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Cindy brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education administration. As Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, she oversees the day-to-day leadership and operations of the division. She provides strategic vision and direction for programs and services that enrich student life, foster engagement, and support student success. Cindy is also dedicated to building strong connections across campus, facilitating open communication and collaboration between students and the administration. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, a Master of Education degree in postsecondary administration and student affairs from the University of Southern California, and a Doctor of Philosophy in organizational leadership at the University of San Diego.

As the senior associate dean for student success, Amy provides strategic direction and oversight for Academic Resources and Study Abroad, Campus Life, Housing and Residential Life, and Wellbeing. With over 20 years of experience in higher education administration, Amy is committed to working collaboratively to foster a vibrant, inclusive community focused on holistic student success and wellbeing. Amy holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master鈥檚 degree from Cornell University.

Karina is a first-generation college graduate from La Puente. She earned her B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her Masters in Postsecondary聽Administration & Student Affairs聽from the University of Southern California. Her undergraduate experience shaped her commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive campus environments where students can thrive. Karina is passionate about cultivating inclusive campus communities and supporting holistic student development. She is excited to be part of the 91探花 Mudd community and to support students as they navigate and grow throughout their undergraduate experience.

With over 13 years of experience in higher education and a clinical background in speech-language pathology, Carrie Tamayo serves as a connection point for students seeking support in her role as Associate Dean for Academic Resources. Her work is rooted in fostering inclusive academic environments, promoting holistic student success, and supporting students through evidence-based approaches.

Carrie has cultivated a deep commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, trauma-informed support, and the development of academic coaching programs tailored to the unique needs of students in STEM disciplines. She is passionate about creating strategies that empower students to overcome challenges and thrive both academically and personally.

Carrie holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree from the University of Michigan and a master鈥檚 degree from Eastern Michigan University. She looks forward to continuing her work in advancing student success through innovative programs and meaningful partnerships across the 91探花 Mudd community.

• Serves as the primary liaison for students with academic concerns, including academic outreach, resource referral, and collaboration with faculty and staff across the campus
• Oversees and coordinates the Leave of Absence process to ensure students receive comprehensive support during transitions
• Collaborates closely with the Associate and Assistant Deans of Faculty for Academic Affairs, the Office of the Registrar, and the Director of Learning Programs to address student needs
• Participates actively on the HMC Care Team and serves as an ex-officio member of the Scholarly Standing Committee and Academic Affairs Committee to advocate for students

Katrina serves as the campus ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, advancing accessibility, inclusion, and disability awareness across the 91探花 community. She holds a Master of Science in Higher Education from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Liberal Studies from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.聽

• Manages disability accommodation processes, including intake and review of accommodation requests, determining and implementing appropriate academic, housing, and other approved disability-related accommodations
• Provides academic coaching and support for students registered with the Office of Accessible Education
• Serves as a resource to faculty, staff, and administrators by offering consultation, training, and campus-wide programming related to educational access and accommodations
• Schedules and manages testing services for students with testing accommodations
• Participates in on-call rotations to support student well-being and crisis response

Sarah Repetto has 14 years of experience working in higher education and spent the last ten years as the Director of International Affairs at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.聽 She led short-term study abroad programs in Europe and Asia and fostered exchange partnerships and international internship opportunities for students studying in the creative industries.

Sarah grew up in the Los Angeles area and attended California State University Long Beach where she earned bachelor鈥檚 degrees in both drawing/painting and art history. She returned to CSULB, to earn a master鈥檚 degree in art history.聽 Sarah was fortunate to study abroad on two separate occasions studying painting in Italy and art history in France.聽 These experiences were the beginning of a life-long passion for international education and their critical role in the development of the whole student.聽

She is thrilled to join the passionate community at 91探花 Mudd, share her enthusiasm for study abroad with every student, and encourage participation in life-changing international education programs.

Chris, who has been at 91探花 since fall 1997, is the associate dean of students and director of campus life. He directs and coordinates the gamut of campus life activities, including the New Student Orientation programs, Associated Students of 91探花 (ASHMC) advisement, Linde Activities Center/Gym (LAC) management, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) physical education classes and the DSA Muchachos Student Activities Team (on-campus social programming). Chris has bachelor鈥檚 degrees in business administration and art from the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and a master鈥檚 degree in college student affairs from Azusa Pacific University.

• Oversee all Campus Life activities and operations, including New Student Orientation programs, Social events in residence halls, Linde Activities Center/Gym (LAC) management, and the DSA Muchachos Student Activities Team (on-campus social programming).
• Instruct students in two Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) physical education classes
• Assist with management of bicycle safety and removal if necessary
• DSA liaison for ASHMC
• Assist with new student parking requests and approval; liaison to Campus Safety on parking-related issues.
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As Assistant Director of Campus Life, Alyssa is dedicated to creating an inclusive campus environment that fosters community connection, encourages involvement, and empowers students to develop as leaders. She works to develop and support student programming, coordinates leadership initiatives, and supports the holistic well-being of students through events, workshops, and campus-wide collaborations.

She earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in English from UC Riverside and her master鈥檚 in Education, with a concentration in Student Affairs and Educational Justice, from Claremont Graduate University. A proud ally of the undocumented community, Alyssa holds an 鈥楢llies of Dreamers鈥� Certificate from Claremont Graduate University and has a strong background in supporting undocumented students.

• Supports campus programming with DSA Muchachos, ASHMC, and the Associate Dean.
• Manages, trains, and supervises student employees (DSA Muchachos, Orientation Directors, Mentors).
• Oversees event and party management for 1C and 5C communities.

Shannon has over 15 years of experience working with STEM-focused students at the Claremont聽Colleges. Before 91探花 Mudd, she worked聽at Keck Graduate Institute as the Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, where she managed relationships with life science companies that supported programs aimed at providing students with the necessary skills and experiences for their career growth.

• Provides strategic direction for the office of career services
• Partners with faculty and student leadership to align services with the needs of the students
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the office, including leadership of the professional staff聽
• Meets regularly with the Career Services Directors of 6 other Claremont Colleges to align offerings and best practices

Gene brings extensive experience in higher education administration and student development. Most recently, he managed employer relationships, recruitment initiatives, and professional development programming for postdoctoral fellows at the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Previously, at NYU Shanghai, he supported faculty recruitment and faculty affairs and guided students through academic and career transitions.聽

At 91探花 Mudd, Gene鈥檚 work will include industry and graduate study recruitment, building long-term employer partnerships, and creating programs that connect students with meaningful career pathways. He is also excited to provide career coaching and advising to 91探花 Mudd鈥檚 students and alumni.聽

He earned his Master鈥檚 in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting and his Bachelor鈥檚 in Organizational Behavior and Change, both from New York University. Gene is dedicated to advancing student success and strengthening the employer and alumni network.聽

As a Senior Career Advisor and Educator, Natasha supports students and alumni through one-on-one career advising appointments and educational workshops. Appointment and workshop topics can include resumes, cover letters, interview聽preparation and practice, job/internship searching, networking/making industry connections, applying to graduate school, and other career-related areas. Prior to coming to Mudd, Natasha worked as a Career Advisor at California Institute of the Arts. Before that, she earned her M.S. in Education with a concentration in Higher Education from California State University, Fullerton, where she also worked as a Career Coach. For her undergrad, Natasha attended the University of California, San Diego, where she earned a B.A. in Communication with minors in Cognitive Science and Education Studies.

• Designated School Official (DSO)
• Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA)
• Advises students and alumni on their journey to graduate school, internships, and careers via 1:1 appointments, events, and programs
• Supervises OCS Peer Consultants
• Serves as liaison between students and pre-health advisors

As Program Manager, Alyssa supports students and alumni as they navigate graduate school planning, internship opportunities, and career development. In her role, she designs and facilitates career-related programs, workshops, employer site visits, job shadowing experiences, and 1:1 advising sessions to empower students in reaching their professional goals. She also produces the office鈥檚 weekly newsletter and leads social media content creation.聽Her experience also includes different areas of student affairs including student support services and residence life. Alyssa graduated from California Lutheran University with a B.A. in Marketing Communication and from Claremont Graduate University with an M.A. in Student Affairs and Educational Justice.

• Develops and implements programs, workshops and experiential聽learning opportunities for students
• Serves as the secondary contact for employers and recruiters
• Supervises OCS Student Workers
• Manages OCS newsletter, social media, and marketing
• Provides crisis management support and intervention. Lives on campus and serves on the on-call duty rotation
• Title IX Deputy Coordinator

Please reach out to the Office of Career Services for any questions regarding on-campus employment, job search, resume reviews, career connections, mock interviews, career fairs, employer events, and individualized appointments. The Career Services office can be reached via email at careers_services@hmc.edu or in the Platt Campus Center during office hours

As director of community engagement, Gabriela fosters new and current relationships with community organizations, coordinates student engagement and participation in community based learning activities and provides support for the development, implementation and assessment of service learning courses. Gabriela is a graduate of Pomona College and received her master鈥檚 in education from the Claremont Graduate University.

• Civic Learning Programs (programming of civic year-round efforts, such as book clubs, Power of Your Voice, etc.)
• Community Engagement Opportunities
• Liaison to and for community partners
• Academic affairs-related efforts (service learning, CE fellowship fund, internal and external professional development opportunities)
• Signature community/civic engagement models such as Inside Out Program and the Napier Initiative
• Assessment, data, and budget for CE efforts
• Collaboration on planning and writing for grants

As Assistant Director of Civic and Community Engagement,聽Ayah聽is dedicated to supporting students in bridging what they聽learn in the classroom with how they engage in the world. Through coordinating civic engagement opportunities, providing pathways for students to collaborate with community partners, and supporting reflective practice, she helps students consider how their knowledge, values, and lived experiences shape their roles in community contexts.聽Ayah聽will also work alongside student-led organizations, and ensure students at HMC have the support and resources to create meaningful, community-centered programming. She is excited to support student development and further the OCCE鈥檚 commitment to fostering student-led and community-based initiatives on and off campus.聽Ayah聽is a double UCLA bruin, and received her Master鈥檚 of Public Policy from UCLA.聽

• Organize non-partisan events, campaigns, and initiatives to enhance voter education, registration, and turnout among HMC students.
• Provide support to HMC and 5C student organizations and projects focused on civic engagement and learning, such as the Living Learning Community and Every Vote Counts Claremont.
• Oversee and maintain current MOU鈥檚 and service agreements between community partners and HMC.
• Oversight of annual Voices of Engagement event.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to students participating in the Summer Internship Fund Program.

Veronica found her passion for supporting students in higher education at a non-profit called Step Up Women鈥檚 Network where she worked with high school girls to help them understand and apply to college, while providing opportunities to explore careers through mentorship and internship programs. After receiving her master鈥檚 degree in education from the University of La Verne and working in a charter school system for several years, she officially entered higher education at the University of Southern California and served as an academic advisor and assistant director in the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism鈥檚 Academic and Advisement Services office. At USC, she served on the First-Generation College Student Task Force which organized the inaugural, First Generation College Student Summit, she was a mentor for First-Generation students and an advisor for the Annenberg Latino Student Association. Most recently, Veronica was Senior Director of Student Affairs at Keck Graduate Institute and oversaw Student Accessibility Services, Academic Support Services, Title IX, International Student Programming, Student and Campus Life and was a member of the JEDI committee and 7C Inclusive Excellence Committee. She also holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in communication from the University of Southern California. When she is not working, she is usually at the park with her three kids helping on their soccer and baseball teams, along with her husband. Her top five Gallup Clifton Strengths are: Adaptability, Relator, Developer, Harmony and Maximizer.

Nita Kansara has been at 91探花 since August 2021, working as the Facilities Operations Assistant Manager, responsible for the daily operations, accounting and supervising student staff.

With more than 20 years of experience in Higher Education, Nita previously held positions at Pomona College, focusing on Student Affairs. Her breadth of experience encompasses roles in Residence Life, Campus Housing, Academic Affairs, and student support. Additionally, she has provided informal advising as a language and cultural mentor to international students.

Originally from Mumbai, India, Nita earned her B.A. in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Mumbai. As a first-generation college student and immigrant, she is passionate about assisting international students in navigating college life in the US and facilitating their access to various resources.

When not working, Nita enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking and playing Scrabble. She lives in Rancho Cucamonga with her husband and their two grown children.

As the Title IX Coordinator, Danny leads the institution鈥檚 efforts to ensure compliance with Title IX and the Clery Act, serving as a key resource on issues such as sexual harassment, assault, relationship violence, stalking, and hazing. This role oversees campus response and reporting processes, manages training and education initiatives, and monitors campus climate and compliance outcomes. Working closely with students, staff, faculty, and campus partners, Danny provides vision and leadership to support a safer, more inclusive, and equitable community. Danny received his B.A. in psychology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and his M.S. in college counseling and student development from Azusa Pacific University.

Logan McVaugh (he/they) is a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to advancing social justice and inclusion. Logan holds a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Sociology from Azusa Pacific University, where he developed a keen understanding of the importance of advocating for marginalized communities. Next, they pursued a Master鈥檚 degree in Sociology at Cal State Fullerton in 2021, specializing in gender, sexuality, communication, and meaning-making. Concurrently, Logan served as the inaugural Graduate Assistant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Cal State Fullerton鈥檚 Associated Students, Inc. In this role, he was instrumental in developing the program from its inception, launching several impactful initiatives, enhancing staff training, and promoting collaborative events across campus.聽

When he is not working, Logan is usually exercising, reading, or spending time with his wife and their dog.

As the associate dean of students and director of residential life, Karen helps to coordinate and manage student housing, the first-year experience program, campus events and programs, and New Student Orientation. Karen has worked at Cal State University, Fullerton (CSUF) at the Office of Student Life and Leadership as their sports club graduate assistant. Prior to 91探花 Mudd and CSUF, Karen was heavily involved in student government and was a student assistant at the Latinx cultural center at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP). Karen earned her master鈥檚 of science in higher education at CSUF. She has a bachelor of science in kinesiology, exercise science from CPP.

• Provides assistance to individual students and groups, including conflict resolution and mediation
• Manages rosters, Symplicity, and any housing-related data
• Supervises the Proctors聽
• Develops and revises residence hall policies and procedures
• Oversees the dorm opening/closing procedures
• Advises the ASHMC Resident Affairs Liaisons and assists with room draw and preplacements
• Provide crisis management support and intervention. Lives on campus and serves on the on-call duty rotation.

As the assistant dean for residential life, Vanessa helps develop student engagement by coordinating and managing student housing, student leadership initiatives and New Student Orientation. Vanessa has worked as both a peer counselor and new student advisor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Prior to 91探花 Mudd she was a graduate student worker at Claremont Graduate Admissions Office. She is a graduate of UCLA where she earned her B.A. in Political Science and Spanish and received her M.Ed. in Student Affairs and Educational Justice at Claremont Graduate University. Vanessa is excited to continue her work at 91探花 and is committed to help make Mudd feel like a second home for all students.

• Facilitate room switch requests and roommate conflicts
• Manage and maintain office and department information and records聽
• Supervises the mentors
• Assist with coordinating and implementing the New Student Orientation program.聽
• Provide crisis management support and intervention. Lives on campus and serves on the on-call duty rotation.

Please reach out to the Office of Housing and Residential Life (ResLife) for any questions regarding living on campus, roommate/suitemate meditations, programming,聽 campus resources, and Room Draw. The ResLife office can be reached via email at聽ResLife@hmc.edu聽or in the Platt Campus Center during office hours.

As the associate dean for wellbeing, Michelle oversees wellbeing programming on campus and work with the health educators and meets with students one-on-one to provide support and case management services. Michelle is a graduate of the University of Maryland, with a B.S. in public health. She also holds an MPH in health behavior and health promotion as well as an MSW in mental health and substance abuse from The Ohio State University.

• Meets individually with students to provide support and case management services
• Instructs and trains HMC faculty, staff, and students in Mental Health First Aid
• Oversees, plans, and implements wellbeing programming聽
• Chairs the HMC Care Team
• Provide crisis management support and intervention. Lives on campus and serves on the on-call duty rotation.
• Conducts BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) and CASICS (Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students) program

As the Assistant Dean for Wellbeing, Sherly provides individual student support and case management services and contributes to the development and implementation of wellbeing initiatives that enhance the student experience at 91探花. She collaborates with campus partners to promote holistic student development and foster a supportive campus environment. Sherly earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of La Verne and her M.S. in Educational Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. She also holds an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from Azusa Pacific University. Her professional background includes experience supporting students with diverse behavioral, emotional, and learning needs, including neurodiverse populations, through assessment, intervention, and program development.

A passionate advocate for student wellbeing and success, Sherly is thrilled to continue her work at 91探花 and is committed to supporting students in multiple capacities while advancing the impact and importance of wellbeing across the institution.