Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students provides a variety of programs and services designed to enhance student learning and development. Our goal is to develop a community that supports the success of our students inside and outside of the classroom. Our office strives to:

• Provide opportunities for students to engage in meaningful learning experiences
• Facilitate connections between students to promote a sense of belonging and community on campus
• Support student health and well-being by connecting them with valuable resources
• Provide programs and services related to wellness, student engagement, safety, student conduct, and co-curricular exploration

Departments

Helpful Resources

Our Staff

Matthew Smith, Ph.D. Associate Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students  mattsmith@csudh.edu

Anna Liza Garcia Manager of Student Life Assessment and Planning  algarcia@csudh.edu

Rasheedah Shakoor Executive Director, ASI  rshakoor@csudh.edu

Cecilia Ortiz Executive Director, Loker Student Union  cortiz@csudh.edu

Adam Kasarda Director, Student disAbility Resource Center  akasarda@csudh.edu

Addae Jahdai-Brown Director, Residential Living and Learning   ajahdaibrown@csudh.edu

Mayra Romo Associate Director, Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE)   mromo@csudh.edu

Megan Tagle Adams Director, Women+s  and Multicultural Resource Centers  madams@csudh.edu

Vacant Director, Student Conduct

Bianca Bisi Manager of Student Support  bbisi@csudh.edu

Liat Vorobiev Interim Associate Director, Office of Student Life  lvorobiev@csudh.edu