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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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Gil Perez, LPCC, CST, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH

Title: Personal Counselor
Responsibilities:  Provides personal counseling to students and consultation to staff/faculty; Coordinates the Mental Health Peer Educator Program; Serves as the Club Advisor for Active Minds
Years at CSM: Since 2016
Education: M.S., Counseling, San Francisco State University
Other Interests: Running, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, exploring different cultures and food
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Michael Vargas, MSW

Title: Academic Counselor
Responsibilities:Assists students with setting academic and career goals, and assists with the creation of Student Education Plans to meet these goals.
Years at CSM: Since 2009
Education: B.A., Philosophy, Gonzaga University; Master of Social Work (MSW), San Francisco State University
Other Interests: Cooking, attending theater, LGBTQIA+ rights, current events

Presidents' Day Weekend
February 14-17, 2025
Spring Recess
March 30 - April 5, 2025
Flex Day (No Classes)
April 17, 2025

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