Campus Address & Phone
5383 Hollister Ave, Suite 220
Goleta, CA 93111
Phone: 805-696-7965
Team
Helene Schneider, Regional Director of Development
Helene Schneider, Regional Director of Development for University Advancement, joined
CSUCI in January 2018. Prior to joining the campus, Helene served two terms as the
Mayor of Santa Barbara and two terms on the Santa Barbara City Council. Helene has
a background in human resources and public service and will focus on connecting people
to the University from South Santa Barbara County.
Amanda Carpenter, Ed.D., Director of Career Development and Alumni Engagement
Amanada Carpenter, Ed.D., Director of Career Development and Alumni Engagement, began
her time at CSUCI as the Coordinator of Career Development Services. Since then, she
has earned doctorate degree in Education and developed numerous programs for CSUCI
students, including the internship program for the Henry L. "Hank" Lacayo Institute
for Workforce & Community Studies (HLI). More recently, Amanda was appointed Director
of Career Development and Alumni Engagement. In this role, she will oversee programs
that foster professional career development for current CSUCI students and alumni
alike.
Bambi Hosaka, Coordinator of Alumni Engagement
Bambi Hosaka joined CSUCI in 2024 after 12+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, development, and community
relations roles in non-profit and corporate sectors. She works with Amanda and her team to cultivate engaging programs for CSUCI alumni
and supports prosperous events for the University.
Daniel Banyai, MBA, Director of Enrollment, Marketing, and Workforce Development, Director of Osher LifeLong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Telephone: 805-437-2651 | Email: daniel.banyai@csuci.edu