Student faculty and staff are essential to the Student Equity Center and sub-centers, bringing dedication and commitment to equity and social justice while actively engaging with and supporting students. Please connect with us!
Professional Staff
Valeria Garcia, M.S.
Project Manager,
Student Equity Center
Emily S. Chavez, M.S.
Student Services Specialist,
Student Equity Center
Marisol Moreno, Ph.D.
Faculty-Lead,
Dream Resource Center
Shannon Herbert, Ph.D.
Faculty-Lead,
Gender Equity Center
Eva Grenier, ACSW, J.D.
Therapist,
Student Equity/Pride Center
Trisden Shaw, M.A.
Faculty-Lead,
Racial Justice Center
Student Workers
Mirian Aviles
Major: Computer Science
Why did you choose to work at the Student Equity Center?
The Student Equity Center has helped me to be more involved with school. The Student
Equity Center is a welcoming space for everyone.
Leslie Huerta Sandoval
Major: Civil Engineering
Why did you choose to work at the Student Equity Center?
I decided to work at the S.E.C. because I want to progress student culture and be
an advocate for first-generation students.
Ray Luna
Major: Animation
Why did you choose to work at the Student Equity Center?
The Student Equity Center was a safe place for me, and it helped me find my community.
I wish to help others as well :]
Steven Pantoja
Major: Early Childhood Education
Why did you choose to work at the Student Equity Center?
I chose to work in the Student Equity Center to get out of my comfort zone as much
as possible in a safe setting and also to help others who are apart of my city Compton
and other low income areas feel seen on campus.
Ciana Mendez
Major: Film
Why did you choose to work at the Student Equity Center?
I have many ideas that I wanted to share with SMC to build a closer community here
& found this department would best utilize my ideas as this center has so many resources
to help all students achieve & reach an equal outcome & experience in college.