Meet the Welcome Center Staff and Tour Guides

Meet Your Tour Guides!

Geronimo - Tours Lead

What’s up, everyone!! My name is Geronimo!! I’m a fourth-year student double majoring in both Biology, with a concentration in physiology and Spanish! I’m originally from Stockton, but I decided to move out here to the Bay Area and attend CSUEB because of the amazing living culture and diversity we have here at East Bay! In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends and making my horchata :D I am also involved as an Orientation Team Leader, Resident Assistant (RA), and an undergraduate research assistant in the biology department! I can’t wait to meet you all here and help you start this next journey in your lives! Go, Pioneers!

Hometown	Stockton, CA
Favorite spot on campus	Einstein Bros!
Advice to incoming students	It doesn’t matter how long it takes, as long as you get to getting your education, it shouldn’t matter how long it takes you to get your education.
Favorite quote	“Ponte las pilas!”-My parents, on multiple occasions

Daniel - Tours Lead

Hey everyone! My name is Daniel, you can also call me Dan, and I am an international student from Myanmar(Burma). I’m currently a fourth-year student at CSUEB with a major in Art Illustration and a minor in Computer Science. I came to AV狼 for its cultural diversity and amazing campus. I’m a huge football(soccer) enthusiast and just being outdoors in general but can also nerd out from time to time. I also enjoy playing video games, watching shows/ anime, and just hanging around with friends and family. A fun fact about me is that I have a huge fear of heights but going skydiving is on my bucket list. I look forward to assisting you here at the Welcome Center!

Hometown	Myanmar(Burma)
Favorite spot on campus	The CORE
Favorite Thing to do on campus	Hang out with friends as well as take some time by myself to do work in the Core
Advice to incoming students	One piece of advice is to not be nervous throughout your college career. Take advantage of all the different services provided to you as well as get involved around campus whether that be a job or volunteering. It’s one of the best ways to make friends as well as gain knowledge and build connections.

Hayli - Ambassador Lead

Hey guys! My name is Hayli Lusetti! I’m a third-year biology major with a concentration in cell and molecular, minoring in psychology and chemistry to eventually go into neuroscience. I’m from southern California and decided to come to AV狼 because I wanted to be close to the Bay since there is such a wide variety of things to do, as well as it being very culturally diverse. A fun fact about me is that I can play six instruments, and am attempting to learn more. I look forward to being able to meet and help you with any questions you may have!

Hometown	Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Dream job	My dream job is to become a neuroscientist and get to work in a laboratory in the future!
Favorite thing to do on campus	My favorite thing to do on campus is getting to meet new individuals every day.
Favorite quote	"The only source of knowledge is experience." - Albert Einstein

Arsen - Office Lead

Hello, my name is Arsen Dzhuraev and I am an international student from Kyrgyzstan. I am a third-year Computer Science major here at CSU East Bay. I chose East Bay for its computer science programs and a lot of internships in the Bay Area. Besides my career goals, I was also looking for a campus with cultural diversity and AV狼 has people from all over the world. A fun fact about me is that I love playing computer games, programming, and designing. We are always excited to help you!

Hometown	Kyrgyzstan
Favorite spot on campus	The Recreation and Wellness Center (RAW)
Favorite thing to do on campus	Hang out with my friends
Favorite quote	"Don’t eat with people you wouldn’t starve with."

Liz - Social Media and Outreach Lead

Hi everyone!
My name is Elvializ Ramos, and this is my last semester here at CSUEB. I am majoring in Ethnic Studies with a concentration in Chicanx Latinx Studies. I am from Sonoma, CA and I decided to come to East Bay because I have always dreamed of going to a university with lots of diversity along with wanting to experience the Bay Area from a different perspective. I love spending time with friends and family and I love to diy! I am excited to finish creating great memories here at CSUEB.

Hometown	Sonoma, CA
Favorite thing to do on campus	My favorite things to do on campus include: going on nature walks, going to the Latin Sucess Student Center (LSSC), and exploring the hikes that are walking distance from me.
Favorite spot on campus	My favorite spot on campus is the hill by student housing, it has an amazing view of the Bay.
Advice for incoming students	Some advice I would offer to incoming college students is to enjoy every moment. I feel like everything is a learning experience whether it is a bad one or a good one, you could always take something from it and apply what you learned to future experiences.

Diya

Hi everybody! <3

I am Diya Teckchandani, an international student from India. My major is statistics, and I intend to be a data analyst once I finish my bachelor's degree. I chose AV狼 because of the cultural diversity held by the campus and the exposure it has to the entire Bay Area. I love talking to people and learning about different people’s perspectives. So, feel free to talk about literally anything to me and I’ll be more than happy to listen & interact! Apart from college, I also have a side hustle. I am a UGC creator and I am also a newbie content creator. I am very excited to spend my time here at CSUEB, and also at the Welcome Center, helping you guys out and showing off our wonderful campus!

Hometown	India
Favorite spot on campus	The edge of Parking lot A because of the amazing view.
Best memory	Every time I watch the sunset from the third floor of the CORE.
Advice for incoming students	Create a meaningful network, especially with people older than you who can guide you with crucial things.

Mariela

Hello everyone, My name is Mariela Herrera. I'm currently a third-year student here at AV狼 majoring in Criminal Justice. My dream job is to become a parole officer as I want to help people as they reintegrate back into society. I picked East Bay because of how diverse and welcoming the campus is. Whenever I’m not busy with work or school I enjoy rewatching my two favorite TV shows, Gilmore Girls and New Girl as well as listening to music. I look forward to assisting all of you guys as you find the perfect match for you.🤗

Hometown	San Jose, CA
Favorite spot on campus	My favorite spot on campus would have to be the Pioneer Amphitheater because it has such beautiful scenery and it’s a relaxing area to just sit down and read a book as you hear the birds chirping away.
Favorite quote	“¿A qué venimos?, ¡A triunfar!” which translates to “What did we come here for, to succeed.” This was a phrase my dad repeated to me ever since he started dropping me off in elementary school. This quote has become very important to me as it's a daily reminder to never give up on my dreams and to push through no matter how hard life gets.

Carolyn

Hi-hi! I’m Carolyn Sullivan! I’m a 3rd-year Communications major here at East Bay. I am local to the Bay Area from Fremont and chose East Bay so I can be close to home and my friends. I also love the diversity on campus and the amount of support that the school provides to its students. I like video games, anime, sewing, and trying new yummy foods! Feel free to say hello!

Hometown	Fremont, CA
Favorite spot on campus	The Old Union
Advice for incoming students	Don’t be afraid to talk to your teachers! They are willing to work with you to succeed.
Favorite quote	"Dude, sucking at something is the first step towards being sort of good at something" - Jake the Dog, Adventure Time

Joe

Hi everyone my name is Joe! I am a second-year student ambassador at the Welcome Center with a major in criminal justice and minors in political science and sociology. I believe it’s important to spend your time on campus doing something, so my goal has been to help the students and professors in any way I can! I am originally from Stockton, CA, but moved out to East Bay because of the beautiful nature, amazing weather and breeze, and the chance for new opportunities.

Hometown	Stockton, CA
Best Memory	My best memory on campus has to be attending my first EB Jamboree and seeing all the friends I made during my first year here.
Favorite spot on campus	My favorite spot on campus has to be the single chair behind the baseball and softball fields.
Advice for incoming students	My advice for incoming college students is to SEIZE THE MOMENT. You worked hard and made it here, now it's time to make the most of every second. Meet people, find places, and be yourself.

Victor

I’m Victor! Currently a second-year student at AV狼, majoring in Business Administration and Management. I am from Windsor, California, and came to East Bay to pursue a position with the San Francisco 49ers (Golden State Warriors.) I have a deep passion for music, with a love for artists like Daft Punk and Grupo Frontera. Outside of academics, I’ve been passionate about basketball since elementary school, and it continues to be a major part of my life.

I am looking forward to meeting you guys soon! Feel free to say Hai!

Hometown	Windsor, CA
Favorite spot on campus	Our Outdoor Basketball Courts (Specifically at Sunset)
Best memory	My best memory on campus was meeting my roommates for the first time.
Favorite quote	"Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile, and just keep on rolling." - Kobe Bryant

Welcome Center Staff

Jorge: Welcome Center Advisor

Jorge was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Union City, CA. He attended James Logan High School and Los Medanos College. He earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a minor in Ethnic Studies from AV狼. As a first-generation college graduate, he strongly believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the power it yields toward the betterment of society. After more than two decades of working and coaching in high school, he continues to volunteer as a youth football coach. He thrives in mentoring high school and transfer students in their pursuit of higher education.

Email: jorge.flores@csueastbay.edu

Maria: Outreach and Recruitment Office Manager

Maria grew up in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area in Hayward. She entered AV狼 as a first-time freshman and was the first in her family to graduate from college, earning her BS in health sciences in 2015, with a focus on administration and management. The affordability and close commute made AV狼 an ideal choice for her. The campus’s beauty is what Maria enjoys most, from the beautiful landscape to the hilltop view of the Bay. When not working, she enjoys spending with friends and family or cuddling on the couch with her 60-pound lap dog and binge-watching Netflix. Maria is the Outreach and Recruitment Office Manager for Student Outreach and the Welcome Center. She is responsible for all office procedures and uses her organizational skills to ensure smooth operations for the offices.

Email: maria.jacome@csueastbay.edu

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