Advising Strategy & Operations Team

The Advising Strategy and Operations Team at Cal State University East Bay are a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the advising experience for our diverse student body. With a focus on strategic initiatives and operational excellence, we collaborate across departments to implement innovative practices that support student success.

Our team is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels empowered to reach their academic and personal goals. We leverage data-driven insights to continually improve our advising strategies and ensure our services meet the evolving needs of our community.

Together, we aim to create a seamless and supportive advising experience that not only guides students through their educational journey but also inspires them to thrive beyond the classroom.

Advising Operations Team

Angela Byrns, Pioneer Success Coach
Bill Irwin, Student Success Project Coordinator
Cindy Salinas, Undeclared Advisor
George Hanna, PACE Counselor & Coordinator
Guilherme Diehl, EOP Advisor
Jennifer Aure, Interim Director of Advising
Jennifer Flores, Admin Coordinator
Joanna Cady Aguilar, CSCI Advising Coordinator
Jerome Narvaez, CLASS Advising Coordinator
Melvin Calaway, Project Rebound Advisor
Pamela Vega, Student Success Communications Coordindator
Peter Lee, CEAS Academic Advisor
Sam Tran, International Student Advisor
Santos Carter, Veterans Advisor
Steven Spencer, Athletics Academic Advisor

Advising Strategy Team

Ana Garcia-Nevarez, CEAS Associate Dean
Bill Irwin, Student Success Project Coordinator
Fanny Yeung, AVP Instiutional Effectiveness & Research
Jennifer Aure, Interim Director of Advising
Jennifer Flores, Admin Coordinator
Jose Padilla, Director Affinity Programs and SEAS Engagement Initiatives
Julie Glass, CSCI Co-Interim Dean
Linda Ivey, CLASS Associate Dean
Lynn Bowes-Sperry, CBE Associate Dean
Martin Castillo, AVP Equity & Belonging/Dean of Students