Advising Strategy & Operations Team

The Advising Strategy and Operations Team at Cal State University Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV are a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the advising experience for our diverse student body. With a focus on strategic initiatives and operational excellence, we collaborate across departments to implement innovative practices that support student success.

Our team is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels empowered to reach their academic and personal goals. We leverage data-driven insights to continually improve our advising strategies and ensure our services meet the evolving needs of our community.

Together, we aim to create a seamless and supportive advising experience that not only guides students through their educational journey but also inspires them to thrive beyond the classroom.

Advising Operations Team

Angela ByrnsPioneer Success Coach
Antonio Martinez, EOP Director
Bill IrwinStudent Success Project Coordinator
Cindy Salinas, Undeclared Advisor
George HannaPACE Counselor & Coordinator
Guilherme DiehlEOP Advisor
Jennifer Aure, Interim Director of Advising
Jennifer FloresAdmin Coordinator
Joanna Cady Aguilar, CSCI Advising Coordinator
Jerome Narvaez, CLASS Advising Coordinator
Melvin CalawayProject Rebound Advisor
Pamela Vega, Student Success Communications Coordindator
Peter Lee, CEAS Academic Advisor
Sam TranInternational Student Advisor
Santos CarterVeterans Advisor
Shabana Ali, CBE Advising Coordinator
Steven Spencer, Athletics Academic Advisor

Advising Strategy Team

Ana Garcia-Nevarez, CEAS Associate Dean
Bill IrwinStudent Success Project Coordinator
Fanny Yeung, AVP Instiutional Effectiveness & Research
Jennifer AureInterim Director of Advising
Jennifer FloresAdmin Coordinator
Jose PadillaDirector Affinity Programs and SEAS Engagement Initiatives
Julie Glass, CSCI Co-Interim Dean
Linda Ivey, CLASS Associate Dean
Lynn Bowes-Sperry, CBE Associate Dean
Martin Castillo, AVP Equity & Belonging/Dean of Students