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2015-2016

	Caroline Adjimi Student Assistant	Graduate Student Major: Psychology My name is Caroline Adjimi and I am international student from Africa, specifically Cameroon. I have been in CSUSM since spring 2014 and just graduated with a BA in Psychology. I am back for more school as a graduate student in the MSW program. I am hoping to assist undergraduate students to reach their goal, and more importantly to help consider graduate studies. Having said that, I am willing to spend time with them discussing about problems both in class and at home that may be interfering with their studies, help them manage their time to fulfill their commitments, and find and create resources to facilitate student learning.
	Daniel Canseco Chavez Student Assistant	Freshman Major: Applied Physics in Electronics Nationality: Mexican I was born in Oaxaca Mexico; I came to the United States four years ago in 2011. I have been exposed to many types of cultures from around the world. While taking some classes with students from other places in high school I came to comprehend other students point of view. Also I am the first generation in my family to attend to college, I could be a great example for new comer students who are also first generation students. I am a migrant student who struggled a lot in high school but make it into college, I faced racism, and a lot discrimination. I can give advise to those students who also faced those types of problems, and give them a helping hand to be successful throughout college.
	Julio Villa Chávez Student Assistant	Junior Major: Sociology (Children, Youth, and Families Concentration) and Spanish Nationality: Mexican Julio Villa Chávez is now a third year student at CSUSM. His hard work has given him the opportunity to hold different leadership positions on campus. Julio is the current president of S.T.A.N.D. (Standing Together As One)—an organization on campus that focuses on the success and well being of the AB 540/undocumented student population at CSUSM. On Spring 2015, President Karen Haynes appointed him to the Diversity Council. Along with other influential campus leaders, Julio has made his best efforts to make CSUSM a more welcoming and diverse institution. For the last two years, he has also mentor first year students in their pursuit of a higher education through SLL’s Peer Mentoring Program. As a Latin@ Center Peer Coach, Julio will provide students with resources offered at the center and university. He will continue to create meaningful conversations about social justice issues in the Americas and around the world. Being a DREAMER himself, Julio will strive to make the Latin@ Center a safe space for AB 540/undocumented students as well.
	Tanya Cosino Student Assistant	Major: Human Development Hello my name is Tanya Cosino, I'm a transfer student at Cal State San Marcos. I'm currently majoring in Human Development. As a Peer Coach at the Latin@ Center at CSUSM, I welcome all students to our new center by providing emotional support for new students in need, providing students with opportunities to participate in community events, workshops, and other outreach programs, keeping up to date with the Latino community by posting on our weekly blog. I can contribute by sharing my experiences as a first generation university student in my family and also provide advice to new incoming students.
	Karla Delgado-Palma Student Assistant	Freshman Major: Business Nationality: Mexican I am in my first year at CSUSM. I am a Peer Coach at the Latin@ Center on campus. I am a very positive, outgoing and caring person. I love to help others and I like to be in a positive environment. In my free time I love to exercise and listen to music. Working at the Latin@ Center will help me develop communication skills for my Business major. I am looking forward to growing as an individual with the help of my co-workers and my director.
	Brenda M. Diaz Student Assistant	Junior Major: Kinesiology Nationality: Mexican-American I like to think of myself as being friendly, outgoing, and at times outspoken when I need to be. My parents raised me to be myself and achieve great things, things they could not, and to be grateful of the simple things in life. Qualities such as these is what makes me so excited to help others in any way shape or form, especially helping those from “la misma raza!” Being enrolled in my third year here at CSUSM I can guide students through the university and inform them on tricks no one usually lets them in on. I love making new relationships and getting to meet new people so I think the Latin@ Center is the perfect place to find all that and more. I believe that I can be a good role model to anyone who is willing to admire a good role model, no one is perfect but we can all work on being greater. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” Eleanor Roosevelt
	Maria Gutierrez Student Assistant	Senior Major: Mass Media Nationality: Mexican As a Latin@ Center Peer Coach, I will make fellow students feel welcome to the university; I will also be open to cultural dialogue. I will contribute in any way possible at the Latin@ Center to make students journey through CSUSM a pleasant experience.
	Deyanira Hernandez Student Assistant	Sophomore Major: Human Development (emphasis in counseling) Nationality: 100% Venezuelan Deya is currently a second-year student at CSUSM. She will be assisting students at the Latin@ Center with information and referrals to appropriate services on campus. She also volunteers as a peer mentor with the STARS program in the Hope and Wellness Center on campus. She truly has a passion for helping others better themselves and live healthy lives. She is the first student hire at the Latin@ Center and hopes to contribute her knowledge of navigating the university to her peers at CSUSM!
	Karina Ibarra Student Assistant	First Year Major: Sociology Nationality: Mexican-American My name is Karina Ibarra, I’m a first year at CSUSM and very excited to begin my path as a sociology major. I hope to find a career as a social worker, helping children and families. As a peer coach I hope to provide a safe and welcoming environment at the Latin@ Center for all students and faculty.
	Javier Jara Student Assistant	Sophomore Major: History Nationality: Mexican Hello my name is Javier Jara. I am currently a sophomore. I am a Peer Coach at the new Latin@ Center on campus. My job is to help any student at CSUSM with the difficulties that come along with studying at the university level. I am here to help you along the year with any difficulties that you may experience whether it be academic or social. I am here to help you all the experience that I have acquired. Please do not be hesitant to come up to me or any other of the Peer Coaches at the center because you feel that your question is to small. No question is too small. We are here to help ease the pressures that come along during the school year. Please come visit the new Latin@ Center even if it isn’t to ask a question.
	Francisco Molina Student Assistant	Freshman Major: Business and Communications Nationality: Mexican-American Francisco Molina is a second-year scholar at CSUSM who is double-majoring in Business with a focus in entrepreneurship and Communications (Yep he’ll be here for a while). On his free time you will find him wandering around campus talking to random people or reading a book. Besides reading, he also loves playing soccer, writing hip-hop lyrics, drawing awesome pieces, producing beats, and writing about himself in the third person. As the newest member of the Latin@ Center, he wishes to welcome everyone by being a cool person to talk to and helping students achieve academic excellence by making sure that students receive the resources they need. Come on in and have fun… while learning!