The Equity Coordinators (ECs) were appointed in collaboration with their deans based on their leadership and dedication to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in their field and to the University. The role of the EC is to support the hiring, onboarding, and retention of faculty and faculty of color at their specific college. In addition, the EC serves as an advisor to the development of the college's equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging taskforce.
José Anguiano
Associate Professor, Department of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies
College of Ethnic Studies
Jose.Anguiano9@calstatela.edu
Maria Oropeza
Assistant Professor, Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education
Charter College of Education
moropez6@calstatela.edu
Juanita Trusty
Faculty
College of Business and Economics
jtrusty@calstatela.edu
Serving as Equity Coordinator for the College of Business and Economics is a privilege. I love the diversity of the students, faculty, and staff of CalState LA, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment on our campus. I have a heart for those who might feel alone or have a hard time adjusting to University life. I also enjoy the opportunity to work with so many first-generation students. I find that our students are happy to be here, eager to learn, and hard-working. I was also a first-generation student and I can relate to many of the experiences our students face. I enjoy connecting with members of our campus community; please feel free to reach out to me.
I enjoy spending time with my two adult daughters and their families and with my adopted son from Nigeria.
Cynthia Wang
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies
College of Arts and Letters
cwang68@calstatela.edu
Erica Ellis
Associate Professor of Communication Disorders
Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services
eellisr@calstatela.edu
As the co-Equity Coordinator for the Xu College of Health and Human Services, my goal is to work collaboratively to help the college continue to build a more equitable community among faculty, staff, and students. I hope to foster a supportive environment with and for our faculty, especially faculty of color from historically marginalized backgrounds, to develop a strong sense of belonging as scholars on campus.
My spare time is often spent with my two young children, exploring the outdoors and attending various community events.
Andres Aguilar
Professor of Biological Sciences
College of Natural and Social Sciences
aaguil67@calstatela.edu
Lettycia Terrones
Learning & Instructional Services Librarian
John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
lterron@calstatela.edu