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
Dawin Whiten Lead Academic Advisor	Annie Amos Lead Academic Advisor	Serena Petrasich Lead Academic Advisor
Matt Herrera Lead Academic Advisor	Katie Escalera Academic Advisor	Gracie Dodson Academic Advisor
Cynthia Avila Alfaro Academic Advisor	Angelica Martinez-Gonzalez Academic Advisor	Andrés Castañeda Academic Advisor

Athletic Advisors

Louise Torgerson Lead Athletics Academic Advisor   Football, M. Soccer, W. Basketball, Softball, Golf	Kyle Ross Lead Athletics Academic Advisor   Football, Baseball, W. Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Tennis
Austin Lee Athletics Academic Advisor     M. Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Track & Field, Cross Country

Graduate Assistants

Collin Marfia Graduate Assistant

Joe Albrecht Athletics Graduate Assistant

Peer Advisors

Maria Fe	Axel	Hannah
Jay	Nura

Student Assistants

Bella	Galilea	Giselle	Jacob
Joelle	Juan	Owen

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.