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Palm Desert Campus Staff

Palm Desert Campus Leadership Team


 

Dr. Edna MartinezDr. Edna Martinez
AVP and Administrator in Charge
Email
909-537-8101

Dr. Avisinia Rodriguez
Executive Director of Student Engagement and Completion
Email
909-537-8253

Michelle Bell
Executive Assistant to the AVP and Administrator in Charge
Email
909-537-8118

Grace S. Borbe AIA, LEED Green Associate
Director, Campus Operations
Email
909-537-8159

Dr. Joseph Tormey
Director, Hospitality Management Program
Marketing Department
Email
909-537-8213

Adolfo Velazquez
Director, Community Engagement and Philanthropy
Email
909-537-8116

Palm Desert Campus Staff


 

Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs is driven by the core values of the university, our areas of focus center on the success of our diverse and growing student body and supporting the esteemed educators who enrich and inspire them.

Joanna Banda
Coordinator, Student Engagement Office
Email
909-537-8152

 

 

Ruth Howell
SSP III/Advising & Registration
Advising & Academic Services
Email
909-537-8110

Dr. Risa Lumley
Librarian
Library- Library Reference
Email
909-537-8112

Leilani Guanajuato
Administrative Support Coordinator
Procurement and Operations
Email
909-537-8235

Christopher Olguin
Transfer Programs and Orientation Coordinator
Orientation and First Year Experience
Email
909-537-8279

Oscar Moreno Castro
Academic Advisor
Advising & Academic Services
Email
909-537-8203

Juan Murillo-Perez
Archivist/Library Services Specialist II
Library/Water Resource Institute
Email
909-537-8104

Glenn Castillo
Administrative Support Coordinator
Faculty Support
Email
909-537-8250

Johanna Martinez
Admin. Support Coordinator
PDC Academic Scheduling Office
Email
909-537-8251

Manuel Moreno
Administrative Support Assistant,
Campus & Facility Operations
Email
909-537-8115

Pedro SaltiparPedro Saltipar
Academic Advisor
Advising & Academic Services
Email
909-537-8234

Administration and Finance

The mission of the Division of Administration and Finance is to provide quality and effective fiscal, physical, and support services and to ensure a safe and congenial environment for the university community.

David Ochoa
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Facilities Services - Building Maintenance
Email
909-537-8130
 

 

Jorge Esparza
Facilities Project Supervisor
Facilities Services - Building Maintenance
Email
909-537-8174

Katrina McDowell
Community Service Specialist
Parking and Transportation Services
Email
909-537-8131

Angelica Arcos
Community Service Specialist
Parking and Transportation Services
Email
909-537-8131

 

 

Information Technology Services

The mission of Information Technology Services is to support student, faculty and staff success by providing world class customer service, fostering faculty-led innovation and research, and enhancing operational efficiency through the effective use of information technologies.

John Harrell
Information Technology Consultant (Lead)
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Email
909-537-8113
 

 

Gil TrevinoGil Trevino
Information Technology Consultant
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Email
909-537-8133
 

Cary Tyler
Information Technology Consultant
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Email
909-537-8244
 

Student Affairs

Student Affairs enriches the Cal State San Bernardino experience outside of the classroom. This division engages students in activities in both the campus and surrounding community. Student Affairs offers support to students in need and creates an environment that enhances their experience.

Natalie Cleary
Student Services Professional
PDC Den
Email
909-537-3993
 

 

Dr. Cecile Dahlquist
Family Nurse Practitioner
Palm Desert Campus Student Health Center
Email
909-537-8177

Elias Hernandez
Program Coordinator
CSUSB College Corps
Office of Pre-College Programs
Email
909-936-8431


 

 

Jaime Espinoza
Veterans Success Center Advisor/School Certifying Official
Veterans Success Center
Email
909-537-7196

Oscar Fonseca
Career Counselor
Career Center
Email
909-537-8243
 

Rosie Garza
Physical and Visual Disabilities Specialist
Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD)
Email
909-537-8117

Jairo Leon
Director
Undocumented Student Success Center (USSC)
Email
909-537-5937

Tyler Swanson
PDC Employment & Job Development Coord. 
Workability IV
Email
909-537-8146

Susan Lilly, M.S., LMFT
Counselor
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 
Email
909-537-5040

Michele Duffy 
Medical Assistant
Student Health Center
Email
909-537-8242
 

Agustin Ramirez
Director
Veterans Success Center
Email
909-537-5195

Alexis Rocha
Health Educator
Student Health Center
Email
909-537-8216

Julio Esparza
Administrative Analyst Specialist
Student Health Center
Email
909-537-8177

University Advancement

Michelle Newman
Philanthropic Support Analyst
University Philanthropy
Email
909-537-8140

Strategic Enrollment Management & Marketing

Jazmin VeraJazmin Vera
Outreach Counselor & Recruiter
Outreach and Student Recruitment
Email
909-537-8109

Alissa RochaAlissa Rocha
Outreach Counselor & Recruiter
Outreach and Student Recruitment
Email
909-537-8147

Melissa GuerraDr. Melissa Guerra
Interim Director, Outreach & Student Recruitment
Outreach and Student Recruitment
Email
909-537-3870

Edith K. Passi
Financial Aid Advisor
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Email
909-537-8143

Michael Singer
Public Affairs/Communication Specialist
Office of Marketing & Communications
Email
909-537-8107

Jonathan Gonzalez-MontelongoJonathan Gonzalez-Montelongo
Events & Visitor Services Senior Coordinator
Email
909-537-5192