Meet the Staff

Joseph Martinez

Title: Learning Center Manager
Responsibilities: Provide support and coordiantion for Learning Center operations, manage and coordinate peer tutoring
Years at CSM: Since 2014
Education: Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts, Los Medanos College; Bachelor's Degree in Spanish, UC Davis
Other Interests: Comics, running, movies and concerts

Nishan Bhattarai
Title:  Student Assistant
Responsibilities: Provide front desk support for Learning Center
Years at CSM: Since 2023
Other Interests: Photography & Soccer

Samantha Laporga
Title: Student Assistant
Responsibilities: Provide front desk support for Learning Center
Years at CSM: Since 2022
Other Interests: Fashion photography, styling, going on hikes and anime

John (Sione) Tumalo 

Title: Student Assistant
Responsibilities: Provide front desk support for Learning Center
Years at CSM: Since 2022
Other Interests: Music, art and design, and video games