Meet Our Team

Denise Wong - Coordinator

Email: denise.wong@csueastbay.edu
Denise Wong is the coordinator for the College of Science Student Service Center and advisor for Health Sciences, Public Health ( Q - Z ) and Psychology ( O - P ). She brings with her a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from CSU, Los Angeles and M.S. degree in Counseling, emphasis in Adult and Career Development from CSU, Hayward. Prior to this position, she was an EOP counselor at CSU, East Bay for twelve years. She was a counselor and coordinator for CalWORKs, CARE and EOPS program at Ohlone, Merritt and College of Alameda. She enjoys working with low- income, first-generation college students and watching them develop and move towards their goal of graduating. She is fluent in Tagalog and Mandarin. During her free time, she enjoys gardening, cross stitching, knitting, traveling and reading. One advice she gives to students is "know who you are and what you want for your future. Acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses and don't be afraid to ask for help." She highly encourages her students to seek internships.

Monika Chung

Email: monika.chung@csueastbay.edu

Monikia is an advisor for Health Sciences, Public Health ( A - P ). She holds a Master's Degree in Education, specializing in teaching English as a second language. She has worked as an ESL instructor and administrator at language schools in San Francisco and Berkeley, with diverse students from across the world. She is passionate about supporting students as they navigate their academic journeys and adapt to new environments. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the gym, trying new things, exploring different cultures, and antiquing.

Avel Perez

Email: avel.perez@csueastbay.edu
Avel Perez is an advisor for Biology ( Q - Z ), Chemistry ( Q - Z ), and Psychology ( Q - Z ) Degrees. Avel has a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Corporate Management. His advice for all students is “remain focused on the reason that you’re here as you prepare to go to school and graduate.”

Bethany Villafuerte

Email: bethany.villafuerte@csueastbay.edu
Bethany Villafuerte is an advisor for Psychology ( A - E ). She brings with her a degree in counseling from St. Mary’s College and experience working with both high school and college students to explore academic and career options and plan for the future. When she is not working, she enjoys: traveling, spending time with her dogs and cooking. One suggestion she has for all students is that “anyone can find success if they are willing to work for it. Your grades and degree help light the way but you still have to put one foot in front of the other.”

Kelley Gove

Email: kelley.gove@csueastbay.edu
Kelley Gove is an advisor for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors (A - P), and for the Biological Sciences (A-P). She likes school so much that she has a Ph.D. from UC Davis in Cultural Studies. She was both a Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Volunteer. She has also been part of TRIO (federally funded student services programs for first-generation and underrepresented college students) as a participant and as an advisor. She really enjoys working with students, and it is important to her that students feel supported both in and out of the classroom. When not at work, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, and reading fiction.

Morgan Grana

Email: morgan.grana@csueastbay.edu
Morgan Grana is an advisor for Computer Science ( A - L ), Mathematics, Physics ( GE ), and STAT ( GE ). She brings with her a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz and a master's degree in counseling with a specialization in higher education and student affairs from St. Mary’s College. She worked in the office of community life at Saint Mary’s where she worked on student conduct cases and with students of concern. When not at work, she enjoys going on walks and spending time with her cat.

Kristen Fu

Email: kristen.fu@csueastbay.edu
Kristen Fu is an advisor for Psychology ( F - N ), Environmental Sciences, and Geology. Born, raised, and educated in the Bay Area, Kristen brings with her a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies from UC Berkeley, and a Masters degree in Education (International and Multicultural Education) from the University of San Francisco. For over six years, she worked at College Track Oakland, providing academic coaching and college access programming to high school students, majority of whom were first generation students and from low-income backgrounds. She is passionate about educational equity, and supporting students towards their goals and being their most empowered and liberated selves. She enjoys cooking, traveling (mostly for food), hiking, experiencing live music, and going to museums.

Lisa Holmstrom

Email: lisa.holmstrom@csueastbay.edu

Lisa Holmstrom is the Advisor for the School of Engineering. She holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership along with certification in Servant Leadership from Gonzaga University. Lisa spent several years partnering with students as the Director of Career Development at a University in Puerto Rico.
As an advisor, Lisa views her role as a development coach for Engineering students. By promoting transparent communication, active cooperation, and inclusion she enjoys cultivating a safe environment for open student engagement and goal setting. In her free time, Lisa enjoys her backyard chickens, culinary adventures, gardening, traveling and wild mushroom hunting.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
--Malcolm X