MEET THE TOUR GUIDES

ANTHONY CASTELLANOS

Year: Freshmen

Hometown: Lynwood, CA

Major: Psychology

Academic College: College of Natural and Behaviors Sciences

One Word to Describe Myself: Adroit

Why I Chose to be a Guide: To help students become more comfortable with transitioning to a University.

Quote I Live By: Sic Parvis Magna (Greatness from small beginnings).

Fun Facts: I was three seconds away for qualifying in the Junior Olympics for swimming.

Future Goal: Become a Family Therapist or Video Game designer.

KELSEY CASTELLANOS

Hometown: Huntington Park, CA

Year: Senior

Major: Chicana/o Studies Minor: Women Studies

Academic College: College of Arts and Humanities 

One Word to Describe Myself: Friendly

Why I Chose to be a Guide: I chose to be a guide to talk to others about my experience as a CSUDH student and tell them about the Toro community.

Quote I Live By: Everyday is a new beginning.

Fun Facts: I have never missed a Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day since I can remember.

Future Goal: I want to become an Academic Advisor in the Higher Education System.

TATIANNA HERRERA 

Hometown: Carson, CA

Year: Senior

Major: Criminal Justice

Academic College: College of Business and Public Administration

One Word to Describe Myself: Determined

Why I Chose to be a Guide: In order to be aware of the resources available on campus and to share that information with prospective students and families before I graduate.

Quote I Live By: Vendi Vidi Vici (I came. I saw. I conquered).

Fun Facts: I met the currently elected female Presiding Judge Carolyn Kuhl of the Los Angeles Superior Courts through an internship on campus.

Future Goal: Become an Immigration Attorney.

YASMINE LARA 

Hometown: Hawthorne, CA

Year: Sophomore

Major: Psychology      Minor: Language and Linguistics

Academic College: College of Natural Behavioral Sciences

One Word to Describe Myself: Hard-Working

Why I Chose to be a Guide: I want to make sure everyone knows what resources CSUDH has. I also want to show everyone our beautiful campus.

Quote I Live By: Carpe Diem

Fun Fact: I’m among the few people who wear a helmet when biking, and people stare at me so much for it.

Future Goal: I want to become a Speech and Language Pathologist.

ITZEL MARIN 

Hometown: Long Beach, CA

Year: Freshman

Major: Graphic Design

Academic College: College of Arts and Humanities

One Word to Describe Myself: Expressive

Why I Chose to be a Guide: To share the Toro experience and get out of my comfort zone.

Quote I Live By: Count your blessings, not your worries

Fun Fact: I was invited to design for Adidas shoes and met Pharrell Williams during the event.

Future Goal: Start my own graphic t-shirt business.

VINCE RICHMOND 

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Year: Senior

Major: Theatre Arts

Academic College: College of Arts and Humanities

Why I chose to be a Guide: To share meaningful information and opportunities our campus has to offer future Toros.

Quote I Live By: Begin each day as if it were on purpose.

Fun Fact: I was a 5-time California Team qualifier for wrestling in middle and high school.

Future Goal: I want to work in the entertainment field whether it is acting or amusement parks.

JOSETH SIGARAN 

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Year: Senior

Major: Public Administration

Academic College: College of Business Administration and Public Policy

One Word to Describe Myself: Humble

Why I chose to be a Guide: To improve myself as a person, become a better public speaker and encourage prospective students to attend college.

Fun Fact: I used to tell jokes in the 9^th Grade.

Future Goal: To work for a hospital as an Administrative Support.

BRYANNA SMITH 

Hometown: Carson, CA

Year: Junior

Major: Sociology     Minor: Political Science

Academic College: College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

One Word to Describe Myself: Passionate

Why I Chose to be a Guide: I love knowing that I would be the first impression on students when they come to CSUDH, sharing my own experience and knowledge.

Quote I Live By: You know what you know and no one can take that away from you.

Fun Fact: I spent a week with the program Tech Trek: A Math and Science Camp for Girls where I had the honor of kissing a Sea Hair and played with Leopard Sharks.

Future Goal: Become the Supreme Court Judge and receive my PHD. Sociology.

JADA WRIGHT 

Hometown: Hawthorne, CA

Year: Freshman

Major: Kinesiology/Physical Therapy

Academic College: College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing

One Word to Describe Myself: Kind

Why I Chose to be a Guide: It gives me the opportunity to meet new people everyday, and I like being the first face people see when they come to see my campus.

Quote I live by: Do not be afraid to be yourself.

 Fun Fact: I used to model for Black House White Market.

Future Goal: I want to become a Physical Therapist for athletes.