Meet the Team
Dr. Daisy D. Alfaro
Position: Assistant Director of the CED AAO
Office: AAO, EED-55
Phone: (562) 985-2553
Email: daisy.alfaro@csulb.edu
Dr. Daisy D. Alfaro is the Assistant Director of the CSULB College of Education Assessment and Accreditation Office (AAO). She leads the college’s accreditation, assessment, and reporting efforts to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement. Prior to CSULB, she held positions at Compton College, Families in Schools non-profit, and was the founding program coordinator and faculty member of the Ed.D. in Higher Education at Cal State LA. She earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in Higher Education from the University of Washington.
Ryan Adams
Position: Data Specialist
Office: AAO, EED-54
Phone: (562) 985-2506
Email: ryan.adams@csulb.edu
Ryan’s responsibilities include survey administration, test score reporting, and analyzing all kinds of data for the college. Prior to joining the AAO, Ryan worked as a high school teacher and a contractor for an education-based non-profit. Ryan earned an M.A. Ed. in Social and Cultural Analysis of Education from CSULB, just prior to the program’s name change to Equity, Education, and Social Justice.
Our Student Assistants and Social Media & Infographics Designer
Van Nguyen
Class of 2026
Position: Lead Student Assistant
Major: M.S. Information Systems
Career Interest: Data Analyst/Supply Chain Analyst
As the Lead Student Assistant, Van hopes to create a safe space where the team will feel comfortable sharing ideas and perspectives openly. With her background in data analytics, Van wants to bring fresh insights to the table and help the team develop data-driven strategies to better understand and address student needs. By working together, Van hopes we can improve how the AAO tracks performance data and refine processes that directly impact student success. Van chose to work at the AAO because she believes the Lead Student Assistant position will allow her to combine her data analytics skills with her interpersonal and leadership abilities to make a meaningful impact. During Van's undergrad at CSULB, she had the opportunity to join the Community Scholars (CS) program, where she mentored high school students in the Long Beach community. Through that experience, Van saw firsthand how impactful programs like this can be for students. At the AAO, Van is excited to contribute to a larger mission of improving student outcomes, using her experience and passion for helping students succeed. Van loves taking her dogs on long walks while listening to news podcasts. She says it’s a way to stay updated and informed about what’s going on in the world or any latest news related to the supply chain industry.
Andrea Kae Venegas
Class of 2026
Position: Social Media & Infographics Designer
Major: M.A. Human Experience Design Interaction
Career Interest: UX Designer/Project Manager
As the Social Media & Infographics Designer, Andrea aims to craft eye-catching and informative infographics that simplify complex data and make it more accessible. With Andrea's experience in social media and design, she is excited to bring in new ideas to the team that will boost the AAO’s visibility. Andrea's proudest achievement is getting into graduate school and being in a program for something she is passionate about. Five years ago, Andrea said she would not have imagined being where she is now. Andrea said she was a lost sheep and now it feels like she knows what she is headed towards. Andrea loves being active! If Andrea is running, working out, snowboarding, or simply has her adrenaline up, she says she probably has one of the biggest smiles on her face.
Daniel Bingham
Class of 2028
Position: Student Assistant
Major: B.S. Computer Science
Career Interest: Software Developer/Machine Learning
As a general student assistant in the AAO, Daniel helps everyone out with their tasks while also working diligently on his, always focusing on quality rather than speed. In Daniel's free time, he enjoys learning Japanese (watching and reading things in Japanese) and traveling to new or different places using public transportation (which Daniel says he is a big fan of). Daniel chose to work at the AAO because the original position he applied for (Social Media & Infographics Designer) seemed quite interesting to him and despite not getting his intended position, Daniel still got a great position as a general student assistant in the office, helping everyone out. Daniel says he really loves the work environment at the AAO, with it being so inviting and Ryan and Daisy, as well as his fellow student assistants, always being there if he needs help with anything or has a question.
