The Network: Men's Success Initiative

The Network: Men's Success Initiative

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Group of men and women standing and smiling in front of a blue structure
Seven men smiling in front of a mechanic ship.
A big group of men and women smiling on a staircase with a white backdrop.
5 Men smiling in front of a stream of water and boulders.

The Network: Men’s Success Initiative supports the development of undergraduate students of color who self-identify as men and their allies. We want our men to grow, thrive, succeed, and build a cohesive community here on campus. We are excited to welcome you to The Network!

About The Network

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The goal of The Network is to make a notable positive impact on the lives and experiences of Black, Latino, Native/Indigenous, Pacific Islander, Asian, Desi, and other men of color at Cal State LA by connecting our young men and their allies to culturally relevant and engaging campus services, academic resources, and a supportive community that reflects them. 

The Three Programmatic Pillars of The Network are:

  • Social networking
  • Academic Excellence
  • Professional Development

Through these three pillars, our members are given opportunities to grow beyond the classroom, enrich their college experience, and find genuine community in the place they will soon call home: Cal State LA.

One would have to be an enrolled Cal State LA student in order to be a member of The Network. Although our organization is focused on men of color, we openly accept all students who wish to support our men of color into The Network.

Meet The Network Team

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Chriztopher Johnson
Director
323-343-3195
cjohnson@calstatela.edu

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Andrew Blanco
Assistant Program Coordinator
323-343-3587
ablanco@calstatela.edu

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Anthony Mancha
Lead Transition Experiences Assistant, The Network

Meet The Ambassadors

Ambassadors are the student leaders of The Network. They are responsible for keeping general members informed, reaching out to potential new members, and building community with their ideas.

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Aaron Cruz
Graduate Student, Microbiology

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Israel Gutierrez
Undergraduate Student, Public Health

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Jason Daley
Undergraduate Student, Fine Arts

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Justin Tran
Undergraduate Student, Business Administration - Management

 

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Kerry Ciego
Undergraduate Student, Rehabilitation Services

Contact Us

Have questions about The Network? Email us at nsfe@calstatela.edu.