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Meet Our Team!
SI Leadership Team
Alejandro Picasso, M.A.
Associate Director of LTS for Supplemental Instruction
He/him/his
SI Student Leadership Team
Nessa Jamalian, SI Mentor
She/her
Email: jamal005@csusm.edu
Nessa is a master's student in the biological science program. She works in Dr. James Kezos' Drosophila lab and will be investigating which neurons influence the pacemaker region of the heart. Outside of school, she has two playful pups that she spends most of her time with.
SI Leaders
Biology
Kaelan Pierce, BIOL 177 SIL
she/her/hers
Email: pierc112@csusm.edu
I am currently a junior at CSUSM, pursuing my bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with
a minor in Biological Sciences, with the goal of becoming a physician assistant. Originally
from South Carolina, this is my second year as a transfer student. I love all things
related to nutrition, movement, and overall wellness. In my free time, I love reading,
going to the beach, and trying new coffee shops.
Meghan Truong, BIOL 177 SIL
she/hers
Email: truon135@csusm.edu
I am currently a post-baccalaureate student at CSUSM, working towards admission to
medical school. I received a B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Nutrition from the
University of Utah and love anything that has to do with movement. In my free time,
I enjoy hiking, knitting, baking, and experimenting with new recipes. I also love
trying new restaurants and coffee shops around the area!
Chemistry
Youssef Aziz, CHEM 160 SIL
Email: aziz014@csusm.edu
Youssef is a Cellular and Molecular Biology major at CSUSM. Before coming to CSUSM, he studied medicine at Tanta University in Egypt and gained clinical experience at Tanta University Hospitals, where he observed patient care in the emergency department. Passionate about medicine and serving others, Youssef hopes to pursue a career as a physician. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, table tennis, and volleyball, as well as spending time with family and friends.
Mikayli Hickerson, CHEM 160 SIL
she/her
Email: hicke033@csusm.edu
Mikayli is a third-year biology major pursuing medicine. In her free time, she is a bookworm, orchestra clarinetist, writer, and avid gym-goer.
Joseph Tooley, CHEM 160 SIL
he/him
Email: toole012@csusm.edu
Joseph is a fourth-year Biochemistry major. He hopes to go to medical school and become a doctor, focusing on orthopedics. He likes to surf, run, ski, go out with friends, and see live music.
Mackenzie Crabtree, CHEM 201 SIL
She/her
Email: crabt011@csusm.edu
Mackenzie is a Chemistry major, she loves video games, music, and the outdoors. She wants to keep pursuing chemistry in grad school and become a researcher someday. In her free time, she likes to make music, hike, go on drives, and go rock climbing.
Sean Utley, CHEM 201 SIL
He/Him or They/Them
Email: utley006@csusm.edu
Hello Everyone! My name is Sean, and I am excited to be an SI leader. Although I am
a biology major, I have a strong passion for chemistry. I have previously struggled
with chemistry, and I understand how daunting the subject can be. However, I am here
to help out in any way I can and to support everyone throughout the semester. After
graduating, I want to go to medical school to become an emergency room doctor. In
my free time, I enjoy exercising, going on walks with my dog, playing Dungeons & Dragons,
and playing video games. Let's have a great semester!
Katya Frazier, CHEM 201 SIL
she/her
Email: frazi045@csusm.edu
Katya is a biology major, minoring in both psychology and chemistry. She challenges herself to explore as much as possible in her free time, such as rock climbing, soccer, flag football, and snowboarding. If she is not at the gym, she is finding a new hiking trail somewhere in California.
William Zeier, CHEM 202 SIL
he/him
Email: zeier001@csusm.edu
Hi! My name is William Zeier! I am a 4th-year Biochemistry student. After graduating,
I hope to pursue a graduate degree in chemistry. In my free time, I enjoy hiking,
rock climbing, and baking.
Miguel Kinyon, CHEM 202 SIL
He/him
Email: kinyo001@csusm.edu
I am a senior in the biological sciences major. I am working toward earning a doctoral degree and, one day, running my own lab focused on molecular/cell evolutionary biology. I enjoy thinking about new research questions to design experiments for and reading scientific literature. I also keep fish and shrimp and find peace and tranquility in aquascaping.
Economics
Joseph Nunez, ECON 201 SIL
He/him
Email: nunez323@csusm.edu
I am a second-year student at CSUSM aiming to graduate with an accounting degree. My goal is to become an accountant and hopefully a CPA. I enjoy playing soccer, video games, going out with friends, and listening to music.
Psychology
Lindsey Warren, PSYC 360 SIL
She/they
Email: warre081@csusm.edu
Hi there! I'm a Psychology major in my third year at CSUSM. I absolutely love psychology and neuroscience, and have enjoyed tutoring since helping my younger brothers with homework in elementary school. I want to go to grad school for clinical psychology, and am interested in teaching at the college level one day. I enjoy reading, hiking, yoga, and hanging out with my cats.
Kristin Cole, PSYC 360 SIL
she/hers
Email: cole110@csusm.edu
Kristin is a fourth-year student at CSUSM, majoring in Psychological Science with a minor in Criminology & Justice Studies. She is a student-athlete on the CSUSM Track & Field team. She is actively involved in psychological research in Dr. Rosas' lab, with interests in clinical psychology, mental health, and the relationship between psychology, neuroscience, and the legal system. After completing her undergraduate degree, Kristin plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Outside of academics and athletics, Kristin enjoys painting, going to the beach, and thrifting.
Jasmine Rios, PSYC 360 SIL
She/her
Email: rios213@csusm.edu
Hello! I am a Psychology major in my 4th year at CSUSM. I plan to attend grad school for clinical psychology and eventually become a psychologist. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the drums and video games. I also love hanging out with my friends and my cat, Sol <3!
Sage Yosick, PSYC 360 SIL
she/her
Email: yosic003@csusm.edu
Sage is a fourth-year psychological science major with a triple minor in biology, chemistry, and cognitive science at CSUSM. She is currently a research assistant in Dr. Sherafat's neurobiology of addiction lab, which focuses on investigating the effects of nicotine in mice. She is a URISE scholar and is hoping to get her PhD in neuroscience in the future. She enjoys reading, dancing, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Sadie.
Speech Language Pathology
Nancy Morgan, SLP 320 SIL
she/her
Email: morga169@csusm.edu
Hi! My name is Nancy, and I am a first-year graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology. I love anatomy and neurology, and am currently interested in working in an adult outpatient or hospital setting post-graduation! In my free time, I love to play video games, hike, and hang out with my chihuahua, Leela :)
Cassandra Campos, SLP 391 SIL
She/her
Email: campo244@csusm.edu
Hi! My name is Cassie, and I’m a second-year graduate student in the Speech-Language Pathology program. I completed my undergraduate degree at CSUSM in 2025. When I’m not busy with school, I love doing puzzles and spending time with my two little Affenpinschers, Magda and Luna. If I’m not at home watching Grey’s Anatomy, you can usually find me at the zoo getting to know the animals or at Disney getting on rides and eating popcorn!
Emily Kitley, SLP 491 SIL
she/hers
Email: kitle001@csusm.edu
Emily is a first-year SLP graduate student in cohort 18. She has extensive experience working in elementary schools and as an SLP-A in private practice. She loves learning and enjoys working with adults and children. In her spare time, Emily enjoys cooking, crafting, going to the beach, and playing with her two dogs, Koda and Juno.