Role Model 2011

Category: Staff

Lourdes Shahamiri, Catalog and Curriculum Coordinator, Curriculum and Scheduling Office

Ms. Shahamiri has a long and distinguished record of service to the Hispanic community.  She has shown exceptional leadership and dedication in serving the entire campus community, particularly in strengthening our diversity efforts.

Among Lourdes’ many accomplishments:

• Staff speaker at Mission Statement Day in 1995
• Founding member, past treasurer and president of the Latino Association of Faculty & Staff (LAFS)
• Member of President Stacy’s Hispanic Advisory Council and also served as Vice-Chair
• Driving force for the César E. Chávez Project to name the campus plaza and obtain the statue in his honor
• Staff representative in President Gonzalez’ President’s Council
• Chancellor Reed’s Presidential Search Committee
• President Haynes’ Transition Team Task Force and University Strategic Planning Task Force
• Active in the early development of the Hispanic Serving Institution initiative
• Co-chair of the Educational Equity Task Force
• Staff representative at the Academic Senate
• Recipient of the “All People’s Celebration” recognition, in 2006 and 2010, for advancing dialogue, community, and diversity at CSUSM
• Recipient of the Ernest and Leslie Zomalt “Outstanding Service Award” in 2008-09

Lourdes Shahamiri is a visionary leader, a consummate team player, an engaging colleague, and a wonderful mentor.  She holds an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies and Sciences, a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development with Counseling Services Concentration, and a Master of Arts in Sociological Practice.  Lourdes’ current position is Catalog and Curriculum Coordinator in the Office of Academic Programs.

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