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Office of Equity

Meet the Staff

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Shanna Cooper

Title: Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities: Responsible for the administrative duties related to the Office of Equity. Organizes schedules, manages correspondence, and maintains records to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Years at CSM: Since 2017
Education: B.A., Modern Literary Studies, UC Santa Cruz; M.A., Rhetoric and Composition as well as Literature, San Francisco State University
Other Interests: Reading, writing, hiking, running
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David Galvez

Title: Director of Equity
Responsibilities: Oversees and strengthens equity work at CSM by working with faculty and staff to integrate research-based practices in the interest of equity; professional development; develops and facilitates equity workshops
Years at CSM: Since 2022
Education: M.A., Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin; B.A., English, UC Berkeley

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Kohya Lu

Title: Ombudsperson
Responsibilities:
Acts as an impartial intermediary between the College and students. Consults with students on various processes, including student conduct and academic integrity. Listens to student concerns and complaints. Develops resources and tools to aid college constituents in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, safety, and problem-resolution.
Years at CSM: Since 2023
Education: M.A., Master of Arts in Social Sciences, Student Affairs & Diversity, Binghamton University; B.A., Anthropology, Ithaca College
Other Interests: All things Disney, including Disneyland and Walt Disney World, pop culture, trying new places to eat/foodie, reading
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Martín Márquez

Title: Program Services Coordinator, Undocumented Community Center (UCC)
Responsibilities: Develops and coordinates events for the Undocumented Community Center, provides support with matriculation and residency processes (Admissions Application, AB540, Non-Resident Fee Waivers, Reclassification, CA Dream Act), refers students to campus services and local resources. Collaborates with students in community building efforts and overseas the Unlocking Futures Fellowship at CSM.
Years at CSM: CSM since 2025, District since 2014
Education: B.A., Sociology, Saint Mary's College of California 
Fun Fact: Martín’s photography, paintings, and poetry have been included in San Francisco art exhibits
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Paola Mora Paredes

Title: Program Services Coordinator, Multicultural Center (MCC) 
Responsibilities: Coordinates events for the centers, supports students through matriculation process, refers students to on and off-campus resources, Oversees the Unlocking Futures Fellowship & MCC Internship Program.
Years at CSM: Since June 2018
Education: B.A., Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley; M.A. Policy, Education, & Leadership Studies, Stanford University
Fun Fact: I made a short film that made it to a film festival in San Francisco.

Spring Recess
March 30 - April 5, 2025
Flex Day (No Classes)
April 17, 2025