Nov. 20, 2017 - Amanda Quintero, Ph.D., has dedicated her life to ensuring that underrepresented student populations have access to the same education that has afforded her wonderful opportunities and hard-earned success. As a first-generation college graduate, Quintero understands the dedication it takes to see your dreams through. During her career at CSUCI, Amanda has helped the campus earn recognition as a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and secured over $20 million in federal funding to establish programs that support first-generation and underrepresented student populations.