Jessy Cruz
Associate Director of Recruitment
jessy.cruz@csuci.edu
My name is Jessy Cruz, Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions Counselor at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). I am a Los Angeles native, and I have worked in education for the past nine years. I am a community college transfer student and product of the CSU System. I have since worked with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), three community colleges in various roles, and in now three departments here at CSUCI. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my two kids, Damian, and Alice, and my wife, Shanny. I also enjoy reading, cycling, running, hiking, participating in the Los Angeles Marathon yearly, and trying great places to eat with my family.
I visit high schools and community colleges in Los Angeles County.
Jeanette Monzon
Admission Counselor (Bilingual in Spanish)
jeanette.monzon@csuci.edu
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Hello, my name is Jeanette Monzon, Admissions Counselor at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). I was raised in Garden Grove, CA about 20 minutes away from Disneyland and attended Pacifica High School. I am a recent CSUCI graduate and earned my B.A. in Spanish and B.A. in Chicana/o Studies all in 4 years! During my time as a CSUCI student I took part in founding Sigma Omega Nu, the first national Latina sorority on campus. Outside of work I enjoy going to concerts, love being at Disneyland and doing anything Disney related.
I visit High Schools and Community Colleges within the San Fernando Valley.
Brittany Hong
Admission Counselor
Brittany.Hong@csuci.edu
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Greetings, I am Brittany Hong, Admissions Counselor at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). I am a Ventura County native and an alum of Rio Mesa High School and Oxnard College. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and was a member of the Women’s Soccer team at the University of Tampa in Florida. I have been honored to mentor students in achieving their goals for college, career and life. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach with my husband, Eddie, and our dog, Divot. If I am not there, you can find me running marathons and cheering on our professional soccer teams, LAFC and Angel City FC.
I visit Community Colleges in the San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
Mandavi Chattopadhyay
Admission Counselor
mandavi.chattopadhyay@csuci.edu
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Hello, my name is Mandavi Chattopadhyay, Admissions Counselor at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). I was born in India and have lived all over the world. I have lived in Thousand Oaks, California for the last 16 years. I have a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from North Bengal University, India, and a Master of Science degree in Counseling and College Student Personnel from California Lutheran University. I am passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential. In my free time I like to hike, read books and travel.
I visit High Schools in the San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
Kobe Holguin
Regional Admission Counselor
Kobe.holguin@csuci.edu
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Hello, my name is Kobe Holguin, Regional Admissions Counselor at California State University of Channel Islands (CSUCI). My roots trace back to Orange County as I was raised in La Habra and attended La Habra High School. I am a recent graduate of CSUCI where I obtained my B.S. in Health Science with a minor in Psychology. During my undergraduate studies, I was a member of EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and look forward to providing support to students and first-generation college students like myself. In my free time, you can find me on X2 at Six Flags, walking my pugs, or playing video games.
I visit High Schools and Community Colleges within the Central Valley and other regional areas.