Meet the Staff
Position Vacant
EOP Director
Angela Marino
Angela MarinoEOP Admissions Coordinator
Hi! My name is Angela, and I am from Huntington Beach, CA. I was a first generation college student and studied at Golden West College, CSULB and CSUF (go fellow transfer students!!!). I also did a semester abroad in Florence, Italy. I have lived on the Central Coast for almost 20 years, and I can't imagine being anywhere else! I have so much fun exploring the area with my husband and son, and I love reading, movies, and Sunday brunch. I am incredibly happy to be here at Cal Poly and I encourage you to come by any time to ask questions, make an appointment with a counselor or just say hi!
EOP Counselors
Lyzette Martin
Hi everyone! My name is Lyzette Martin, I grew up in Visalia CA, but the central coast is now my home. I am a proud first generation college student. I started my educational career at a community college and then transferred to Fresno State where I earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology. I then moved to beautiful San Luis Obispo and earned my Master’s of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Counseling and Guidance. I view my counseling role as an educator, a coach, a mentor and as a supporter. It is my goal to treat each student as a unique individual and take into account all aspects of their lives. During my free time, I love watching baseball (GO DODGERS!), I enjoy being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. I have a daughter who brings so much joy to mine and my husband’s lives. I am proud to work with such hardworking and motivated students and I’m excited to learn more about you!
Nury Baltierrez
Hola! My name is Nury and I am from Michoacán, Coalcomán de Vázquez Palleres, México. My family and I lived in México for the first two years of my life and we then moved to the small town of Nipomo. Navigating higher education as an undocumented first-generation student was challenging, but I connected with faculty/staff who believed in me. I graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with my Bachelors in Agriculture Science. I realized Agriculture was not my passion so I decided to go back to school. I received my Masters in Counseling and Guidance for Higher Education in Student Affairs at Cal Poly.
During my free time, I enjoy running, traveling, and spending time with my family/friends and my cat, Link! I am here to support you personally, professionally and academically. I have an open door policy so please stop by anytime!
Cynthia Diaz
Hello everyone! My name is Cynthia Paz, I was born and raised in Guadalupe, CA. I began my higher education at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria where I received a degree in Liberal Arts. I then transferred to Cal State Northridge and received a degree in Child & Adolescent Development. After working with preschool age children I quickly realized I wanted to work with older students. I attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where I earned a Master’s of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Counseling and Guidance: Higher Education & Student Affairs. My career goal was to become an Academic Counselor and serve underrepresented students in the Central Coast area. I began my work at Allan Hancock College, working for various departments as an Academic Counselor for over three years. It is one of my greatest accomplishment to be able to work for EOP and this population of students. I love working with students and being part of their educational experience.
When I am not at work I enjoy wine tasting and spending time with my family. I have identical twin boys that are my world. They keep me on my toes and inspire me to be the best person that I can be.
I can’t wait to meet you all!
EOP Student Assistants
Miguel Ramos
Major: Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences
Hello everyone! My name is Miguel Ramos (He/Him/His) and I am a third year Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences major, concentrating in Hydrology, and a minor in Indigenous Studies on Natural Resources and the Environment. I was born in Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacán, México. I was raised in Mexico for the first 13 years of my life until my family and I took the opportunity to move to the United States. I currently live in Ceres, California, which is a city in the northern part of the Central Valley. I am a first-generation college student here at Cal Poly and I am EOP proud! Some of the organizations that I am involved in are the club Latinos in Agriculture, where I have served as the President of the club, and I am also part of soil judging team of the university. Some of my hobbies are running, working out, cooking, swimming, hiking, and basically anything that involves the outdoors!
Stanley Leung
Major: Psychology
Hi everyone! My name is Stanley Leung, my pronouns are He/Him/His and I am a 4th-year Psychology student. I am a first-generation, gay college student from Temple City, California but I was raised in Corona, California. Some of my hobbies include spending time with my cat Kirby and trying new foods! I am currently in the process of pursuing a master's in Higher Educational Counseling as my career goal is to become a college counselor.
Carlos Gonzalez
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hi everyone! My name is Carlos Gonzalez, my pronouns are He/Him/His and I am a 4th year Electrical Engineering student. I am a low-income first-generation Latino student from Oxnard, CA. My career goals involve becoming an Engineer at a Power company, where I hope to work on either upgrading infrastructure to support efforts towards a clean, sustainable, and reliable electric grid. I would also like to work with innovative technologies that will help in the efforts to increase our reliance on renewable energy.
Angela Mendez
Major: BUSINESS
Hello everyone! My name is Angela Mendez and I go by Angie. I am a fourth-year majoring in Business Administration concentrating in Management and HR with a minor in Psychology. I am a proud first-generation college student from South Gate in the Los Angeles area. I love spending time with my family and friends, going to the beach and I have a slight addiction to boba. I also enjoy going dirt-bike riding, skating, hiking and spending time outdoors.
Ana de Silva
Major: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Hello everyone! My name is Ana Da Silva. I am a second-year Business Administration Major with a concentration in Accounting and a Minor in Spanish. I am a first-generation college student. I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and, I moved to the U.S. when I was thirteen. I went to high school in the Bay Area. I love spending time with my family and friends, eating açai, and photography. I also love going to the beach, traveling, and listening to music.
Raina Mesina
Major: ARCHITECTURE
Hi everyone! My name is Raina Mesina and I am a first-year Architecture Major. I have lived in sunny San Diego all my life, until moving to San Luis Obispo for college. Some things that I love are hiking, dancing, singing, reading, traveling, and spicy food! I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and am always up for an adventure!
