Meet the Team
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Jessica Gonzalez (she, her, hers)
Major: Counseling Psychology- Marriage and Family Therapy
Fun Facts:
I love dancing and have been a dancer for 8 years.
I have 3 dogs and a cat.
I enjoy watching anime in my free time.
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Manny Estrada (he, him, his)
Major: Counseling Psychology- Marriage and Family Therapy
Fun Facts:
I enjoy traveling and learning about different cultures. My favorite travel experience has been road tripping around Iceland.
I have a super dog named Henry whose favorite tag line is, "Do you even fetch?"
I am a fan of theater and performing arts. I volunteered to teach children dance and singing lessons for 3 years in LA County even though I was not classically trained. The kids loved it and I learned from it!
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Major: M.A. Speech-Language Pathology
Fun Facts:
I love spending time in nature, soaking up the sun and trying to get my feet wet in any natural body of water that I can find
My passion for mental health is rooted in my drive for dismantling systems of oppression, specifically ableism and heteronormativity as a woman who is hard-of-hearing, has ADHD, and is part of the LGBTQIA+
I have had a 4.0GPA my whole life, let's hope year 2 of grad school doesn't break my streak!
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Julia Guevara (she, her, hers)
Major: Science in Kinesiology, Option in Exercise Science
Fun facts:
One thing on my bucket list is to finish a marathon.
My perfect day would start with watching the sunrise and end with eating a good dinner with family and friends.
My favorite cuisine is Korean food.
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Major: Communication Studies
Fun Facts:
My favorite color is green!
My family is originally from Jalostotitlan, Jalisco, in Mexico but I have lived in So-Cal my whole life.
Pre-Covid, my favorite activity was going to concerts for R&B, Indie artists, and more!
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Sheyla Hernandez (she, her, hers)
Major: Health Science
Fun Facts:
I have hiked the highest peak in the lower 48 states (Mt. Whitney)
Last year I hiked an active volcano named Acatenango in Guatemala
I have thalassphobia (fear of the ocean or large bodies of water) which is why I stay on land and on mountains!
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Ph.D., Director of CAPS
Professional interests: Working with students on crisis, trauma, adjustment, and identity issues, & training others and leading projects and teams to achieve goals;
Personal interests: becoming a better partner, father, and person, and being happy.
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MPH, CHES, Peer Program Coordinator of CAPS
Professional interests: Health promotion, equity and access to healthcare
Personal interests: environmental sustainability, hiking, and trying new coffees
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Ph.D in Kinesiology, specialization in Sport & Exercise Psychology; Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
Beach Buddy Supervisor, Assistant Professor
Personal interests: Kayaking, learning to play the guitar and ukulele
