Meet The Team

Students impacted by the wildfires can apply for a Basic Needs Grant and Emergency Temporary Housing Assistance for urgent support. If you're feeling distressed managing academic concerns, financial crisis, health and well-being, or other stressors during this time, contact us at communitycare@calstatela.edu or complete the CARE Services Referral Form.

Office Location:  Student Services Building, Room 4380 
Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Office Phone: 323-343-3103*
Email: deanofstudents@calstatela.edu

*If we can’t answer the phone, please leave a voicemail and we’ll return your call as soon as we can. You are also welcome to stop by during our office hours. 

Dr. Blanca Martinez-Navarro

 

Dr. Blanca Martinez-Navarro,
Associate Vice President for Student Life
and Dean of Students
bmarti233@calstatela.edu

THE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Man with long hair smiling

Dr. Frangelo Ayran
Senior Associate Dean
fayran@calstatela.edu

Isis Stansberry

Dr. Isis Stansberry
Associate Dean of Community Care 
cstansberry@cslanet.calstatela.edu

Maple Burkhart

Dr. Maple M. Burkhart
Associate Dean of Student Conduct 
mburkha4@calstatela.edu

Man with short black hair and light facial hair

Dr. Gustavo L. Giraldo
Director of Student Support
ggirald2@calstatela.edu

Estefany Bahena

Estefany Martinez
Administrative Assistant to the AVP & Dean of Students
ebahena7@calstatela.edu

THE SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

Jessica Vera smiling.
Jessica Vera
Basic Needs Support Specialist jvera37@calstatela.edu
A person with long wavy hair smiling.
Amanda Bravo
Community Care Support Specialist abravo33@calstatela.edu
Eddie the Eagle holding a sign reading Coming Soon
Student Support Specialist

THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

empty space
A person smiling
Hayley Flores
Administrative Support
hflore33@calstatela.edu
empty space

MEET THE TEAMS

Student with short black-hair smiling
              Mindee

Our core team consists of four #CaliforniansForAll College Corps fellows who focus on addressing food insecurity in Los Angeles  

Four (4) students smiling

headshots of Calfresh Team L-R, Beck, Justin, Isabelle, Zaria

Male student with curly black hair
               Adam

Contact Our Services

CalFresh Phone: 323-343-6074*
CalFresh Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Food Pantry Phone: 323-343-3003*
Food Pantry Location: University Student Union, Room 308E
Food Pantry Hours: Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.