About the Staff Working Group

 

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State LA provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal State LA complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal State LA is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal State LA excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.” 

 

We are a collective of administrators and staff employees collaborating from across departments and divisions at the University to support the professional, developmental, personal, and emotional success of all staff employees of the University. Our goals are to:

  • Offer programming and initiatives for campus administration and staff that fosters campus belonging, professional development, and employee engagement.
  • Develop and communicate resources for campus administration and staff that foster campus belonging, professional development, and employee engagement.
  • Serve as a voice to the president concerning campus administration and staff.

 

Staff Working Group Members

  • Dr. Frangelo Ayran, senior associate dean of students
  • Larry Bohannon, chief of police/director of public safety
  • Dr. Demetrus Caldwell, deputy athletic director/chief of staff
  • Esteban Campa, assistant director, experiential learning
  • Turi Daoust (co-chair), director of change management and strategic initiatives
  • Mario Galarza, administrative support coordinator
  • Rebekah Galvan, strategic initiatives coordinator
  • Dr. Christopher Jackson, assistant director for residence life
  • Laura Longoria, office of research, scholarship, and creative activities coordinator
  • Dr. Isis Stansberry (co-chair), associate dean of students, community care
  • Jessica Vera, basic needs & student support specialist