Meet the Staff 

Cameron Cook

Director

Department Role: Provides overall guidance in the development, planning, and implementation of comprehensive services and programs to support the success of the military-connected campus community. 

Education: Pursing a Doctorate in Eduation. M.A. in Creative Writing, University of Denver.  B.A. in Public Administration/Political Science, Metropolitan State University Denver.

Fun Fact: Cameron loves to spend time with his wife and three children, including trips to the beach, mountains, and Disneyland.

                                                                        

ALEX ORTEGA

Access and Engagement Coordinator

Department Role: Outreach to community colleges and military installations. Provide assistance for prospective freshman, transfer, and graduate students. Guides students throughout the application process and transition into the university.

Education: B.S. in Human Services, CSUF.

  Contact Alex: alortega@fullerton.edu

 

james cha

Advising and Certification Coordinator

Department Role: Processes and certifies military connected student benefits.
Assists students with their academic needs and questions; though advising sessions and resource linkage.

Education: B.S. in Human Services, CSUF. Pursuing Masters in Educational Counseling, USC.

  Contact James: shcha@fullerton.edu

 

Jose gutierrez 

Academic Support Coordinator

Department Role: Supports the certifiying official with the certification of military benefits for students .   Assists with overseeing front desk operations of the Veterans Resource Center. 

Education: B.S. in Human Services, CSUF. Masters in Higher Education, CSUF.

 

Rosalina camacho

Women and Family Coordinator

Department Role: Strong advocate for the needs of the military connected population and women. Supports students through dynamic and diverse programming and community building.

Education: B.S. in Socioecology, UCI. Pursuing a Masters in Human Communication Studies.

 

giovanni berdejo 

Program Coordinator, Professional Development and Training

Department Role: Facilitates the professional development and training for student veterans. Leads the VetForward cohort through workshops that prepare them to transition out of higher education.

Education: B.S. in Business Administration, CSUF. Pursuing a Masters in Public Administration.

 

Sabrina Estrada 

Administrative Support Coordinator

Department Role: Oversees staff administrative tasks and logistics. Manages pay, scheduling, supply orders, travel, and directive 11s. Monitors front desk operations and supports all coordinators.

Education: B.S. in Sociology, UCI. Pursuing a Masters in Sociology.