitsafonseca@sandiego.edu
B.A. Anthropology and Psychology
M.A. Higher Education Leadership

Student Activities and Involvement, Division of Student Affairs, jlee@sandiego.edu
B.A. Sociology
M.Ed. Student Affairs in Higher Education

Jen is the Director of Student Activities and Involvement. She oversees Associated Students, Torero Program Board and Student Organizations.

School of Leadership & Education Sciences, jromero@sandiego.edu
M.A. Counseling

Judith is a counseling graduate student at USD.

Hahn School of Nursing, macauley@sandiego.edu
M.S. Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Ph.D.

Karen serves as the Associate Dean of Advanced Practice Programs in the School of Nursing.

Hahn School of Nursing, kathymarsh@sandiego.edu
Registered Nurse
B.S. Nursing
M.S. Nursing
Ph.D.

Kathy serves as the Associate Dean in the School of Nursing.

Student Leadership, Involvement, and Changemaking, Division of Student Affairs, Kthao@sandiego.edu
B.A. Kinesiology, Physical Education

Koua's role as a Graduate Assistant for leadership is to coordinate undergraduate student initiatives and advise Culturally-Based Fraternities and Sororities here at USD. Koua is also a student in USD's Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program.

Department of Residential Life, Division of Student Affairs, mortega@sandiego.edu
B.A. Literary Journalism

Mariana is currently a graduate student in the M.A Higher Education program at USD under the School of Leadership and Education Science (SOLES) . She also serves as the Community Director for San Buen.

Graduate Student Life, Division of Student Affairs, marianns@sandiego.edu
B.A. International Relations 
M.A. International Relations

Mariann advises the Graduate Student Council and Graduate Student Organizations, and collaborates with campus partners to create spaces for student growth and engagement.

Office of Undergraduate Admission, Division of Academic Affairs, mcornejo@sandiego.edu
B.A. Communication Studies

As a Senior Admission Counselor for Multicultural Recruitment, Marisela's responsibilities include: working with first generational students, coordinating programs for community based organizations, and advising Student Outreach and Recruitment Ambassador's Club. Marisela is also a student in USD's Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program.

Military and Veterans Program, Division of Student Affairs, edithmendez@sandiego.edu
B.A. Human Development

Meredith is currently a graduate student and an ambassador of the USD SOLES Higher Education Leadership program, graduating in Spring 2019. She is also the Graduate Assistant and Outreach & Event Specialist at the USD Military and Veterans Program, located in UC 225.

Environmental and Ocean Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, swalther@sandiego.edu
B.A. 
M.S. (University of Virginia)
M.S. (University of Oregon)
Ph.D.

Suzanne serves as faculty on the Environmental side of her department, teaching courses such as Natural Disasters and Geomorphology, as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software based skills courses. Her research is focused on river systems, water resources, and human-environment interactions in watersheds.

School of Leadership & Education Sciences, tanishamartin@sandiego.edu
B.A. Geography / Sociology / Political Science
M.A. Leadership Studies '18

Tanisha works with the The Nonprofit Institute (within SOLES) on projects that focus on the environment and social justice, with special emphasis in Climate-Conscious Leadership Coaching and developing research projects to support first-generation students.

University Centers/Operations, Division of Auxiliaries, tonis@sandiego.edu
Business Administration

For the last 24 years, Toñis has assisted the USD community and external clients on their special events in the University Center, Student Life Pavilion and Salomon Lecture Hall. In addition to running the day to day building operations, she works with 30+ USD Student Assistants in hiring, training and nurturing them for University Center Operations.