Meet the Team

Welcome to Beach XP at CSU Long Beach, your dedicated one-stop shop for all your academic and professional needs! Our team is here to assist students, faculty and staff with a wide range of services designed to support your success. Whether you need help with coursework, research, or navigating the campus resources, Beach XP is committed to providing personalized assistance and comprehensive resources. Meet our dedicated team members below! They can help make a difference in your journey at CSU Long Beach.

 

Get to Know Your Beach XP Team 

 

 

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Candice Chick 

Director, Beach XP 

Candice.Chick@csulb.edu

 

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Alexandria  Cordon

Assistant Dean of Students, Beach XP

Alexandria.Cordon@csulb.edu 

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 Michelle Ramirez

Program Analyst, Beach XP

Michelle.Ramirez@csulb.edu

 

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Addison Ganuelas 

Student Fellow, Beach XP

 Addison.Ganuelas@csulb.edu

Peer Mentors in the Beach XP learning community play a crucial role in supporting first-time first-year students as they transition to college life. They provide academic assistance, facilitate social integration, and offer personal development guidance. By organizing group activities, connecting students with campus resources, and maintaining regular communication. Peer Mentors help create a supportive and inclusive environment. Their efforts ensure that new students feel connected, confident, and capable of succeeding both academically and personally at CSULB. You can reach out to peer mentors at  beach-xp@csulb.edu .

 

 Peer Mentor Leads

 

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Leon Ito

Communications, CLA

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Navi Romero

Psychology, CLA

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Varun Gunda

Computer Engineering, COE 

 

 

 

 

Victor Gomez

Communications, CLA

 

Peer Mentors

 

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Aarya Choudhary

Business Management, COB

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Alexandra Awdow

Chemical Engineering, COE 

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Bella Galoostian

Child Development, CHHS

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Khushu Savani

Healthcare Administration, CHHS 

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Mariana Dantas Belia

Biomedical Enginering, COE

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Prince Plotena

Political Science, CLA 

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Savannah Hunter

Kinesiology, CHHS

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Valerie Valdovinos

English Ed, CED

 


Check Out the Beach XP Flex Room  

The versatile flex room is your go-to spot for personalized support from our dedicated Beach XP Mentors. Whether you need academic guidance, career advice or just a friendly chat, our mentors are here to help you navigate your journey. 

Another great highlight about the flex room is our snack station is here to help you stay fueled and focused. Come by, grab a snack and enjoy a supportive space designed to empower and inspire you. We also hold a weekly virtual student hour on Fridays to connect with you and provide any assistance.

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Flex Room is located in CPaCE 205 

Hours

Monday -Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

 

 

Zoom Student Hour 

Fridays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.