Meet our Team
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Dr. Aida Cuenza-Uvas Director she/her/siyaBldg. 16E - Rm. 1108Details
Language(s) spoken: English & TagalogFirst Generation College Student: Yes
Colleges Attended: Mt. SAC, Cal Poly Pomona, CSU Long Beach, CSU Fullerton
Family From: Leyte, Philippines
Fun Fact: I used to play in a 9-ball (pool/billiards) league.Fav. Cultural Food/Dish: Lechon kawali, chicken kelaguen with titiyas, & Chamorro empanada
Fav. Quote: "They say I dream too big. I say they think too small." - Anna Alvarado -
Teresa Pham Educational Advisor she/her/hersBldg. 16E - Rm. 1110Details
Language(s) Spoken: English & Vietnamese
First Generation College Student: Yes
Colleges Attended: Golden West College, California State University Long Beach
Family From: Vietnam
Fun Fact: I completed the Long Beach Marathon (26.2 miles) without training. I do not recommend this.
Fav. Cultural Food/Dish: Bánh Xèo - Crispy & Savory Vietnamese Crêpes
Fav. Quote: "Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem" - Lauryn Hill -
P. Tutasi Asuega Program Specialist she/her/hersBldg. 16E - Rm. 1133Details
Language(s) spoken: English
First Generation College Student: Yes
Colleges Attended: Mt. SAC, California State Univeristy, Los Angeles
Family From: Laie, HI & Samalae'ulu, Pago Pago, Leulumoega - Samoa
Fun Fact: I've worn a sz. 12 shoe since I was age 12
Fav. Cultural Food/Dish: Suafa'i - Samoan coconut banana tapioca pudding
Fav. Quote: "If your boat sinks, swim." - Grandma Vaitai
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Lisa Di Donato Educational Research Assessment AnalystBldg. 4 - Rm. 2435Details
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Kare'l Lokeni Counselor she/her/hersBldg. 16E - Rm. 1112WednesdayDetails
Language(s) spoken: English & Samoan
First Generation College Student: Yes
Colleges Attended: El Camino College, UCLA, Columbia University
Family From: Apia, Afega, Fagalii, Satapuala - Samoa
Fun Fact: I'm new to skincare, I was previously a soap and water person, so please share your recommendations.
Fav. Cultural Food/Dish: Oka - Samoan raw fish in coconut milk, similar to ceviche
Fav. Quote: "Not all those who wander are lost" LOTR
