Meet the Staff
| Meynard Ventura Ancheta is the Lead Coordinator of the Tutorial Wing of CAS. Meynard works closely with tutors to cultivate their unique talents and promote intellectual curiosity. Meynard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Cal Poly Pomona and a Master of Arts in Education Foundations from Cal State LA. He believes CAS is important because "CAS is in a position to impact the success of every student on campus immensely and, by extension, the university as a whole". Meynard is an advocate of developing as many skills as possible. He is currently spending time in various combat sports, rock climbing, equitation, and archery. |
Mike Ostien Jr is the Timely Support Coordinator of the Tutorial Wing of CAS and is a proud first-generation college student. Mike started at Pasadena City College before transferring to UC Riverside, earning his B.A. in History with a minor in Education. Mike joined Teach for America after undergrad, moving to Dallas, Texas, where he spent seven years in the classroom as a teacher and instructional coach for novice teachers while picking up his M.Ed. from Southern Methodist University. Mike is excited to join the CAS team and continue the amazing work that has been going on.
Anna Ramirez is the Coordinator of the Writing Wing. She is a Cal State LA alum and is delighted to serve the Cal State LA campus community. Anna looks forward to working alongside the wonderful student assistants, knowledgeable tutors, and dedicated CAS personnel every day. She believes CAS is important because, "each appointment a student makes with us gets them that much closer to graduation."
Elizabeth Sawyer is the Administrative Coordinator of the CAS Writing Wing, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering student success. As a Cal State LA alum, Elizabeth deeply values the impact of peer tutoring in education. Her commitment is to provide a welcoming environment and nurturing community where students can support one another as they learn, grow, and gain confidence in their academic skills.
| Reyna Torres is an Administrative Support Coordinator for the Tutorial Wing of CAS. Reyna holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Cal State Los Angeles. She works with students every day to help promote a culture of excellence and academic growth. She believes CAS is important because "CAS allows students to grow and feel valued through peer tutoring and friendly clerical assistants." |
Alexander Trinh is the Lead Coordinator of the CAS Writing Wing. In his role, Alex ensures that writing tutoring services are responsive to the campus community's diverse and ever-changing learning needs. He believes CAS is important because “our services instill a sense of belonging and transformative hope in the students we support.” Alex is a Golden Eagle through and through, having received his B.A., teaching credential, and M.A. at Cal State LA.