Meet the Staff

Mustang Success Center Mission

The Mustang Success Center provides an inclusive environment that proactively supports first time freshmen with their successful transition and integration into Cal Poly. The center’s staff provides accessible academic advising that guides students to clear pathways of success and builds a foundation for timely graduation.

If you have questions, please visit our Meet With an Advisor to learn more about the many ways you can receive support from an advisor. We are meeting students both virtually and in-person.

 

First Year Advisors

Shannon Stephens Director	Christina Wolfe-Chandler Assistant Director	Louise Torgerson Assistant Director
Dawin Whiten Lead Academic Advisor	Annie Amos Lead Academic Advisor	Serena Petrasich Lead Academic Advisor
Matt Herrera Lead Academic Advisor	Katie Escalera Lead Academic Advisor	Gracie Dodson Academic Advisor
Cynthia Avila Alfaro Academic Advisor	Angelica Martinez-Gonzalez Academic Advisor	Andrés Castañeda Academic Advisor
Maria Valencia-Soto Academic Advisor	Max Castro Academic Advisor

Athletic Advisors

Louise Torgerson Lead Athletics Assistant Director and Lead Athletics Academic Advisor   Football (offense), W. Basketball, Golf	Kyle Ross Lead Athletics Academic Advisor   Football (defense/specialists), Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Tennis
Austin Lee Athletics Academic Advisor   Cross Country, Track & Field, M. Basketball, Wrestling, Indoor Volleyball, Flag Football	Ashley Bartlett Athletics Academic Advisor   Soccer, STUNT, Softball

Graduate Assistants

Maryann Godje Graduate Assistant	Mia Arriaga Graduate Assistant
Allison Hepner Athletics Graduate Assistant	Sydney Morrow Athletics Graduate Assistant

Peer Advisors

Bella	Destiny	Joy
Owen	Seda

Student Assistants

Ana	Claire	Emily	Gin
Jacob	Juan	Kastuv	Lia
Sam

First Year Advising Center Mission

The Mustang Success Center provides an inclusive environment that supports first time freshmen students with their transition and integration into Cal Poly. The center’s staff provides accessible academic advising that guides students to clear pathways of success and timely graduation. Through individual appointments, group advising sessions, and workshops, the advisors help students:

• Understand University policies and procedures
• Offer a full range of proactive academic services
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources
• Provide leadership in coordinating College and University programs that support student success.