STUDENTS OF HIGHER
EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING
Rossier School of Education
Executive Board 2026-2027
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
President:
Gloria Casanova
Pronouns: she/her/ellá
Hometown: SGV & IE
Undergraduate: Sonoma State University
Identities: First-generation & historically low-income background, Latina, Mentora, Altruistic leader
Hobbies: Occasional sky diver, karaoke, and always looking for horse to pet!
Fun Fact: I've gotten a tattoo at every city that I've visited: Seoul, Guadalajara, New York, Sonoma, and Chicago.
Vice President of Administrative Affairs:
Guadalupe López-López
Pronouns: she/her/ellá
Hometown: East Oakland, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Identities: First-generation, low-income, Mexican-American Latina, oldest daughter of immigrant parents
Hobbies: Reading romance books & manga, watching movies/shows & anime, going to the gym, exploring new matcha spots, going to concerts, and doing my skincare & makeup!
Fun Fact: Maria from 'The Marias' noticed me in the front row at her Not for Radio concert & liked the tiktok video I posted of the moment!
Co-Director of Internal Affairs:
Michelle Santos
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: San Diego State University
Identities: Latina, Mexican, First generation, Oldest daughter
Hobbies: Going t hot yoga, drink boba and try new boba places, bake, get my nails done, collect Pochacco items
Fun Fact: My favorite Sanrio character is Pochacco!
Co-Director of Internal Affairs:
Hector Lorenzo Cervantes
Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: Salinas, CA
Undergraduate: University of Southern California
Identities: Mexican-American, First-generation college student, third child
Hobbies: Art (painting, drawing), cooking, baking, hiking
Fun Fact: I played soccer for 12 years.
Co-Director of External Affairs:
Sallette Salcido
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: Los Angeles City College & University of California, Los Angeles
Identities: Latina, First-Gen College student, Proud Community Transfer Student
Hobbies: I enjoy cooking, journaling, trying new cafes in K-Town, and pottery!
Fun Fact: I've met Justin Turner from the LA Dodgers on the set of a Nickelodeon show!
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Co-Director of External Affairs:
Aracely Torres
Pronouns: she/her/ellá
Hometown: Whittier, CA
Undergraduate: California State University, Dominguez Hills
Identities: Mexican-American, First-Gen, I'm the 5th out of 6 siblings
Hobbies: Sports, Concerts, Dancing, Movies, outdoor adventures, books
Fun Fact: I'm a grandma of 5 grandkids at age 50.
Director of Alumni Relations:
Jordan Johnson
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: San Fernando Valley
Undergraduate: LA Pierce College, UCLA
Identities: Filipina/African American, First-Gen, Sister, Transfer Student, Graduate Student
Hobbies: Spending time with friends/family, going to music festivals, reading, going to the beach!
Fun Fact: I traveled to Japan for the first time this year!
Director of Finance:
Lavenia Wilson
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Compton, CA
Undergraduate: California State University, Fullerton
Identities: First-generation
Hobbies: Hiking and self care
Fun Fact: I love test driving cars.
Director of Publicity:
Lizbeth del Rio
Pronouns: she/her/ellá
Hometown: South Gate, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Identities: First-generation, Mexican-American
Hobbies: Reading fantasy, trying new cafes, trying new makeup, watching dramas, and baking!
Fun Fact: I don't like driving and only got my license a few years ago.
Director of Professional Development:
Phoenix Jones
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Long Beach
Undergraduate: Long Beach City College, Transfer to Cal Poly Pomona
Identities: AfroLatina, First Generation college student, Eldest daughter
Hobbies: I love singing, scrapbooking, and watching Youtube videos
Fun Fact: I love going to concerts! My most recent was Ariana Grande at the Forum!
