Our team is dedicated to ensuring your academic, personal and social success at Cal State Fullerton. Visit us in Langsdorf Hall 216, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Or call us at (657) 278-3709.
Faculty, Student Services professionals and Peer Mentors serve as the First Year Success Team. These three support systems share a passion for cultivating a positive learning experience for first-time freshmen in transition. The supportive environment allows a unique opportunity to help freshmen build their academic skills, increase their connections to the campus community, and engage students in early civic responsibility.
Brooke Bain, Sociology |
Dr. Jeffrey Kottler, Counseling |
Janet Bregar, Comparative Religions |
Darlene O'Cadiz, Theatre and Dance |
Dr. Freddi Bruschke, University Studies and Geological Science |
Cecilia Ornelas, English and Comparative Literature |
Dr. Sapna Chopra, Counseling |
Brenda Plascencia-Corrizosa, University Studies |
Berlyn Cobian, English and Comparative Literature |
Dr. Beth Schipper, Elementary and Bilingual Education |
Dr. Joe Albert Garcia, Human Services |
Jie Tian, Pollak Library |
Dr. Christine Gardiner, Political Science |
Dr. Saul Tobias, Liberal Studies |
Dr. Nicholas Gorman, Health Science |
Dr. M. Eva Valle, Chicana and Chicano Studies |
Valerie Hannah, College of Education |
Dr. Kristin Weaver-Bowman, Geological Science |
Dr. Javette Hayes, Human Communication Studies |
Lisa Weisman-Davlantes, Psychology |
Cynthia Irvine, Sociology |
Karen Wong, Gerontology |
Mike Itagaki, Sociology |
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Mary Becerra, Student Health and Counseling Center |
Miguel Martinez, Career Center |
Rosalind Blackstar, Disabled Student Services |
Joy Masha, MSHE* Graduate Student |
Tashiana Bryant, MSHE* Graduate Student |
Paul Miller, Disability Support Services |
Jenell Bukky, MSHE* Graduate Student |
Connie Moreno, Freshman Programs |
Victoria Cafasso, Student Academic Services |
Amber Nakamura, International Education and Exchange |
Rosalina Camacho, WoMen’s Center |
Laura Neal, Career Center |
Ashley Cheri, MSHE* Graduate Student |
Marisa Perez, New Student Programs |
Darany Hoang, Student Health and Counseling Center |
Lillybeth Sasis, Center for Careers in Teaching |
Ashley Cheri, MSHE* Graduate Student |
Quen Vong, MSHE Graduate Student |
Darany Hoang, Student Health and Counseling |
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Peer Mentors are upper division students who are teamed up with faculty and student services professionals to co-facilitate a section of UNIV 100. Peer Mentors play an active role in class discussions, collaborate with members of their First Year Success Team, and meet with students individually to serve as a role model and mentor.
Peer Mentors empower Freshman Program students and assist them to make relevant connections within the community to accomplish their goals of student success.
 Jackie Alarcon
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My name is Jackeline Alarcon and I am a second year Political Science major with an emphasis in National Intelligence and a minor in Spanish. I am currently commuting from the San Gabriel Valley and hope to be a resident of Fullerton in the spring. Along with being a Freshman Programs Peer Mentor, I am an ASI Lobby Corps Coordinator, a member of the CSUF IC Scholars Program, and the former president of the Freshman Programs Student Association. I chose to become a Peer Mentor because of my first-year experience with Freshman Programs and my belief in the value of higher education. Freshman Programs ignited my ambition to become involved with the campus community and continues to be the root to all of my successes.
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 Kabria Allen
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Welcome Titans! My name is Kabria Allen and I am going into my 5th and final year here at CSUF. I will be graduating with my degree in both Ethnic Studies and Sociology with a concentration in Education. I plan to further my education and enter the field of Student Affairs with both a Master’s and Ph.D. My ultimate goal is to create and implement nationwide programs that address the specific needs and experiences of underrepresented ethnic groups within higher education. Through research and advocacy, my objective is to increase university retention and graduation rates among students of color. I believe I can make a difference :) This is also the main reason why I joined Freshman Programs and became a Peer Mentor: to make a difference. I began my college career as a Freshman Programs student. My University 100 class helped to create a solid foundation of academic, campus and community success. As a Peer Mentor I will carry on this tradition and be a strong support system for you all and help in your transitions into CSUF, go Titans!
Welcome to the Freshman Programs Titan family!
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 Jeca Dantic
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My name is Monet Jessica Dantic, but everyone calls me Jeca. I am a second year here at Cal State Fullerton as a Communications major with an emphasis on Public Relations. Aside from working hard in class, I try my very best to stay involved on campus as much as possible. Outside of school, I keep myself busy by working out at the gym or just working as a Sales Associate at the mall. Some hobbies of mine include singing, dancing, and cheerleading. I consider my bubbly personality to be a huge part of my friendliness, which is what drew me to become a Peer Mentor. I love helping people, and so this year I hope to provide a great amount of support to help ensure a smooth and fun transition from high school to college!
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 Lindsey Fellows
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Hello fellow Titans! My name is Lindsey Fellows and I am from Chino, California. This is my second year here at CSUF and I am currently pursuing a career in the medical field. My goal is to become a Registered Nurse and be able to positively impact the lives of others. During my time at CSUF, I was a member of the Women’s Ensemble and served as the Community Service Chair for the Freshman Programs Student Association. I became a Peer Mentor because I wanted to continue my involvement in Freshman Programs and I enjoy spending my time helping and providing support to freshmen I really enjoyed meeting new people and planning fun events. I am very excited and looking forward to a wonderful semester! :)
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 Kim Haycraft
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My name is Kim Haycraft and my hometown is Costa Mesa, CA. I’m majoring in Philosophy which is in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. I look forward to starting my sophomore year at CSUF. Last year, I served as Vice President for the Freshman Programs Student Association. This year, I will be the Lobby Corps Coordinator for ASI Lobby Corps. I am also involved with Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. I chose to become a Peer Mentor because I attribute my successful transition into higher education to the support I had from Freshman Programs, my professors, and my mentor. I hope I can give support and guidance to the new freshmen so they can transition successfully into our wonderful university. My most memorable experience at CSUF was being able to attend the California Higher Education Student Summit, which was held in Sacramento with students from all the CSU campuses. Once I graduate, I plan to attend law school and pursue a law career.
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 Jocelyn Holdbrook
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My name is Jocelyn Holdbrook and this will be my fourth and final year at CSUF as a Human Services major. I am from Napa, CA but have lived in the north bay area most of my life. At CSUF I am currently involved in Panhellenic sorority, the Equestrian Team and was an Orientation Leader in 2009. I decided to become a Peer Mentor because I was also in Freshman Programs my first year. Being in Freshman Programs really helped me have a good CSUF experience so I want to be able to give back. My future plans include possibly going to grad school and pursuing a job I love to go to everyday.
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 Sharon Ichinose
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Hello everyone! My name is Sharon Ichinose and I am a second year Psychology student here at CSUF. I'm from San Gabriel, California but I live in Fullerton for school. I'm so excited to be a Peer Mentor for University 100. On campus I'm an active member of several organizations including Nikkei Student Union (a Japanese culture club), Alpha Phi Omega (a co-ed national service fraternity), and the Student Leadership Institute (SLI). I love to help people and I hope to go into counseling to hopefully work with the LGBTQ community. I'm an admitted geek that's a fan of things like Harry Potter, Disney movies and Broadway musicals. I also love to perform in theatre and write poetry in my spare time. If I weren't going into Psychology I'd probably be going for something in the arts. I hope to be a great resource to you all. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you have them!
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 Juan Jimenez
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My name is Juan Jimenez and I am from Anaheim, California. I am pursuing a double major in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work and Communications with an emphasis in Visual Communications. I have been attending CSUF for 2 years, and have been involved with the Social Science Research Center on campus. I chose to become a Peer Mentor because I believe my experiences have given me wisdom that will benefit others. I am a first-generation college student and my first year of college was difficult. As a Peer Mentor, I look forward to helping first year students have a smoother transition than I experienced. During my time at CSUF I have been able to meet a lot of students who have challenged me to apply my education to my personal life. My hope is that students will have a community of people who will also challenge them to grow. In the future, I hope to be able to work with underprivileged youth and help them advance in their education. I am looking to attend graduate school for my Master’s in Social Work in the fall of 2012.
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 Amy Klein
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My name is Amy Klein and I am from San Leandro, CA, which is located in Northern California near San Francisco. I am a transfer student to Cal State Fullerton and I am part of the College of Communications with a Communications-Public Relations major. I also have a minor in Psychology. Since being at Cal State Fullerton, I have been involved in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). This past spring, I was elected to serve on the Executive Board as the Advocacy Director and the SOAR-CICC Representative. I was involved in New Student Programs as an Orientation Leader this past summer. This experience changed my life and allowed me to develop into a much different person. Most recently I became a Peer Mentor for Freshman Programs. I choose to become a Peer Mentor because I enjoyed working with the freshmen over the summer and knew I had to continue my mentorship throughout their first semester. I am looking forward to work with the freshmen class and help them make a smooth transition to CSUF
My future plans include either moving home to San Francisco and working for the San Francisco Giants or doing Public Relations for the Entertainment/Sports industry.
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 Jasmine Knighten
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My name is Jasmine Knighten and I am from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. I am a third year student and I plan on pursuing a Business major. I have been highly involved in Residence Life. I participated in RSA my freshman year and I am in my second year of being an RA. I chose to be a Peer Mentor to help freshman with their transition into college and to make their time here worthwhile and enjoyable, whether on or off campus. Also, to make sure that they don’t just think of CSUF as just a place where they go to school but as a place where they belong and feel at home. My most memorable times here were living on campus, meeting new friends, some of which were in my University 100 class, and building great bonds with one another. In the future I would like to be a high school Math teacher and maybe get my Master’s in Student Affairs.
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 Alicia Lau
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My name is Alicia Lau and my hometown is Walnut, CA. My major is Child and Adolescent Studies and it is housed in the College of Health and Human Development. I have attended CSUF for the past two years and have been involved with the Library, Volunteer and Services Center, Student Leadership Institute, and Peer Mentoring. I chose to become a Peer Mentor because I love helping people and want to help make the transition process from high school to college easy for freshmen. My most memorable moment was getting my first job at CSUF. My future plans are to go to graduate school and become an elementary school teacher.
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 Tara Librojo
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Hi, my name is Tara Librojo and I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Irvine, California. My major is Child and Adolescent Development, which is part of the College of Health and Human Development. I am in my 4th year at CSUF and have been involved in Jumpstart as a Corps Member and Team Leader. I chose to become a peer mentor because I enjoy helping people and would like to help freshmen transition into an enjoyable college life. One of my most memorable moments at CSUF was attending the homecoming events my first year, which included a basketball game, free giveaways, and bowling. After I graduate, I plan to get my Master’s degree and credentials in hopes of teaching children and one day college students.
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 Alicia Lykins
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My name is Alicia Lykins and I am from Anaheim, California. I am a Communications and American Studies double major. This is my third year at Cal State Fullerton. I chose to become a Peer Mentor because I had a rough transition into college life at Cal State Fullerton and I want to use my experience to help others have a better transition. Other than joining the team of Peer Mentors on campus, I am an active member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. My most memorable experience at CSUF was going through sorority recruitment because I finally felt connected and involved on campus. My future plans are to join Teach for America in New Orleans, Louisiana. There I will spend at least two years teaching in an inner city school earning my teaching credential and my Master’s in Education.
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 Zac Martinez
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My name is Zachary Martinez and I am from Highland, California. I am a Psychology major in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. I have attended CSUF for all three years of my college experience and have been involved in Air Force ROTC, Arnold Air Society, Psychology Department Student Association, University Outreach’s Titan Choice, and now a Peer Mentor! I became a Peer Mentor because I had a tough freshman year and having a Peer Mentor would have been helpful as I transitioned to CSUF. My most memorable moment was attending New Student Orientation because at that moment, I knew my hard work paid off. From here, I plan to graduate and continue into graduate school for a license in Marriage and Family Therapy.
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 Quinn Royston
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My name is Quinn G. Royston and I was raised in the not so far away land of Orange, CA. I’m a 3rd year Business Administration major concentrating in Entrepreneurship. While on campus I have been involved with Titan Tusk Force (our campus spirit group), been a part of FPSA (Freshman Programs Student Association) as both President and a Student Advisor. I chose to become a Peer Mentor because I want to help students adjust, realize, and enjoy the opportunity laid before them. One of my most memorable moments at CSUF was just walking down the path from the Nutwood Parking Structure towards Langsdorf Hall. A path I traveled daily. Walking through the mix of concrete and plants represented a tangled world and prepared me for what was ahead, a mix of hardship and growth. Upon graduating CSUF I plan on starting a business that will bring people together. A place where people feel they can come together, have a good time, and maybe, if they are lucky, discover something about themselves.
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 Adam Ruggiero |
Hi, my name is Adam Ruggiero and I was born and raised in Napa, CA. I am currently a fourth year Kinesiology major, which is a part of the College of Health and Human Development here at CSUF. During my first three years at Cal State Fullerton, I have been involved with the CSUF Ultimate Frisbee Club, and been the president of the club for the last two years. I have also been a representative for my club on the Sports Club Inter-Club Council. I wanted to become a Peer Mentor because I had a very positive experience with my Peer Mentor when I was a freshman, so I wanted to help new freshman get adapted to college life like my Peer Mentor did for me. One of my most memorable moments at CSUF was when I attended a basketball game my freshman year and Cal State Fullerton was down by 16 points at halftime but managed to come back and win in the second half. My future plans include going to physical therapy school to obtain my Master’s degree to become a physical therapist, and of course having a great semester as a Peer Mentor!
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 Jessica Sanchez |
My name is Jessica Sanchez and my hometown is Costa Mesa, CA. My major is Psychology which is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. I have been attending CSUF for three years and been involved with the Student Health Professions Association, Freshman Programs, and the Finish in Four program. I chose to become a Peer Mentor because I wanted to gain leadership experience and use all my knowledge and experiences to help the incoming freshmen with their transition to college. One of my most memorable moments at CSUF was meeting my best friend Zainab during our University 100 class. My future plans are to enter the medical field either as a surgical doctor or optometrist.
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 Zainab Sizar |
My name is Zainab Sizar and I was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. My major is Psychology which is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. I am starting my fourth year here at CSUF. Aside from Freshmen Programs, I am involved in two clubs on campus, Student Health Professionals Association (SHPA) and the Pakistani Student Association (PSA). I chose to become a Peer Mentor because I remember how effective my Peer Mentor was when I first entered college. As well as being more involved on campus, I also want to help students in their transition into college and make it a positive experience. One of my most memorable moments was at a CSUF vs. CSULB basketball game; our school team won and I felt very proud to be a Titan. My future plans after CSUF are to go to the Southern California College of Optometry so I can become an eye specialist and continue to assist people with their needs.
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 Victoria Soriano |
Hi, my name is Victoria Soriano and I commute from La Verne, CA I am a double major in Criminal Justice and Public Administration, which are both are part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. This will be my third year at CSUF and I have been involved in many workshops and volunteer opportunities on campus. I applied to be a Peer Mentor because I believe that I can be a great resource for students and it is also a great opportunity to meet new people. My most memorable moment at CSUF was volunteering at the Social Justice Summit because it was such an eye-opening experience. After completing my undergraduate studies, I plan on pursuing a job in Human Resources or continue my studies.
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 Armando Torres |
My name is Armando Torres and I am from the city of Wilmington, CA. I am a fourth year senior majoring in English Literature, which is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. During my time at CSUF I have been involved in New Student Programs serving as an Orientation Leader during the summer of 2010. Currently I am very excited to be a Resident Advisor and part of our new residence halls (Go PINE 3rd!). Additionally I am also a Titan Ambassador (tour guide) for the university. I chose to become a Peer Mentor so I could be a resource to incoming freshmen and help make their first year successful and engaging. One of my most memorable moments at CSUF was the time when I participated in a dance flash mob to welcome our new residents. My future plans are to become a writer/editor for a magazine or publishing company and/or get my Ph.D in English!
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