Meet the Welcome Center Staff and Tour Guides

Meet Your Tour Guides!

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Geronimo - Tours Lead

What’s up, everyone!!  My name is Geronimo!! I’m a fourth-year student double majoring in both Biology, with a concentration in physiology and Spanish! I’m originally from Stockton, but I decided to move out here to the Bay Area and attend CSUEB because of the amazing living culture and diversity we have here at East Bay! In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends and making my horchata :D I am also involved as an Orientation Team Leader, Resident Assistant (RA), and an undergraduate research assistant in the biology department! I can’t wait to meet you all here and help you start this next journey in your lives! Go, Pioneers!

 

Hometown 

 Stockton, CA

Favorite spot on campus

 Einstein Bros!

Advice to incoming students

 It doesn’t matter how long it takes, as long as you get to getting your education, it shouldn’t matter how long it takes you to get your education.

Favorite quote

 “Ponte las pilas!”-My parents, on multiple occasions

 

 

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Daniel - Tours Lead

Hey everyone!  My name is Daniel, you can also call me Dan, and I am an international student from Myanmar(Burma). I’m currently a fourth-year student at CSUEB with a major in Art Illustration and a minor in Computer Science. I came to Cal State East Bay for its cultural diversity and amazing campus. I’m a huge football(soccer) enthusiast and just being outdoors in general but can also nerd out from time to time. I also enjoy playing video games, watching shows/ anime, and just hanging around with friends and family. A fun fact about me is that I have a huge fear of heights but going skydiving is on my bucket list. I look forward to assisting you here at the Welcome Center!

 

Hometown 

Myanmar(Burma)

Favorite spot on campus

The CORE

Favorite Thing to do on campus

Hang out with friends as well as take some time by myself to do work in the Core

Advice to incoming students 

One piece of advice is to not be nervous throughout your college career. Take advantage of all the different services provided to you as well as get involved around campus whether that be a job or volunteering. It’s one of the best ways to make friends as well as gain knowledge and build connections.
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Hayli - Ambassador Lead

Hey guys! My name is Hayli Lusetti! I’m a third-year biology major with a concentration in cell and molecular, minoring in psychology and chemistry to eventually go into neuroscience. I’m from southern California and decided to come to Cal State East Bay because I wanted to be close to the Bay since there is such a wide variety of things to do, as well as it being very culturally diverse. A fun fact about me is that I can play six instruments, and am attempting to learn more. I look forward to being able to meet and help you with any questions you may have!

 

Hometown 

 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Dream job

 My dream job is to become a neuroscientist and get to work in a laboratory in the future!

Favorite thing to do on campus

 My favorite thing to do on campus is getting to meet new individuals every day.

Favorite quote 

 "The only source of knowledge is experience." - Albert Einstein 
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Arsen - Office Lead

Hello, my name is Arsen Dzhuraev and I am an international student from Kyrgyzstan. I am a third-year Computer Science major here at CSU East Bay. I chose East Bay for its computer science programs and a lot of internships in the Bay Area. Besides my career goals, I was also looking for a campus with cultural diversity and Cal State East Bay has people from all over the world. A fun fact about me is that I love playing computer games, programming, and designing. We are always excited to help you!

 

Hometown 

 Kyrgyzstan

Favorite spot on campus

 The Recreation and Wellness Center (RAW)

Favorite thing to do on campus

 Hang out with my friends 

Favorite quote

 "Don’t eat with people you wouldn’t starve with."
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Carolyn

Hi-hi! I’m Carolyn Sullivan! I’m a 3rd-year Communications major here at East Bay. I am local to the Bay Area from Fremont and chose East Bay so I can be close to home and my friends. I also love the diversity on campus and the amount of support that the school provides to its students. I like video games, anime, sewing, and trying new yummy foods! Feel free to say hello!

 

Hometown 

 Fremont, CA

Favorite spot on campus

 The Old Union

Advice for incoming students 

 Don’t be afraid to talk to your teachers! They are willing to work with you to succeed.

Favorite quote

 "Dude, sucking at something is the first step towards being sort of good at something" -  Jake the Dog, Adventure Time
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Joe

Hi everyone my name is Joe! I am a second-year student ambassador at the Welcome Center with a major in criminal justice and minors in political science and sociology. I believe it’s important to spend your time on campus doing something, so my goal has been to help the students and professors in any way I can! I am originally from Stockton, CA, but moved out to East Bay because of the beautiful nature, amazing weather and breeze, and the chance for new opportunities.

 

Hometown 

 Stockton, CA

Best Memory

 My best memory on campus has to be attending my first  EB Jamboree and seeing all the friends I made during my first year here.

Favorite spot on campus 

 My favorite spot on campus has to be the single chair behind the baseball and softball fields.

Advice for incoming students

 My advice for incoming college students is to SEIZE THE MOMENT. You worked hard and made it here, now it's time to make the most of every second. Meet people, find places, and be yourself.
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Victor

I’m Victor! Currently a second-year student at Cal State East Bay, majoring in Business Administration and Management. I am from Windsor, California, and came to East Bay to pursue a position with the San Francisco 49ers (Golden State Warriors.) I have a deep passion for music, with a love for artists like Daft Punk and Grupo Frontera. Outside of academics, I’ve been passionate about basketball since elementary school, and it continues to be a major part of my life.

I am looking forward to meeting you guys soon! Feel free to say Hai!

 

Hometown 

 Windsor, CA

Favorite spot on campus

 Our Outdoor Basketball Courts (Specifically at Sunset)

Best memory 

 My best memory on campus was meeting my roommates for the first time.

Favorite quote

 "Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile, and just keep on rolling." - Kobe Bryant

Welcome Center Staff

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Jorge: Welcome Center Advisor

Jorge was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Union City, CA. He attended James Logan High School and Los Medanos College.  He earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a minor in Ethnic Studies from Cal State East Bay. As a first-generation college graduate, he strongly believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the power it yields toward the betterment of society. After more than two decades of working and coaching in high school, he continues to volunteer as a youth football coach. He thrives in mentoring high school and transfer students in their pursuit of higher education.  

Email: jorge.flores@csueastbay.edu