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

Theresa Lucas, Ed.D.

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

Elora Becker

Elora Becker
Program Assistant, Student Affairs
Contact Elora Becker

Melinda Ambani, M.S.

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

Tylina

Tylina Burdell, M.S.
Assistant Director, Housing and Services
310-846-2648
Contact Tylina Burdell 

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

Julia Bingham, M.Ed.

Julia Bingham, M.Ed.
Executive Director, Career Services
310-665-6966
Contact Julia Bingham 

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

Vacant
Director for Student Engagement and Leadership

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

Tatiana Yanik, FNP, BC

Tatiana Yanik, FNP, BC
Nurse Practitioner
Student Health and Wellness Center: Medical Services
310-846-5738
Contact Tatiana Yanik

Michelle Obergföll, M.S.

Michelle Obergföll, M.S.
Director, Disability Services
424-207-3785
Contact Michelle Obergföll

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

Jade Wollman

Jade Wollman
Clinical Counselor, Student Health and Wellness Center
424-207-3754
Contact Jade Wollman

Monica Clover

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