Meet the Team

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

Jessica Orozco 
Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Human Resources
jessica.orozco@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 3105

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

• Health Benefits
• Leave(s) of Absence
• Fee Waiver & Reduction Program
• Retirement

• CalPERS Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit

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

Nora Fernandez 
Manager, Employee Benefits & Leaves
nora.fernandez@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3102

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
 

• 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

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

Luis Duran
Classification & Compensation Services Coordinator
luis.duran@csusb.edu
(909) 537-4466

• Affirmative Action Plan
• Program Coordination
• Search Committee Training
• Workforce Planning & Analysis

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

Brandy Llanes
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Administrative Analyst
brandy.llanes@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3719

• Contract Administration & Negotiations
• Collective Bargaining Agreement Interpretation
• Grievance, Arbitration, and Investigation
• Management & Employee Consultation (e.g. performance, corrective action, misconduct)

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

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

Vacant
Employee & Labor Relations Investigator

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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• 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)

David Hou
Executive Director, Institutional Equity & Compliance
david.hou@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 5667

Steven Vasquez
Associate Director & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
steven.vasquez@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 7646

Vacant
Outreach, Prevention, and Education Manager

Vacant
Equity & Compliance Investigator

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

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

Vacant
Administrative Analyst
 

• 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

Sharon Johnson
Executive Director, Human Resources
sharon.johnson@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 5045

Vacant
Director, Human Resources Operations & Compliance
(909) 537- 5138

Steven Martinez 
HR Operations Lead
Assistant to the Executive Director
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

Frenzelle Apaga
Human Resources Student Assistant
frenzellemarie.apaga@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5138

• Payroll and personnel transactions for Faculty, Staff, Student Assistants
• Direct Deposit
• Employment Verifications
• Absence Management

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

Lucy Sanchez 
Payroll Coordinator
lucy.sanchez@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 5159

• Career Discussion/Pathways
• Learning Management Systems
• Individual Learning Plans
• Training & Development Programs and Workshops

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
(909) 537-3125

Emily Alvarez
Learning & Development Student Assistant
(909) 537-3125

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

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

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

Abbygail Miranda
Student Employment Coordinator
abbygail.miranda@csusb.edu
(909) 537-7254

• Recruitment and Selection process
• Background Check Compliance and Processing
• Background Check Coordination
• Onboarding / New Employee Orientation
• Job Fairs

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

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