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Vacant, Director
Email: @csudh.edu
Retention Specialist
Email: emelena2@csudh.edu
Harmony ⁞ Connectedness ⁞ Responsibility ⁞ Restorative ⁞ Context
Efren Melena is a first-generation college graduate who grew up in Long Beach, CA. After high school, he attended Long Beach City College where he completed his general education. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Master of Science in Counseling from CSUDH! GO TOROS! He is passionate about creating a space where students can raise questions, concerns, or thoughts about their career and academic goals. His passion is to serve underrepresented student populations and help them reach their full potential at CSUDH and beyond. He believes that all students can achieve their career and academic goals with the proper guidance and support.
On his spare time, Efren enjoys learning about his ancestors, exploring coffee shops, and spending quality time with his loved ones.
Bachelor of Arts, Human Services, CSU Dominguez Hills
Master of Science, Counseling, CSU Dominguez Hills
Program Coordinator
Email: yalonso@csudh.edu
Responsibility ⁞ Consistency ⁞ Input ⁞ Discipline ⁞ Futuristic
Yesenia Alonso currently serves as the Program Coordinator for the TRIO SSS Program. In her current role, she supports the SSS Team with daily program operations and programming for SSS Participants. Although she works primarily behind the scenes, she is an integral part of the SSS team and is a valued CSUDH Staff member. Yesenia is also a proud CSUDH Alumni, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development in 2022. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her family and loves attending concerts.
Bachelor of Science, Child Development, CSU Dominguez Hills
Master of Public Administration Candidate, CSU Northridge