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A proud Latina and first-generation college graduate from a mixed status family, Dr. Moreno Yamashiro is passionate about supporting the academic, personal, professional, and social well-being of diverse student communities through a culture of care. As a scholar-practitioner, Dr. Moreno Yamashiro has earned a Doctor of Education in Community College/Higher Education Educational Leadership from California State University, Long Beach, and focuses her research on the experiences of undergraduate students who access a campus food pantry. Nationally, she is professionally active in NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE), and California Community Colleges Organización de Latinx Expowerment, Guidance, Advocacy for Success (COLEGAS) where she continues to gain professional development as a life-longer learner and gives back to the profession.

College/University/Grad School & Degrees:
B.A. Public Administration | Minor – Political Science, CSU Fullerton
M.A. Higher Education & Student Affairs, University of Connecticut

Hometown:
Fullerton, CA

Favorite Snack/Food:
Sushi

Interesting Fact:
I once went to an outdoor NFL Playoff game in -25 degree weather.

Piece of advise for G2B students:
Continue pursuing your goals and dreams despite any setbacks. Get connected on campus and find your community!

College/University/Grad School & Degrees:
A.A. Social & Behavioral Science, A.D.T. Psychology, A.D.T. Sociology, El Camino College Compton Center
B.A. Psychology | Minor – Education Studies and Labor & Workplace Studies, UC Los Angeles
M.S. in Counseling, Option in Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE), CSU Long Beach (in progress)

Hometown:
Born in Tijuana B.C. Mexico | Compton, CA

Favorite Snack/Food:
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Interesting Fact:
My favorite game console is the Nintendo Switch and I like to play Mario games.

Piece of advise for G2B students:
Get involved on campus and take care of your overall well being by ustilizing resources!

College/University/Grad School & Degrees:
A.A. Liberal Arts, Orange Coast College
B.S. Psychology & Social Behavior, UC Irvine
M.S. in Clinical Psychology | Licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy, Vanguard University

Hometown:
Fountain Valley​

Favorite Snack/Food:
Cookie monster and Queso ice cream from La Michoacana, also, White Truffle chips from Trader Joe’s​

Interesting Fact:
I’m a foster/adoptive parent

Piece of advise for G2B students:
When you don’t know what to do, ask for help, even if you’re not sure what to ask​.

College/University/Grad School & Degrees:
B.A. Spanish Language and Literature, CSU Fullerton
M.Ed. in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA), University of Southern California (in progress) 

Hometown:
Mission Viejo, CA​

Favorite Snack/Food:
Ramen and I have coffee everyday​

Interesting Fact:
I am an only child!​

Piece of advise for G2B students:
There are people who want to see your strive, grow and help you achieve your goals and dreams.​

College/University/Grad School & Degrees:
B.A. Sociology, B.A. Chican@ Studies, UC Los Angeles
M. Social Work, University of Southern California

Hometown:
Hawthorne, CA

Favorite Snack/Food:
Pupusas

Interesting Fact:
Bungee jumped in college​

Piece of advise for G2B students:
Get involved.