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Meet The Staff

 
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DR. 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: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

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

Contact: veterans@fullerton.edu

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FUTOSHI NAKAGAWA

Associate Director

Department Role: Works with a wide variety of departments across the university to create and implement high-impact student engagment opportunities that help students grow. 

Education: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, CSUF.

ALEX ORTEGA

Assistant Director

Department Role: Works collaboratively to design and coordinate programs that academically support veteran and military-connected students, promote access and retention, enrich the college experience, and enhance student development. Serves as an integral part of the center by leading and implementing campus-wide and student affairs initiatives and success efforts. 

Education: Masters of Social Work, CSUF

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JAMES CHA

Retention and Success Coordinator

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

Education: M.S. in Educational Counseling, USC

RAYMOND GARCIA

Educational Access Coordinator

Department Role:  Provides outreach, advisement, and assistance to prospective student veterans interested in attending CSUF at community colleges, military installations, and local nonprofits.  

Education: B.A. in Business Administration, CSUF. Pursing MSW.

 

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VANESSA 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: M.A. Sociology, CSULA

 

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