Student Affairs Staff Directory

Nicholas Negrete, Ed.D

Nicholas Vela-Negrete, Ed.D
Vice President, Student Affairs 
310-665-6936
Contact Dr. Nick Vela-Negrete

Dr. Theresa Smiling

Theresa Lucas, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Affairs
310-665-6967
Contact Dr. Theresa Lucas

Francarlo Resto, M.A.

Francarlo Resto, M.A.
Assistant Dean, Community Engagement and Belonging
310-846-2595
Contact Francarlo Resto

Brenda Routa

Brenda Routa
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Institutional Advancement
310-665-6960
Contact Brenda Routa

Melinda Ambani, M.S.

Melinda Ambani, M.S.
Director, Residence Life and Housing
310-846-2591
Contact Melinda Ambani

Alezae Cary, M.A.

Alezae Cary, M.A.
Assistant Director, Community Engagement 
310-846-3736
Contact Alezae Cary

Cheyenne Diaz

Cheyenne Diaz
Residence Life Summer Housing Assistant
310-846-2647
Contact Cheyenne Diaz

Paul Hardister

Paul Hardister
Executive Director, Career Services
310-665-6966
Contact Paul Hardister

Valerie Diaz

Valerie Diaz
Assistant Director, Career Education
310-665-6962
Contact Valerie Diaz

Edward Kang

Edward Kang
Assistant Director, Student Employment and Operations
310-846-2583
Contact Edward Kang

Owlbert

Kolini Fepulea'i To'omalatai Coleman
Director, Student Engagement and Leadership
Contact Kolini Coleman

Nikiya McWilliams, Ed.D.

Nikiya McWilliams, Ed.D.     
Assistant Director, Student Engagement and Leadership 
310-846-2595
Contact Dr. Nikiya McWilliams

Julie Spencer, M.D., M.P.H.

Julie Spencer, M.D., M.P.H.
Director and Physician
Student Health and Wellness Center: Medical Services
310-846-5738
Contact Dr. Julie Spencer

James Birks, LMFT

James Birks, LMFT
Director and Clinical Counselor
Student Health and Wellness Center: Counseling and Psychological Services
310-846-5738
Contact James Birks

Monica Clover

Monica Colver
Clinical Counselor, Student Health and Wellness Center
424-207-3768
Contact Monica Colver

Keenan Jones

Keenan Jones
Associate Director, Employer Relations & Alumni Engagement
424-207-3760
Contact Keenan Jones

Stephanie Alvarenga

Stephanie Alvarenga
Student Health and Wellness Operations
Contact Stephanie Alvarenga

Vacant

Nurse Practitioner

Vacant
Assistant Director, Housing and Services

Vacant

Director, Disability Services

Vacant

Clinical Counselor, Student Health and Wellness Center