A little about us/
Reyes Luna
Hello, I am Dr. Reyes J. Luna but you can just call me Reyes and I happen to be the Director of Residence Life at Cal Poly Pomona, Go Broncos! Currently, I am in my 17th year working on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, during my time I have worked in multiple roles within Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. I am a proud alumni and member of cohort 1 of Cal Poly Pomona’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership. I am also proud of being an alumni from the Master’s program at Ohio University and undergrad from University of California, Davis. I am excited and honored to work with amazing Housing professionals and maybe one day with you. Thanks for checking out our position and feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or just to say hello.
Christy Orgeta
Hi everyone! My name is Christy Orgeta and I have the pleasure of serving as Senior Coordinator for Residential Education and Leadership. I have been at Cal Poly Pomona since 2010. I am #madeinthecsu, and received my BA from Cal State Fullerton and MA from San Diego State. I’m responsible for overseeing programming and UHS's Academic Initiatives, such as Faculty in Residence and College Themed Communities. My absolute favorite things about CPP are the people I serve and work with! My other favorite things are the chocolate chip cookies at the dining commons :)
Araceli Guzman
Hi!!! My name is Araceli Guzman and I'm one of the Senior Coordinators of Residential Education and Leadership. I'm part of the Res Life management team referred to as CORE. Besides overseeing our Area Coordinator staff, I also oversee our conduct system. I've been at Cal Poly Pomona since 2013 and even though I've worked for other institutions, I gotta say I'm a Bronco at heart. I received my M.S. in Counseling-Student Affairs from Cal State Bakersfield and my B.A from UCSB. I guess you can say I bleed green and gold with a dash of blue!
What I always tell folks interested in CPP is, are you ready for an extended family? That's truly how we function, and that's what I love about working for Res Life at CPP!
Feli Tamparong
Hello there! My name is Felirose Tamparong, but I simply go by Feli. I serve as one of the Senior Coordinators of Residential Education and Leadership. I am responsible for creating, training, and implementing our emergency procedures and protocol. I also oversee cases related to Students of Concern. I have been at Cal Poly Pomona for 2 fantastic years! I received my M.Ed. in Post-secondary Administration and Student Affairs from the University of Southern California and a B.S. from the University of La Verne. I am also a member of Phi Sigma Sigma and continue to serve as the Chapter Key Advisor of the Theta Upsilon Chapter. You can often find me loving city life, hanging with the people I care about, meeting new people, being a foodie, in the gym so I can continue to be a foodie, outdoors snowboarding (except my broken elbow is still healing), or near the beach, paddle-boarding or riding my bike! I truly love my UHS Fam, so enjoy getting to know us and I look forward to the opportunity to chat with you!
John Buchanan
Hey All! My name is John Buchanan and I’m the Senior Coordinator for Residential Education & Leadership, Leadership Development. This is my second year at CPP and it has been an amazing experience and an amazing place to work. I’m originally form Rapid City, South Dakota and landed at CPP after a career that spans Colorado, South Dakota, and Texas. I identify as a RPG gamer so I am proud to say one of my favorite Saturday activities is gathering with friends and playing Dungeons and Dragons. I also enjoy exploring museums and amazing conversations with food and friends. I also have a sweet tooth so I enjoy baking or trying out new desserts. In my role I serve as lead to two Area Coordinators, coordinate our student leader selection and training process, and advise IHC and NRHH. I love what I do because it allows to me provide support and guidance to both student leaders and full time staff. For me, my greatest joy is watching leaders make an impact and that moment when they truly find their place/passion. I look forward to the opportunity to chat with you. Have a great day!
Keiry Ewing
Hello! My name is Keiry Ewing and I am the College Themed Communities Program Coordinator and Welcome Week Adviser. This is my 5th year in University Housing Services and my 15th year at Cal Poly - I am a proud CPP Alumni! I received my Bachelor's in Business Administration in 2008 and my Master's in Public Administration in 2013. In addition, I received my Associates degree in Interior Design from Mt. Sac. During the past decade, Cal Poly has truly become my home away from home! My favorite thing about this campus is its natural beauty, the people and the energetic and passionate students. I love Cal Poly and you would too! During my free time, I love spending time with my husband and my two dogs, Chunky and Arley-they are adorable! I also love to go kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, hiking, running, going to the movies, trying new restaurants, traveling, eating crepes, and learning new baking recipes!
Zane Hight
Hi there! My name is Zane Hight and I serve as Area Coordinator for Vista de las Estrellas & the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies. I've worked for Cal Poly Pomona since June 2017, and previously at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma for six years prior. I received my Bachelor's degree in Vocal Music Performance from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and my Master's in College Student Personnel from Arkansas Tech University. At Cal Poly Pomona, a couple of my favorite leadership opportunities are serving as the course instructor for our Residential Leadership class and facilitating a weekly forum for queer men at the CPP Pride Center. These roles really align with my passions and I've had the freedom to pursue them here in the AC role. My favorite thing about Cal Poly Pomona is the friendly staff you'll meet here! CPP places a huge emphasis on inclusion and building relationships between our team, students, and others on campus. We're also at the perfect intersection of urban LA experiences, Orange County beaches and shopping, and hiking/skiing adventures at nearby Mt. Baldy. Whether you want to walk a red carpet or take a drive through the mountains, it's all at your fingertips from here. I look forward to sharing more with you when you visit our unique campus!
Cristina Araujo
Hola! My name is Cristina Araujo, I am an Area Coordinator of two suite style communities that we call Luna/Montanas. I grew up in the I.E. (Inland Empire), and attended Cal State San Bernardino for my undergraduate and the University of Central Arkansas for grad school. Cal Poly Pomona has been my home since. I am going on my fourth year. I love this campus and our students, Cal Poly Pomona is familia for me. Since I have been here I have built strong relationships with colleagues all around campus through my involvements in the Latino, Faculty, Staff, Student Association (LFSSA), Unity Luncheon Committee, Student Success Coaching and other committees in housing and on campus. I enjoy working with our students, they are fun, intelligent, and passionate about their roles and careers. I am passionate about issues around diversity and social justice. So I am grateful to work with students and advocate for others on these issues. Other things I enjoy are live music, (my fiance is in a cover and original band and they are pretty amazing, so you will probably find me at one of his gigs on the weekend), watching Netflix, Grey’s Anatomy, This is Us, going to Disneyland, seeing my family, and spending time with my puppy Mia Ham! Mia is a 5 month old Corgi. I got her in October of last year, as an 8 week puppy. She is very energetic, sociable, and loves people. I love her so much! Anyways that's a little bit about me and my experience at CPP. You will love it here!
Valissa Thomas
Hi, My name is Valissa Thomas! I am in my first year as an Area Coordinator at Cal Poly Pomona. As a professional in higher education and student affairs for five years, and specifically in residential life for eight years beginning as a Resident Advisor at Cal State Fullerton, I have really enjoyed my time and experience in residence life. After my NUFP experience in undergrad, I continued on to obtain my Master's degree at the University of the Pacific and continued my passion for residential life and became the NASPA NUFP program coordinator for the division. With my interest in residential education, student leadership, identity development, Black Women and Queer POC advocacy, community building, and self-care, I am excited to continue my journey in student affairs. You'll usually find me hanging out with my family, visiting friends, and singing my favorite Beyoncé songs!
Hollie Allbaugh
Hello there! My name is Hollie Allbaugh and I am one of the Area Coordinators here on the Residence Life Team. I oversee Encinitas and Montecito Halls, two of our “red bricks” style traditional residence hall communities, and have worked here at Cal Poly Pomona since June of 2017. While my career thus far has primarily focused on housing and residence life, I am also passionate about mental health and suicide prevention, working with first-generation students, and LGBTQ student experiences. I live on campus with my wife, Rachel, and our two pets: Pepper, a rambunctiously friendly 4-year-old Dachshund/Beagle mix, and Dylan, our sweet and snuggly 9-year-old Senegal parrot. I am known around our community and with my Resident Advisors for being a bit of an “old lady” as I quite enjoy crocheting, baking, crafting, reading, and going to bed ridiculously early. When I’m not snuggled up at home, however, I enjoy going out to catch a movie, exploring Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, or simply hanging out with my friends and trying a new restaurant in the area.
Maria Cerce
Hi! My name is Maria Cerce. I’m from a small town in Massachusetts. Yes, that does mean I am a Patriots fan. Tom Brady is the GOAT! It also means I’ve seen enough snow in my lifetime to truly appreciate Pomona’s ‘winters.’ I started as a Resident Advisor in 2008 at Assumption College in Worcester, MA, and that’s when I became a proud Reslifer. I’ve worked as Hall Director at Clark University (also in Worcester, MA) and a Resident Director at CalStateLA (Los Angeles, CA) before starting at CPP. I love reading self-help books, doing trivia, dancing, and long walks on the beach. Professionally, I am passionate about advocating for first generation and underrepresented students. What I love about working at Cal Poly is that I get to do it all: oversee residence halls, advise a student club, work with the cultural centers, and co-facilitate courses. There are so many opportunities to collaborate and get involved! I feel like I am challenged, encouraged to explore my interests, and supported as a human being. Cal Poly Pomona is home. Come join the family!
Oscar Bacio
Hi! My name is Oscar Bacio and I am the Area Coordinator for two of our traditional residence halls, Alamitos and Aliso. I was born and raised in Hawthorne, CA, a city 15 minutes from LAX. I received my undergraduate and graduate education at University of the Pacific (Go Tigers!) I started working at CPP in July of 2018 and it continues to be a wonderful experience working for the institution. I love the atmosphere that CPP has cultivated around connecting professionals from all walks of life across the entire campus to create a network of support for our students, as well as our professional staff. Outside of UHS, I am involved with the Latino Faculty, Staff, Student Association (LFSSA), Unity Luncheon Committee and Project SUCCESS. Prior to Cal Poly Pomona, I was worked as a Community Director at California State University, Monterey Bay and prior to that I was finishing my graduate studies at University of the Pacific. I currently live with my partner Sonia and our wonderful chihuahua/terrier mix of a dog, Benji. Outside of work, I love going to the gym with my partner, taking walks with our dog and playing video games.
