Meet the Staff

Hometown
Van Nuys, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
I would tell students to trust themselves, and lean into any discomfort you might be feeling. Discomfort is where you grow!

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
The personalized experience that students get here at Cal Lutheran!

What is your favorite place on campus?
The Gazebo in Kingsmen Park

Favorite Food
Tacos and Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Favorite Movie
Garden State

Hometown
Thousand Oaks, CA

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
The people here are definitely one of a kind. It is so unique to see a wonderful group of people (staff, faculty, and students) who are incredibly inclusive, supportive, and hard working.

What is your favorite place on campus?
Starbucks!

Favorite Food
sushi and ramen, preferably together

Hometown
Lemoore, CA

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
I love that the people here at CLU take the time to get to know you and find out what makes you unique.

What is your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is Starbucks and Kingsmen Park.

Favorite Food
I am a foodie! I enjoy all food!

Favorite Movie
Sandlot, Stand By Me, and Harry Potter

Hometown
Santa Barbara, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Be proud of how far you have come, and celebrate the little things! Take as many different courses as you can and find what you love to do. Take a moment to take it all in and enjoy the campus and people because before you know it, you will be crossing that stage at graduation.

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
I love that Cal Lu feels like home. Everyone truly cares and appreciates you for who you are.

What is your favorite place on campus?
Pearson Library

Favorite Food
Pizza, Sushi, Mexican Food

Favorite Movie
Armageddon, Apollo 13, Harry Potter and Lilo & Stitch

Hometown
Ontario, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Few advices I would give to incoming students is failure does not define you. View failure as an opportunity to grow from your mistakes. Find people who believe in you even when you do not see your potential. Lastly, make meaningful connections with your professors and classmates I promise you this will help you feel like you belong on campus.

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
I love that my professors truly care about my wellbeing, success, and professional development.

What is your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is Starbucks. I constantly buy a breakfast sandwich or coffee.

Favorite Food
I love to eat Pupusas (a Salvadorian dish) and Mole (a Mexican dish).

Favorite Movie
The Pursuit of Happiness, La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon), and Hidden Figures

Hometown
Thousand Oaks, CA

Hometown
Simi Valley, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
This is your chance to truly explore everything that you want to do. Get involved in clubs, take that class that has been intriguing you, and go to events! This time in your life is filled with so many opportunities to learn more about yourself so don't be afraid to meet new people and try new things!

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
The welcoming environment! Everyone is so nice and it's great to see professors care so much about their students.

What is your favorite place on campus?
Kingsmen Park and Starbucks!

Favorite Food
Sushi, my Grama's cooking, and anything chocolate!

Favorite Movie
There are so many but anything Marvel, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Stand By Me, and The Godfather just to name a few.

Hometown
Ojai, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
There are so many resources to help you success at every college campus. While it can be scary to ask for help, it's so important! At Cal Lutheran, our faculty and staff are here to help you succeed and will be happy to be part of your college process.

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
The thing I love the most about Cal Lutheran is how much professors and staff care about our students. There is always someone there to listen and help our students through whatever the situation is.

What is your favorite place on campus?
The cross

Favorite Food
If dessert counts, dessert. If not, my family's home cooked meals.

Favorite Movie
A good thriller followed by a Disney movie.

Hometown
Santa Paula, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Never be afraid to self-advocate.

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
I love the friendly and welcoming environment.

What is your favorite place on campus?
Starbucks/Jack's Corner

Favorite Food
French fries

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
I wish I had joined more clubs during my undergraduate. It is ok if you do not know anyone in the club you want to join. Go for it. It is a great way to meet new people.

Hometown
Miracle Mile, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
The possibilities are endless! Get involved, attend campus events, become friends with people who are like you, become friends with people who are NOT like you. Be where your feet are - present - and just take it all in.

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
The campus is beautiful and everyone is so friendly and welcoming.

What is your favorite place on campus?
Starbucks/Kingsmen Park

Favorite Food
Definitely Ice Cream

Hometown
Pacoima, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Never be afraid to ask questions, there is always someone willing to help!

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
Small campus and close community

What is your favorite place on campus?
Kingsmen Park

Favorite Food
Pozole and Albondigas

Favorite Movie
Remember the Titans

Hometown
Moorpark, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Remeber that you're not the only person here nervous to start college! Literally all of your first-year classmates are in the same position and they want to make friends just as much as you do. As cliche as "be yourself" sounds, honestly representing who you are is truly the best way to build relationships with people. Also a quick college hack: a ton of campus events have free food so make sure to go to as many as you can!

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
I love that Cal Lutheran truly cares - about each student, about their education, about the staff and faculty, and about the surrounding community. The heart of Cal Lutheran is full of so much intentional care for each person here.

What is your favorite place on campus?
The Gazebo in Kingsmen Park because it's so peaceful!

Favorite Food
Italian food and my grandmother's homemade tamales are my weakness

Favorite Movie
Interstellar & any Marvel movie

Hometown
Camarillo, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Be intentional. If you set out to accomplish something, do it. If you commit to something, commit in full. You're here for a reason, and you belong! We're lucky to have you.

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
The people! There is a strong community here at Cal Lutheran, and I'm proud to be a part of it!

What is your favorite place on campus?
Tough question, but I'd say the William Rolland Stadium. From Homecoming Football games, to Commencement - the Stadium hosts some of our most significant events throughout the year. Truly a special place.

Favorite Food
Many Pizzas

Favorite Movie
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Hometown
Las Vegas, NV

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Get outside of yourself! See the world with some new eyes. Practice empathy and radical compassion - first with your roommates, then in class and around campus, then in the community and hopefully the world as you study abroad!

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
I love the sense of forward movement. The university has a culture of seeking improvement, asking tough questions, and striving to become who we proclaim to be. The faculty and staff will continue to find ways to propel the community and especially students towards something greater.

What is your favorite place on campus?
The Pepper Grove

Favorite Food
Chicken Katsu Curry

Favorite Movie
Shadowlands

Hometown
Inglewood, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Join some clubs and get involved.

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
The campus and the staff.

What is your favorite place on campus?
Chapel

Favorite Food
Anything Mexican or Asian

Favorite Movie
Love & Basketball & Goodwill Hunting

Hometown
Pomona, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Be open to engaging in opportunities that you have not previously considered or tried. Don't limit your college experiences by playing it safe, you will regret it looking back.

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
How much our faculty and staff are invested in guiding our students towards success and the achievement of their goals and dreams.

What is your favorite place on campus?
William Roland Stadium...best place to watch a game in our conference!

Favorite Food
Sushi

Favorite Movie
Anything produced by Marvel Studios

Hometown
Boulder, CO

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Come visit the campus! Choosing where you want to go to college is a huge decision, but sometimes that can come down to something a simple as how the campus makes you feel. Do you like the location? What resources does the school provide? Can you see yourself becoming part of the community and finding a second home there?

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
I love the beautiful campus and great community. Cal Lutheran quickly became a second home for me when I was a student and that continues to this day as an employee. I enjoy the random conversations I have while I walk around campus between meetings and am lucky that I am excited to come to work each day.

What is your favorite place on campus?
Ullman Commons Dining and Starbucks

Favorite Food
Cereal. I could seriously eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Toppers Pepperoni Pizza is a close second.

Hometown
Thousand Oaks, CA

What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Try to open your heart and mind at the same time

What do you love about Cal Lutheran?
Students come first

What is your favorite place on campus?
Samuelson Aquatics Center

Favorite Food
Sushi

Favorite Movie
Traffic