2023-2024 Cohort 5

ci connect cohort members

  • Diana Cruz Alvarado - Document Management Coordinator 
  • Karl Atkins – Data Manger & Research Analyst  
  • Stacey Ayer – DASS Analyst  
  • Neomi Basquez – Student Finance Specialist  
  • Sandra Birmingham – Project AYUDAS Director  
  • Aura Bryan – Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations  
  • Tia Clarke - Prospect Management and Research Specialist 
  • Stacie Dee - Budget Analyst 
  • Jeannette Edwards - Mission Centers Coordinator 
  • Alex Garza - Confidential Administrative Specialist 
  • Lance Grange - Director of User Services  
  • Emma Battles Guetter - Admissions, Records, and Student Services Coordinator 
  • Megan Hickernell - Budget Analyst 
  • Linda Jordan - Donor Relations and Stewardship Specialist 
  • Reha Kadakal - Associate Professor of Sociology 
  • Kathleen J. Klompien - Faculty Director, (Living) Learning Communities 
  • Andrew Lorenzana - Community Relations and Strategic Projects Specialist 
  • Laura Lugo - Academic Program Analyst 
  • MyVan McLay - Director of Advancement Budget & planning 
  • Heather Molloy - Faculty Lecturer 
  • Lori Myers - Dean's Administrative Analyst (Arts & Sciences) 
  • Alex Padilla - Executive Assistant for the Office of the President
  • Maria Perez - HR Coordinator 
  • Lisa Racine - Director, University Events 
  • Asha Ramachandra - Director of IT Strategy 
  • Ashley Segovia - Human Resources Coordinator  
  • Melissa Silva - Associate Registrar 
  • Greg Stoup - Director of Procurement and Contract Services 
  • Michael Trainor - OLLI Program Coordinator 
  • Kristopher Yeager - Assistant Professor in the School of Education 

2022-23 Cohort 4

2021 Cohort 4

Back row (left to right): Jessica Dalton, HyeSun Lee, Tiina Itkonen, Daniel Banyai, Carrick DeHart. Middle rows (left to right): Kristen Dobson, Amber Sanchez, Jessica Parker, Heather Castillo, Jackie Connell, Rachel Danielson. Front row (left to right): Michael Reyes, Kara Waycasy, President Rich Yao, Jennifer Raymond, Stephany Rodriguez, Geri-Lyn Himbaugh, Melissa Bergem. Missing: Michele Naveau. 

  • Daniel Banyai - Director of Enrollment Management, Outreach, and Student Affairs
  • Melissa Bergem - Project Manager 
  • Heather Castillo - Associate Professor of Performing Arts
  • Jacky Connell - Director of Finance for EUIP
  • Jessica Dalton - Instructional Support Technician III
  • Rachel Danielson - Assistant Registrar
  • Carrick DeHart - Director of Major Gifts
  • Kristen Dobson - Assistant Articulation Officer & Curriculum Analyst
  • Geri-Lyn Himebaugh - Budget Analyst
  • Tiina Itkonen - Faculty/DASS liaison, Professor of Education & Political Science
  • HyeSun Lee - Assistant Professor of Psychology
  • Michele Naveau - Confidential Payroll Specialist
  • Jessica Parker - HR Coordinator
  • Jennifer Raymond - Community Partner Coordinator
  • Michael Reyes - Custodial Manager
  • Stephany Rodriguez - Academic Personnel Specialist
  • Amber Sanchez - Senior Data and Research Analyst
  • Kara Waycasy - Administrative Analyst/Specialist

2021 Cohort 3 

2021 Cohort 3

After being interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Cohort 3 was restarted in 2021. Back row (left to right): Pilar Pacheco, Interim President Richard Yao, Kristen Linton and Roxane Beigel-Coryell. Front row (left to right): Colleen Forest, Lydia Dixon, Angela Portillo,  Bethany Bañuelos and Mark Patterson. Missing from the  photo: Colleen Harris, Michelle Resnick and Monica Rivas.

  • Bethany Bañuelos - Interim ASI Assistant Director for Student Union & Events
  • Roxane Beigel-Coryell - Sustainability & Energy Manager
  • Lydia Dixon - Assistant Professor of Health Science
  • Colleen Forest - Associate Registrar
  • Colleen Harris - Head of Instruction, Engagement & Assessment
  • Kristen Linton - Associate Professor of Health Sciences
  • Pilar Pacheco - Director, Center for Community Engagement
  • Mark Patterson - University Ombuds Officer
  • Angela Portillo - HR and Employee Relations Manager
  • Michelle Resnick - Director, Disability Accommodations & Support Services (DASS)
  • Monica Rivas - Associate Director of Academic Advising

2020 Cohort 3

2020 Cohort 3

2020 Cohort 3: Lydia Dixon, Michelle Resnick, Monica Rivas, Bethany Bañuelos, Roxane Beigel-Coryell, Pilar Pacheco, Mark Patterson, President Beck, Genevieve Evans Taylor, Colleen Forest, Cynthia Flores, Angela Portillo, Kristen Linton and Colleen Harris.
  • Bethany Bañuelos - Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Facility Specialist
  • Roxane Beigel-Coryell - Sustainability & Energy Manager
  • Lydia Dixon - Assistant Professor of Health Science
  • Cynthia Flores - Assistant Professor of Mathematics
  • Colleen Forest - Associate Registrar
  • Colleen Harris - Associate Librarian, Information Literacy Coordinator
  • Kristen Linton - Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
  • Pilar Pacheco - Director, Center for Community Engagement
  • Mark Patterson - University Ombuds Officer
  • Angela Portillo - HR and Employee Relations Manager
  • Michelle Resnick - Director, Disability Accommodations & Support Services (DASS)
  • Monica Rivas - Associate Director of Advising

2019 Cohort 2

CI Connect Cohort 2

2019 Cohort 2: Blake Büller, Robert Inglis, Genevieve Evans Taylor, Jacob Jenkins, Joyce Spencer, President Beck, Kristin Steiner, Crista Fisher, Jaime Hannans, Leslie Abell, Todd Oberson and Dan Reineman.
  • Leslie Abell - Lecturer in Sociology
  • Blake Büller - Assistant Articulation Officer
  • Crista Fisher - Administrative Assistant for the VPSA
  • Jaime Hannans - Associate Professor - Nursing
  • Catherine Hutchinson - Associate Senior Biology Technician
  • Robert Inglis - Public Safety Officer
  • Jacob Jenkins - Associate Professor - Communication
  • Honey Kruger - Wellness Promotion Health Educator
  • Dan Reineman - Assistant Professor - ESRM
  • Joyce Spencer - Health & Safety Manager
  • Kristin Steiner - Communication Specialist

2018 Inaugural Cohort

Cohort Members

2018 Inaugural Cohort: Genevieve Evans Taylor, Ritchie LeRoy, Ernesto Guerrero, Anna Benscoter, Michael McGarry, Rosario Cuevas, Robin Mitchell, Raquel Baker, Dana Lee Baker, Dianne Wei, Mary McDonnell, Wendy Olson, Pam Dean and President Beck
  • Dana Lee Baker - Associate Professor - Political Science
  • Raquel Baker - Assistant Professor - English
  • Anna Benscoter - Manager, Student Business Services
  • Rosario Cuevas - Operations Support Analyst
  • Pam Dean - Communications Specialist
  • Ernesto Guerrero - Director of Academic Advising
  • Ritchie LeRoy - Senior Director of University Development
  • Mary McDonnell - Support Analyst to the Chief of Staff
  • Michael McGarry - Instructional Technology Lead
  • Robin Mitchell - Assistant Professor - History
  • Wendy Olson - HR Manager, Talent Management
  • Dianne Wei - Budget and Operations Analyst
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