Jim Marchant
Vice President for Student Affairs
Scott Hall 130
909.621.8241
jim_marchant@pitzer.edu
Open office hour: Friday 3-4

This is Jim's 17th year at Pitzer, having served more than ten years as the chief student affairs officer at the College. Jim has held a variety of positions at Pitzer, including Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Dean of Students.

Jim's interest in student affairs began as an undergraduate at the University of Redlands where he majored in history and minored in Spanish. He was involved in a number of activities and took leadership positions in athletics and the student newspaper during his time at Redlands. Following graduation, Jim moved to New York City and worked in information systems for a major media outlet. He also worked as an independent data management consultant, drawing on his experience working for several start-up companies in Silicon Valley while in college.

Harkening back to his college experience and wanting to work in a field where he could help others in more meaningful ways, Jim moved back to Southern California and earned a master's degree in higher education at Claremont Graduate University (CGU). While at CGU, he interned for the Student Deans Committee of The Claremont College and worked in the Dean of Students Office at Harvey Mudd College. Jim has also completed coursework in non-profit management and leadership at the Drucker School at CGU and participated in a higher education management program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

As the Vice President for Student Affairs, Jim is responsible for providing leadership for the comprehensive student life program at the College. He highly values his interactions with students which is why he stays closely connected with student government and other student organizations on campus. Jim was instrumental in the development of and is a constant advocate for Pitzer's Community Values, which are: Community, Diversity, Dialogue, Inquiry and Action.

Moya Carter
Dean of Students
Director of Campus Life
909.607.4176
Scott Hall 130
moya_carter@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Residential life and housing
• Welcome Week (new student orientation)
• New student mentor program
• Pitzer Activities (PAct)
• 5C Residential Life Dean's Meeting

Moya had her first introduction to student affairs while an undergraduate at Azusa Pacific University. Heavily involved in both the music and student leadership programs, she found her passion for working with college students while involved with the orientation program and as a resident assistant. Moya continued to find ways to stay connected with students while she completed a masters of education in college student affairs and went on to be a residence director for freshman girls in San Diego, California. Moya is currently pursuing her Ph.D in higher education at Claremont Graduate University.

Moya had the opportunity to join the Office of Student Affairs staff at Pitzer College ten years ago and characterizes her job as a generalist. She is the first to admit that she has the best job in the world. She works primarily within the campus life umbrella: residential life and housing, student activities, orientation, and the new student mentor program. She is also one of the primary judicial officers, works with Judicial Council and is a certified sexual assault counselor. She represents the Office of Student Affairs on the Diversity Committee and serves on the Staff Council Representative (SCR) committee. Moya has the opportunity to work with her 5C colleagues through the 5C Residential Life Deans, Activities and Orientation committees and is the OSA liaison for counseling and health services.

Chris Brunelle
Assistant Dean of Students
909.607.2988
Gold Student Center 222
chris_brunelle@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Student clubs and organizations
• Gold Student Center
• OSA Website
• Campus Life Committee
• Aesthetics Committee

Chris found his passion for helping others during his time at Bradford College in Massachusettes. At Bradford, Chris was an residence assistant, played two sports, performed in numerous theatrical projects and was actively engaged in community outreach and volunteer work. He completed his degree in creative arts, concentrating in performing and business administration.

Chris worked at Mitchell College in Connecticut on student activities and intramural sports, at Drew University in New Jersey as a complex residence director, and, when he first came to Pitzer, as the residence director for Mead Hall. Chris later became the Director of Residence Life and then the Assistant Dean of Students. He is currently pursuing an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) at the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management.

Chris' primary responsibilities are with student clubs and organizations to provide a variety of services, programs and resources which support the development, implementation and assessment of student organizations. He assists with the oversight of the Gold Student Center and supports the Orientation Adventure program. He works on various web-based ideas for Office of Student Affairs to make information more readily accessible for students. He is the chair of the Aesthetics Committee and a voting member of the Campus Life Committee.

Chris has a passion for helping students make the most of their time at Pitzer. If you have any questions about student clubs and organizations, looking for more ways to become involved on campus or have ideas for the OSA Website, please contact Chris.

Micky Lee
Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs
Scott Hall 130
909.607.2821
micky_lee@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Scheduling meetings with Vice President
• Responding to staff/faculty/student questions and concerns
• Hiring work-study student staff
• Interoffice and 5C liaison

Micky graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in business administration. She has worked in various fields such as advertising and marketing, technical writing, journalism, financial services, and higher education. At the University of Miami, Micky worked in the Business Affairs office, with concentration on the University's many legal contracts. She joined the student affairs office at the University of San Diego where she worked with members of the orientation board and student government. Prior to joining Pitzer, Micky worked as a project manager with RR Donnelley, coordinating efforts to take small businesses public while complying with SEC regulations.

Micky's primary responsibility is to assist Jim Marchant, the Vice President for Student Affairs. Please contact her to schedule meetings with the Vice President, for clarification of college policies contained in the student handbook, or to answer general questions pertaining to the Office of Student Affairs.

M. Sue Grier
Assistant/Receptionist
Scott Hall 130
909.621.8241
sue_grier@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Proctoring exams/scheduling
• Staff Recognition Team
• Commencement Committee

Sue comes to Pitzer from Harvey Mudd College where she served in the capacity of Development Assistant/Information Aide in the Office of College Advancement for 17 years. In 2000 she received her B.S. in Organizational Management and in 2006 her M.S. from the University of La Verne, in La Verne, California.

Sue's primary responsibility is greeting students and welcoming visitors, faculty and staff to the Office of Student Affairs. She also is on the Commencement Committee; seniors prepare for graduation during the spring semester and Sue provides them with support including measuring for caps and gowns and helping plan and coordinate Commencement activities. She also assists the Pitzer Activities Committee (PAct) with promoting fun events and trips for students.

Two things you may not know about Sue:
1. The initial "M" stands for Marcella.
2. She starting playing the clarinet when she was 10!

You will be warmly greeted by Sue the next time that you stop by the Office of Student Affairs.

Stephanie Velasco Poserio
CAPAS Director
Mead Hall, Little X Tower
909.607.9815
Stephanie_Velasco@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• CAPAS
• Academic Standards Committee
• Diversity Committee
• 5C Asian American Advisory Board
• IDAAS

Stephanie Velasco Poserio began as the inaugural coordinator for CAPAS through the Irvine Diversity grant. Her motivation at Pitzer was the challenge of institutionalizing a center that was created for students who felt marginalized and underrepresented. A few years later, CAPAS was successfully institutionalized and Stephanie became the Director.

Stephanie received a B.A. in Asian American Studies and a B.A. in Social Sciences from the University of California, Irvine and her masters in Higher Education Administration from Harvard Graduate School of Education. During her time at UCI, Stephanie was involved in student government, residence life, student life and was a part of Kaba Modern (from MTV's America's Best Dance Crew) for three years. While at Harvard Ed School, she served in student government and took classes at the Kennedy School of Government. Stephanie has also taken doctoral classes at the Claremont Graduate School in Education where she served on student government and the Institutional Review Board.

As Director for CAPAS, Stephanie oversees the center, serves on the Academic Standards and Diversity Committees at Pitzer and as a staff representative on the 5C Asian American Advisory Board and the Intercollegiate Department of Asian American Studies. Apart from Pitzer, she serves as the Southern California Regional Chair for the Alumni Admissions Ambassador Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and participates in various global humanitarian projects.

If you are interested in getting involved with CAPAS or just want to share what is on your heart, feel free to contact Stephanie.

Tressi Chun
Housing Coordinator
Gold Student Center, 222B
909.607.3132
tressi_chun@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Housing
• External Studies Committee
• Gold Student Center — service desk and lifeguards
• Marquis Library
• 5C Residential Life Dean's Meeting

Tressi has been a part of the Pitzer community since 2001. Originally from Hawaii, Tressi attended the University of La Verne where she was active in the Greek life community and worked in the Office of Academic Support and Retention. It was during her undergraduate experience that she knew she wanted to pursue a career in higher education.

After completing her BA in social science at the University of La Verne in 2001, she began her career at Pitzer College and worked in the Office of the Registrar for five years. In 2006, Tressi transitioned over to the Office of Student Affairs as housing doordinator and feels that it was the best move she ever made. Building relationships with students and parents is one of the most rewarding aspects of her job. She feels fortunate to be able to work in an environment that allows her to branch out in other areas of Student Affairs.

In addition to her housing responsibilities, Tressi is a part of the residential life program, oversees the Gold Student Center service desk, lifeguards, Marquis Library, and is also a member of the External Studies Committee and the 5C Residential Life Dean's Committee. She is currently pursuing a master's in education with an emphasis in higher education/student affairs at Claremont Graduate University.

You will likely interact with Tressi if you have any questions about housing, the Gold Student Center, Marquis Library, or if you need any other questions answered and you are not quite sure where to go!

Drew Herbert
Student Involvement Coordinator
909.607.7492
Gold Student Center, 222A
drew_herbert@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Student-sponsored campus events
• Orientation Adventure program
• Leadership programs
• Grove House Committee
• Sustainability Committee

Drew hails from the Pacific Northwest, but has traversed the West Coast for school, work and pleasure. He completed his undergraduate studies at Willamette University in the verdant Willamette Valley, concentrating on sociology and ethnic studies. Willamette University afforded Drew with the opportunity to play D-III baseball, be actively involved with campus clubs and work in residence life. While pursuing his master's degree in education at the University of California, Berkeley, Drew thoroughly enjoyed the farmers markets, the diversity, the scenery and the general enthusiasm for life present in the Bay Area. Since 2007 he has collectively called Pitzer College, the Los Angeles Basin and Inland Empire his home.

As the Student Involvement Coordinator, Drew's major responsibilities include overseeing the Orientation Adventure program, leadership development programming and major student-sponsored campus events. He also works closely with student clubs and sits on the Steering Committee for the Pitzer's Community Engagement Center and serves as the Office of Student Affairs' representative on Pitzer's Sustainability Committee.

You will likely interact with Drew if you are interested in hosting a campus event, looking for more ways to become involved on campus or hope to lead an Orientation Adventure trip.

Stephanie Baker
Residence Director for Holden Hall
909.607.4119
Office Location: Holden Hall 1st Floor
stephanie_baker@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Residence Life
• Holden Hall Council
• Sophomore Year Experience
• Resident Assistant Selection
• Claremont Colleges Emergency Response Committee (CCERC)

Stephanie is originally from the Maryland area, and grew up about 10 miles outside of Washington, D.C. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies at the University of Maryland. As an undergraduate she was involved in Residence Life, Career Services, and the LGBT Speakers' bureau, all of which sparked her interest in student affairs. Stephanie attended Ohio State University for her Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs where she supervised student workers in the undergraduate admissions office. In admissions her primary interests were in supporting first-generation students and underrepresented students of color throughout the admissions process. Stephanie is glad to be back in Residence Life and get to support current students in the residence halls. Stephanie's passions include advocating for social justice, supporting students in their leadership and career development, and in her free time, karaoke and vegan baking.

You will see Stephanie around Holden Hall, and contact her if you're interested in getting involved in Holden Hall Council or programs.

Alayna Goins
Residence Director for Mead Hall
909.307.4110
Office Location: Mead Hall, 109
alayna_goins@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Residence Life
• Mead Hall Council
• Pitzer Activities (PAct)
• Southern RAP (SRAP)

Alayna Goins is new to the Pitzer community, but no stranger to southern California or the student affairs field. She grew up in the San Francisco bay area and then came south for college. Alayna initially fell in love with residence life during her undergraduate experience at Azusa Pacific University, where she served as a Resident Assistant and Community Assistant to first-year students. After being encouraged by a few mentors to turn her passion for helping college students into a career, she decided to pursue her master's in college student affairs at APU. While in graduate school Alayna worked in Student Activities and Chapel Programs, and got experience in Career Services, Learning Support Services, and Community Relations. After finishing her master's program, Alayna moved to Portland, Oregon, where she worked as a Residence Director and Program Coordinator in a first year residence hall at Pacific University Oregon.

Alayna is excited to be back in southern California and to join the Pitzer community. She looks forward to working closely with the Resident Assistants to create a welcoming, inclusive and fun living environment. Besides spending her time with Pitzer students, Alayna keeps herself busy going to concerts, riding her bike and running, frequenting fun coffee shops, bookstores and farmer's markets, and spending time with her family and her dog, Mia.

Kirsten Laufenberg
Residence Director for Pitzer, Atherton & Sanborn Halls
909.607.4118
Pitzer Hall D319
kirsten_laufenberg@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Residence Life
• Pitzer Activities (PAct)
• Mead Hall Council
• Jewish Campus Life Committee (JCLC)

Kirsten comes to Pitzer from the Midwest where she attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison. During her time at the UW she played club volleyball, worked with residence life, and studied abroad in Seville, Spain for one year. She completed her bachelor's degree in Spanish along with two certificates in Global Cultures and Integrated Liberal Studies. Her experience working in residence life in Wisconsin encouraged her to pursue a master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs at Indiana University – Bloomington. While attending Indiana she worked as a Graduate Supervisor in two residence halls and was an advisor for the Indiana Memorial Union Board where she worked with student groups in campus-wide programming. During this time she also worked with American Collegiate Adventures as the Director of Student Affairs for their Wisconsin pre-college enrichment program. Kirsten now works at Pitzer as the Residence Director for Mead Hall.

As a Residence Director, Kirsten works with the Resident Assistants (RAs) to provide a safe, welcoming, and educational living-learning community for Pitzer students. She helps support programming within the residence halls as well as campus-wide programming in her role as an advisor for the Pitzer Activities Board (PAct). She also assists with the on-call rotation for the campus and advises the Jewish Campus Life Committee (JCLC).

You will see Kirsten around campus if you are living in Mead Hall, interested in putting on a campus-wide program, or if you're just looking for more ways to get involved at Pitzer.

Rob Fossum
Director, Special Programs & Campus Operations
909.607.3896
Gold Student Center 105
rob_fossum@pitzer.edu

Teresa Flores Roberts
Assistant Director, Career Services
Mead Hall
909.621.8519
teresa_flores-roberts@pitzer.edu

Emphasis areas:
• Claremont Colleges On-Campus Recruiting Program
• Career Workshops
• Career Events
• Claremont Colleges Career Center Programs

Originally from the Northern California town of Fremont, Teresa moved to southern California to pursue a career in Hotel, Restaurant, & Travel Management. She obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management and a minor in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. After working in hotels for a couple of years including a property in Hawaii, she made the transition to Higher Education at Claremont McKenna College. While at CMC, she worked in Student Affairs as a Student Apartment Manager and eventually in Career Services as a Recruiting Coordinator. She transitioned over to Pitzer in 1996 and has been here ever since. Teresa is starting in fall 2011 a master's degree program in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT).

As the Assistant Director, Teresa has many roles. The main areas she focuses on are as follows. She plans, organizes, and facilitates career-related programming including panels with alumni, the student job fair, and the senior etiquette dinner. She manages the Claremont College's on-campus recruiting program using PitzerLink. She markets and advertises a variety of Career Services programs using new technology such as Twitter, Facebook, and blogs. She counsels students of all class years and alumni seeking assistance regarding resume writing, internship information, and full-time and summer job search strategies. She creates and distributes the center's weekly online newsletters, Pitzer Planet Online – Jobs, Internships, Events.

Students should particularly contact her if they are interested in the Claremont Colleges On-Campus Recruiting Program and/or want to plan joint events.

Linda Bunch
Career Counselor
Mead Hall 130
909.621.8519
linda_bunch@pitzer.edu

Tammy Muir
Administrative Assistant Career Services
Mead Hall
909.621.8519
tammy_muir@pitzer.edu

Tammy graduated with a degree in economics and English from Albion College in Michigan. She pursued graduate work in English and obtained a masters degree at the University of Michigan. Tammy taught at the community college level for 23 years before pursuing a job in Career Services at Pitzer and still teaches writing in the evenings part-time at Chaffey Community College.

You will interact with Tammy at the front desk of Career Services. You will hear from her as well in various emails advertising the latest events and workshops being offered at Career Services. She will be the one to contact for any information on what Career Service's has to offer and will get you to the right person in Career Services who can best meet your particular needs.

Zenia Guitiérrez
Grove House & Shakedown Café Kitchen Manager
Gold Student Center, 222C
909.607.3654
zenia_gutierrez@pitzer.edu

Emphasis Areas:
• Grove House Kitchen
• Grove House Committee
• SRC Committee
• Aesthetics Committee
• Sustainability Committee

Zenia realized at a young age that food was a way to express oneself as well as manifest what had been passed down from generation to generation. Being raised in a diverse family atmosphere, the restraints on what was tradition and experimental began. Having a family garden, knowing where the food was coming from and putting the work into it helped mold the need to get down and dirty, when need be. At 16, Zenia was enrolled in culinary school as well as high school, and at 18 had completed both. She worked a full time and volunteered at Shiners' Children's hospital. Working at the hospital was a remarkable experience that gave her the opportunity to meet beautiful children who don't let life get them down; it motivated Zenia to continue to work with children and students.

Zenia believes that sharing with others without restraint and embracing diversity is what helps create unique and delicious food. This is what now needs to be passed down. Food has become a universal language among everyone. At the Grove House, students are now in the process of creating an ever-growing cookbook with recipes used in the Grove House kitchen. This has also encouraged students to ask for more technical teachings in food, as well as sanitization, and the history of many regional foods. Pitzer's student kitchens are a great example of teaching outside the classroom.

Zenia is currently enrolled at the University of Phoenix where she is completing her associate in business management, utilizing the on-the-job knowledge to further her educational knowledge.

Brendan Thyne M.A.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Mead Hall 107
909.607.7152
brendan_thyne@pitzer.edu