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Meet the Team

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Administration

Phone: (909) 537-5138 | Email: hr@csusb.edu
Location: Sierra Hall Lobby, Room 101 (SH-101) 

Administration Directory

Robin Phillips
Vice President, Human Resources
robin.phillips@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3100

David Hou
Associate Vice President, Human Resources 
david.hou@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 7224

Vacant 
Manager, HR Operations

Brandy Llanes
Executive Assistant to the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources
brandy.llanes@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3719

Yashvi Shah
Human Resources Student Assistant
yashvi.shah@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5138

Dahrien Trotter
Human Resources Student Assistant
dahrien.trotter@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5012

 

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Benefits

Phone: (909) 537-5143 | Fax: (909) 537-7634
Email: benefits@csusb.eduFee Waiver Email: hrd-fw@csusb.edu
Location: Sierra Hall, Room 113 (SH-113)                                                                                                                                         

Contact Benefits for the following:
  • Health Benefits
  • Leave(s) of Absence
  • Fee Waiver & Reduction Program
  • Retirement
  • CalPERS Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit

Benefits Directory

Sandra Davis
Director, Payroll and Benefits Services
sandra.davis@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3533

Vacant
Manager, Employee Benefits & Leaves

Krista Shea
Leave of Absence & Wellness Specialist
krista.shea@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4452

Christina Rising
Fee Waiver & Benefits Analyst
christina.slater@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3635

Vacant
Retirement & Benefits Specialist
 

 

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Classification & Compensation

Phone: (909) 537-3172 | Email: classandcompservices@csusb.edu 
Location: Sierra Hall, Room 119 (SH-119)                                                                                                                                        

Contact Classification & Compensation for the following:
  • Classification Reviews (Reclassification Requests)
  • Classification & Compensation Questions for Recruitments
  • In-Range Progression Requests & Other Compensation Items (e.g. Bonus, MPP & Union Salary Increases)
  • HR Requisition Transaction Questions (e.g. Temporary Appointment Extensions, Reassignments, Stipend Requests)
  • Independent Contractor Request Questions
Classification & Compensation Directory

Kate Lee
Senior Classification & Compensation Manager
kate.lee@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3172

Jovi Galarza
Classification & Compensation Services Analyst
jovi.galarza@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3442

Angelica Chondropoulos
Classification & Compensation Services Analyst
angie.chondropoulos@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3172

Daisy Lopez
Classification & Compensation Specialist
daisy.Lopez@csusb.edu
(909) 537-74466


 

 

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Phone: (909) 537- 4456 | Email: hrdiversitymanager@csusb.edu       
Location: Sierra Hall Lobby, Room 101 (SH-101)             

Contact Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for the following:
  • Affirmative Action Plan
  • Program Coordination
  • Search Committee Training
  • Workforce Planning & Analysis
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Directory

Robin Phillips
Vice President, Human Resources
Co-Chief Diversity Officer
robin.phillips@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3100

Michaela Watkins
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Associate Director 
michaela.watkins@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 4456

Vacant
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Administrative Analyst

 

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Employee & Labor Relations

Phone: (909) 537- 5138 | Email: employee.relations@csusb.edu     
Location: Sierra Hall Lobby, Room 101 (SH-101)   

Contact Employee & Labor Relations for the following:
  • Contract Administration & Negotiations
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement Interpretation
  • Grievance, Arbitration, and Investigation
  • Management & Employee Consultation (e.g. performance, corrective action, misconduct)
Employee & Labor Relations Directory

Alisha Beal 
Director, Employee & Labor Relations
alisha.carnahan@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3720 

Kristin Jackson
Employee & Labor Relations Investigator
kristin.jackson@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3463

Ross Williams
Employee & Labor Relations Investigator
ross.williams@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4243

Sabrina Alvarez
Employee & Labor Relations Specialist
sabrina.alvarez@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3139

Andrea Williams
ELR Student Assistant
andrea.williams@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5138
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Institutional Equity & Compliance

Phone: (909) 537- 5669 | Email: IEC@csusb.edu
Location: Sierra Hall, Room 131 (SH-131)   

Contact Institutional Equity & Compliance for the following:
  • Compliance with CSU Policies & Executive Orders
  • Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
  • Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking
  • Whistleblower EO1115
  • Whistleblower Retaliation EO1116
  • Training to End Sexual Violence (Title IX training)
Institutional Equity & Compliance Directory

Steven Vasquez
Executive Director, Institutional Equity & Compliance
steven.vasquez@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 5667

Katie Oaks
Outreach, Prevention, and Education Manager 
katie.oaks@csusb.edu
(909) 537-7569

Jessica Orozco
Equity & Compliance Investigator
jessica.orozco@csusb.edu
(909)537-4736

Sebastian Rivera
Equity & Compliance Investigator
sebastian.rivera@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 7602

Lionardo Gamino
Program Specialist​​​
lionardo.gamino@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4442

Abbygail Miranda
Administrative Analyst
abbygail.miranda@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 7254

 

 

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Operations

Phone: (909) 537-5138 | Email: hr@csusb.edu                            
Location: Sierra Hall Lobby, Room 101 (SH-101)                                                                                                                                                   

Contact HR Operations for the following:
  • HR Programs / Special Events Support
  • General Human Resources inquiries, Administrative/Clerical Support
  • Personnel File Management
  • Public Information Request Assistance
  • Volunteer Program
  • Employment Verifications
  • Off-Boarding and Clearance Process
  • New Hire Intake Meetings
HR Operations Directory

Kisha McDonald
Director, Human Resources Operations & Compliance
kisha.mcdonald@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 5045

Steven Martinez 
HR Operations Lead
Assistant to the AVP, Human Resources
steven.martinez@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4416

Nadine Castaneda
Special Projects Coordinator 
nadine.castaneda@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3323

Bethany Arreola
Human Resources Coordinator 
bethany.arreola@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5138

Vacant
Human Resources Student Assistant
(909) 537-5138

 

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Payroll Services

Phone: (909) 537- 5159 | Email: payroll@csusb.edu
Location: Sierra Hall, Room 110 (SH-110)   

Contact Payroll for the following:
  • Payroll and personnel transactions for Faculty, Staff, Student Assistants
  • Direct Deposit
  • Employment Verifications
  • Absence Management
Payroll Directory

Sandra Davis
Director, Payroll and Benefits Services
sandra.davis@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3533

Diane Maling
(Lead) Payroll Analyst/Specialist
diane.maling@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 4553

Jamie Tricinella
Payroll Analyst
jamie.tricinella@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3169

Angelica Gil
Payroll Technician
angelica.gil@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3166​​​​

Tina Overbey
Payroll Technician
tina.overbey@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3167

Sabrina Turner
Payroll Technician
sabrina.turner@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 5159

Fonda Hoover
Payroll Coordinator Technician
fonda.hoover@csusb.edu 
(909) 537- 5159

 

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Staff Development Center

Phone: (909) 537- 3125 | Email: staffdevelopmentcenter@csusb.edu
Location: Pfau Library Wedge, Room 1104 (PL-1104) 

Contact Staff Development Center for the following:
  • Career Discussion/Pathways
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Individual Learning Plans
  • Training & Development Programs and Workshops
Staff Development Center Directory

Rowena Woidyla
Director, Leadership Development & Employee Enrichment
rwoidyla@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3125

Sara Garcia
Learning & Development Specialist
sara.garcia@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4564

Victoria Hernandez
Learning & Development Coordinator
victoria.hernandez@csusb.edu
(909) 537-7162

Diego Marin
Learning & Development Student Assistant
diego.marin@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3125

Emily Alvarez
Learning & Development Student Assistant
emily.alvarez@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3125

 

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Student Employment 

Phone: (909) 537- 5225 | Email: student.employment@csusb.edu
Location: Sierra Hall, Room 134 (SH-134)   

Contact Student Employment for the following:
  • Job Position & Posting Approval
  • New Hire Intake for Student Employees & Federal Work Study
  • Student Onboarding
  • College to Career Readiness
  • Job Fairs
  • Student Employment Recognition
Student Employment Directory

Julio Arevalo
Director, Talent Acquisition
​​​julio.arevalo@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4415

Kalie King
Manager, Student Employment
kalie.king@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3546

Danielle Buford 
Student Employment Recruiter 
Danielle.buford@csusb.edu
 

 

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Talent Acquisition

Phone: (909) 537- 4415 | Email: talentacquisition@csusb.edu
Location: Sierra Hall, Room 134 (SH-134)   

Contact Talent Acquisition for the following:
  • Recruitment and Selection process
  • Background Check Compliance and Processing
  • Background Check Coordination
  • Onboarding / New Employee Orientation
  • Job Fairs
Talent Acquisition Directory

Julio Arevalo
Director, Talent Acquisition
​​​julio.arevalo@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4315

John Gungon
Manager, Talent Acquisition
john.gungon@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4388

Ben Dijkstra
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ben.dijkstra@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5952

Baneza Garibay
Talent Acquisition Specialist
baneza.garibay@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3719

Joseph Ornelas
Talent Acquisition Specialist
joseph.ornelas@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3437

Amer Bashir
Talent Acquisition Specialist
amer.bashir@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4378

Nadia Fuentes
Talent Acquisition Student Assistant
nadia.fuentes@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4415