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Residential Student Experience Staff Contacts
Coordinators of Student Development
The Coordinators of Student Development (CSDs) are full-time professionals, with Masters Degrees, skilled in leadership, program development, advising, and resource referral. Living in on-campus housing, they train and supervise Resident Advisors, oversee the front desk operations, advise Community Councils, and administer Community Standards and administrative procedures.
Note on Contacting Staff and Student Confidentiality - When contacting University Housing staff, please be aware that student records are protected by the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, commonly known as FERPA. In order for a staff member to share specific student information with you, your student may need to give written consent to release information.
Serafin Aguilar, Jr. (he, him, his)
Poly Canyon Village Aliso, Buena Vista, Corralitos, Dover, and Inyo
saguil25@calpoly.edu
Community Front Desk: 805-756-9301
Office: (805) 756-9351
Masters in Higher Education Student Affairs Administration
University of Vermont
Bachelors in Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Hannah Aksamit (she, her, hers)
CARE and Front Desks
haksamit@calpoly.edu
Community Front Desk: 805-756-5650
Office: 805-756-5651
Masters in Counselor Education - Student Affairs in Higher Education
Clemson University
Bachelors in Psychology
University of Arizona
Deja Floyd (she, her, hers)
Halls: Shasta, Lassen, Santa Lucia, Diablo, Palomar, Whitney, Trinity, Muir, Sequoia and Tenaya
defloyd@calpoly.edu
Community Front Desk: 805-756-5670
Office: 805-756-5661
Masters in Higher Education Administration
Florida International University
Bachelors in English Language and Literature
Florida Atlantic University
Kenzie Kitson (she, her, hers)
Community Standards
kkitson@calpoly.edu
Community Front Desk: (805) 756-9301
Office: 805-756-9331
Masters in Student Affairs
Colorado State
Bachelors in Business & Leadership
University of Puget Sound
Cindy Loza (she, her, hers)
tsɨtkawayu, elewexe, tsɨtpxatu, tiłhini, tšɨłkukunɨtš, nipumuʔ, and tsɨtqawɨ
cjloza@calpoly.edu
Community Front Desk: 805-756-6931
Office: 805-756-6936
Masters in Higher Education Administration
Florida International University
Bachelors in Business Administration, Management & Human Resources
Cal Poly, Pomona
Anthony J. Luis (he, him, his)
Cerro Vista Apartments: Morro, Cabrillo, Islay, Hollister, and Bishop.
ajluis@calpoly.edu
Community Front Desk: 805-756-6790
Office: 805-756-6791
Masters in Organization Development
Queens University of Charlotte
Bachelors in Agricultural Sciences
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Daniel Maldonado Guzman (he, him, his)
Poly Canyon Village: Estrella, Foxen, Gypsum, and Huasna
dmaldo02@calpoly.edu
Community Front Desk: (805)756-9301
Office: 805-756-5671
Masters in Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Bachelors in Chicanx/Latinx Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Emmy Passer (she, her, hers)
Community Standards
epasser@calpoly.edu
Community Front Desk: 805-756-5097
Office: 805-756-9351
Masters in Higher Education Administration with Concentration in Student Affairs
University of Buffalo
Bachelors in Health and Wellness
SUNY Buffalo State
Martin Ralda-Martinez (he, him, his)
Yosemite and Sierra Madre
mraldama@calpoly.edu
805-756-5681
Masters in Counseling: College Student Personnel
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor’s in Communications
Eastern Connecticut State University
Supervisory Staff
The supervisory staff coordinates long-term planning and provide supervision and oversight to the Coordinators of Student Development.
Juliette Duke (she, her, hers)
Director of the Residential Student Experience
jduke@calpoly.edu
Office: 805-756-9315
Masters in Education, College Student Affairs
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Barry University
Allison Elliott (she, her, hers)
Associate Director of Residential Student Experience
Learning Communities
aellio12@calpoly.edu
Office: 805-756-6798
Masters of College Student Personnel Administration
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Concordia University Wisconsin
Daisy Castaneda (she, her, hers)
Currently on assignment with Campus Health & Wellbeing
Student Success and Professional Staff Recruitment/Development
dgcastan@calpoly.edu
Office: 805-756-6938
Masters in Postsecondary Educational Leadership: Student Emphasis
San Diego State University
Bachelors in Global Studies and Chican@ Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Shonna Davis (she, her, hers)
Leadership & Program Coordinator
Inter Housing Council & Cal Poly Lofts
sdavis08@calpoly.edu
Office: 805-756-6134
Masters in English
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Bachelors in English
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Sarah Lasnik (she, her, hers)
Assistant Director
Community Standards and Student Staff Selection/Training
slasnik@calpoly.edu
Office: 805-756-5991
Doctorate in Educational Leadership
California State University, Fresno
Masters in Higher Education and Student Personnel
University of Mississippi
Bachelors in Child Development and Liberal Studies
California State University, Chico
Cat Placencia (she, her, hers)
Learning Community Coordinator
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, Inter Housing Council, and Resident Education
placenci@calpoly.edu
Office: 805-756-5954
Masters in College Counseling and Student Services
CSU, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development
CSU, Northridge
Hunter Simmons (he, him, his)
Currently on assignment with Campus Health & Wellbeing
hasimmon@calpoly.edu
Office: 805-756-9352
Master of Business Administration
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Master of Arts in Education
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts in History
Virginia Tech
Front Desk Services
Students can access a variety of University Housing services outside of business hours, including key and access card replacements. These locations are open Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m and Saturday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. though 8:00 p.m.
| Community Front Desks | Phone Number |
| Cerro Vista Community Center (Serves all Cerro Vista buildings) | (805) 756-6790 |
| Poly Canyon Village - Aliso Front Desk (Serves all PCV buildings) | (805) 756-9301 |
| Sierra Madre Community Center (Serves Sierra Madre and Yosemite) | (805) 756-5650 |
| Building 31 Front Desk (Serves South Mountain — Trinity, Muir, Santa Lucia, Sequoia, & Tenaya — and North Mountain buildings) | (805) 756-5670 |
| yakʔitʸutʸu Housing Admin Office (Serves all yakʔitʸutʸu buildings) | (805) 756-5097 |
Resident Advisors (RAs)
Resident Advisors (RAs) are full-time students who are selected and trained to help create an atmosphere conducive to growth and development. They serve as group facilitators, referral agents, and activity advisors. They also assist students with personal, academic, and social concerns. Resident Advisors are available to help students adjust to life in on-campus housing and at the University. Every student has an assigned RA, but residents are free to seek aid or counsel from any RA.
RAs are on-call starting at 7:00 p.m. nightly to support their residents in responding to time-sensitive concerns. For emergency concerns, 24/7, parents and supporters are urged to contact Cal Poly Police directly for the most prompt response.
| Community | Phone Number |
| Cerro Vista | (805) 471-8303 |
| Poly Canyon 1 (Aliso, Buena Vista, & Inyo) | (805) 602-6195 |
| Poly Canyon 2 (Corralitos, Dover, & Estrella) | (805) 602-6197 |
| Poly Canyon 3 (Foxen, Gypsum, & Huasna) | (805) 503-9420 |
| Muir, Sequoia, Tenaya, & Trinity | (805) 305-4734 |
| Santa Lucia & North Mountain Halls | (805) 305-4735 |
| Sierra Madre | (805) 503-9422 |
| yakʔitʸutʸu 1 (tsɨtkawayu, elewexe, tsɨtpxatu) | (805) 550-5293 |
| yakʔitʸutʸu 2 (tiłhini, tšɨłkukunɨtš, nipumuʔ, tsɨtqawɨ) | (805) 550-1174 |
| Yosemite | (805) 503-9474 |
