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 StephensDirector |
Christina Wolfe-ChandlerAssistant Director
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Carly HeadAssistant Director
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Dawin WhitenLead Academic Advisor
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Lindsay LaceyLead Academic Advisor
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Rebecca RichardsLead Academic Advisor
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Annie AmosAcademic Advisor |
Austin Joseph FergusonAcademic Advisor |
Katie EscaleraAcademic Advisor |
Jaclyn BanagaAcademic Advisor |
Serena PetrasichAcademic Advisor |
Matt HerreraAcademic Advisor |
Gracie DodsonAcademic Advisor |
Cynthia Avila AlfaroAcademic Advisor |
Athletic Advisors
Louise TorgersonLead Athletics Academic Advisor
Football, M. Soccer, W. Basketball, Softball, Golf, Swimming & Diving |
Kyle RossLead Athletics Academic Advisor
Football, Baseball, Indoor & Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Track & Field, Cross Country |
Carly HeadAssistant Director
M. Basketball, W. Soccer, Wrestling |
Graduate Assistants
Collin MarfiaGraduate Assistant |
Joe AlbrechtAthletics Graduate Assistant |
Peer Advisors
Alison |
Axel |
Hannah |
Jay |
Nura |
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Student Assistants
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.