Welcoming New Staff Member, Pia Valtierra

Welcoming to our new staff member, Pia Valtierra! Pia is our new Graduate Program Specialist in MSIT. She earned a BS in Psychology with an emphasis in clinical and behavioral application from California Lutheran University. Previously, she worked as an administrative assistant in the healthcare industry in Santa Barbara and has experience working for the Yosemite Conservancy helping fundraise for the national park. She had the opportunity to work as a McNair student assistant where she gained experience in student management and program planning. Pia grew up next to the ocean in Santa Barbara California with her family and loves to paddleboard and surf. When she is not working, you will find her playing soccer, tennis, volleyball, or basketball with her friends. She has a passion for service and always knew she wanted to pursue a career where she could impact the lives of college students.

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• Spotlight on HSI Week / Enfoque en la Semana de las HSI
  September 12, 2024

  With what I hope to be the hottest days of the academic year behind us — temperature wise — I am excited to share that this week California Lutheran University is celebrating National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week. Only 600 institutions in the United States have the honor of engaging in such festivities, and we are proud to be among them. 

  Con la esperanza de que ya hayamos dejado atrás los días más calurosos del año académico — en cuanto a temperatura — me emociona compartir que esta semana, la Universidad Luterana de California está celebrando la Semana Nacional de las Instituciones al Servicio de los Hispanos (HSI). Solo 600 instituciones en los Estados Unidos tienen el honor de participar en estas festividades, y nos enorgullece ser una de ellas.

• Grateful for You
  June 13, 2024

  To say I feel welcomed into this community would be the understatement of my working life. Since my first official day on the job, I have had the privilege of meeting many of you. You have welcomed me with open arms at local church services, a synod assembly, during impromptu conversations along "the spine," and at The Habit for lunch and Starbucks for coffee.