Staff
Management Staff
Debra L. Hammond
Executive Director
(818) 677-2390
debra.hammond@csun.edu
Debra L. Hammond has more than 39 years of experience in higher education. She received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Rutgers University and a master’s degree in educational administration from California State University, Los Angeles. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the University Student Union (USU) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The USU is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization governed primarily by students. She opened a $60 million Student Recreation Center as well as a Pride (LGBTQ) Center, a Veterans Resource Center, and a state-of-the-art Oasis Wellness Center in 2013 and is currently in the process of planning a $130 million renovation/new construction project for the USU. She also serves as a faculty member in the Michael D. Eisner College of Education. She teaches in the college counseling student services program where she received the Outstanding Professor of the Year Award in 2012. For her body of work, the California State University (CSU) selected Debra from among the CSU’s 23 campuses as its outstanding staff member of 2016. The Wang Family Excellence Award is the highest award presented to an administrator by the CSU. Debra also received the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 for her accomplishments as a woman in business.
Amanda Christianson
Acting Co-Director, Student Recreation Center
(818) 677-5832
amanda.christianson@csun.edu
Amanda is a native of California, living most of her life in Southern California. She developed a love for fitness early in life, spending most of her time after school either participating in sports, working out at the local gym, or helping out at her aunt’s fitness facility. This love for movement eventually grew into the desire to pursue academic studies in the areas of Kinesiology—Exercise Science and eventually Nutrition & Dietetics, here at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Amanda has over 15 years of professional experience in the fitness and wellness industry, and has gone onto acquire over a dozen other certifications in personal training, group exercise, and nutrition, through this time.
In her current role, she hopes to empower and inspire the next generation of students to “find their fit” through the various programs and services offered within the Fitness & Wellness Department, in order to stay active and healthy throughout life.
Jeremy Hamlett
Acting Co-Director, Student Recreation Center
(818) 677-2194
jeremy.hamlett@csun.edu
Jeremy Hamlett grew up in East Los Angeles and attended California State University, Los Angeles. During his time at CSULA, he worked in the University Student Union (USU) as a student employee and discovered his future vocation in higher education. It was during his time at CSULA that he also found his avocation, officiating sports. He has been involved with officiating youth and high school baseball, basketball and football for over 25 years, and has served as a board member and president of his local baseball association.
After receiving his undergraduate degree, Jeremy initially worked at Occidental College and then joined the USU at CSUN in 2002. During his first 16 years at the USU, he was involved with Commercial Services and Operations & Facilities Planning. He joined the SRC team in 2019 as the Manager for Intramural Sports/Day Camp/Games Room.
Tari Hunter
Associate Executive Director, Equity, Programs and Leadership
(818) 677-5652
tari.hunter@csun.edu
Joseph C. Illuminate
Associate Director, Accounting & Finance
(818) 677-6492
joe.illuminate@csun.edu
Joseph Illuminate has served as the Associate Director, Finance & Business Services since February 2004. He provides leadership and direction for the USU Finance & Business Services department. Joseph is focused on being a steward of student fees to ensure there are sufficient resources to fund programs and services for students at the highest level. He earned his master’s degree in Public Administration and graduate certificate in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge. Joseph also holds a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration with a specialization in accounting from California State University, Los Angeles.
Sharon S. Kinard
Associate Director, Administration & Communications
(818) 677-6025
sharon.kinard@csun.edu
Sharon S. Kinard started her employment with the University Student Union in 1999, serving in several progressively responsible positions prior to stepping into her current role as associate director in October 2020. A former news reporter with the Los Angeles Daily News who covered city and county governments and education, Sharon provides solid news, writing and editing experience. She has oversight of the Department of Administration, Marketing Department, Department of Technology Support Services and Assessment.
A former part-time co-instructor of assessment for CSUN’s Michael D. Eisner College of Education in its college counseling/student services graduate program, Sharon earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in journalism (English minor) from San Diego State University. She also is a facilitator in Strengths-Based Education with Gallup Inc.
Sharon is passionate about measuring student success efforts, programs and services. She enjoys writing, hiking and mentoring, as well as thought-provoking books, films, family and good friends.
Samantha Liu
Associate Director, Operations & Services
(818) 677-2899
samantha.liu@csun.edu
Samantha Liu started her employment as a student assistant with the University Student Union in January 2007 — her second semester at CSUN. She since has served in a variety of roles and currently serves as the Associate Director, Operations & Services. She oversees the Operations & Facilities Planning, Facilities Maintenance and Reservations & Event Services departments. She is a double home-grown CSUN graduate with a master’s degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Public Sector Management & Leadership and her undergraduate degree in Public Health Education.
Kristen Pichler
Associate Director, Human Resources & Professional Development
(818) 677-3849
kristen.pichler@csun.edu
Kristen Pichler, or KP as she’s more commonly known, started her employment with the University Student Union in 1985. Since then, she’s served in a variety of progressively responsible positions prior to stepping into her current role as the Associate Director, Human Resources & Professional Development in 2000, leading HR functions for the USU’s 450 employees and 40 volunteers. KP fosters a legal, safe, and fair employment environment, and is a champion of the student employment experience, encouraging students to acquire knowledge, skills, habits and attitudes that will help them succeed at work both now and post-graduation. She is a devoted Matador, holding both a master’s degree in Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in English, from California State University, Northridge.
Allen Schentrup
Manager, Accounting
allen.schentrup@csun.edu
Tamika Braud
Accountant I, Accounts Receivables
(818) 677-6575
tamika.braud@csun.edu
Jesse Corona
Accountant I — Concur Specialist
(818) 677-3626
jesse.corona-auroza@csun.edu
Marine Hakobyan
Accountant II
(818) 677-5285
marine.hakobyan@csun.edu
Alex Hertzog
Accounting Technician Trainee
alex.hertzog@csun.edu
Anita Kapil
Accountant II
(818) 677-6565
anita.kapil@csun.edu
Ali Sadri
Accountant II
(818) 677-2566
ali.sadri@csun.edu
Evelyn Salazar-Dailo
Accountant I — Accounts Payable Specialist
(818) 677-6033
evelyn.salazar-dailo@csun.edu
Theresa Samora
Accountant I — Payroll
(818) 677-6030
theresa.samora@csun.edu
Shelley Sakoda
Manager, Administration and Assessment
(818) 677-6024
shelley.sakoda@csun.edu
Alejandra Aparicio
Assessment Coordinator
(818) 677-7014
alejandra.aparicio@csun.edu
Jennifer Kim
Executive Administrative Analyst
(818) 677-2716
jennifer.kim.1@csun.edu
Jessica Fred
Administrative Analyst — Special Projects
jessica.fred@csun.edu
Ruth Vasquez
Assessment Assistant
(818) 677-6019
ruth.vasquez@csun.edu
Natalie Johnson
Manager, Equity & Diversity Initiatives
(818) 677-6703
natalie.johnson@csun.edu
Janessa Reyes
Acting Board of Directors Leadership and Administrative Coordinator
(818) 677-6494
janessa.reyes@csun.edu
Irvin Rendon
Manager, DREAM Center
(818) 677-5382
irvin.rendon@csun.edu
Karen Castillo
DREAM Center Supervisor
(818) 677-7069
karen.castillo-castillo@csun.edu
Vincent Mele
Assistant Director, Facilities & Maintenance
(818) 677-3627
vincent.mele@csun.edu
Ana Dattoo
Administrative Coordinator
(818) 677-3627
ana.dattoo@csun.edu
Marvin Morales
Facilities Maintenance Electrician and Shop Foreman
(818) 677-3627
marvin.morales@csun.edu
Ryan Ballek
Facilities Maintenance Worker — Painter
(818) 677-3627
ryan.ballek@csun.edu
Jose Espino
Facilities Maintenance Worker
(818) 677-7223
jose.espino@csun.edu
Miguel Galindo
Facilities Maintenance Worker
(818) 677-7230
miguel.galindo@csun.edu
Rick Kaiser
Facilities Maintenance Plumber
(818) 677-3627
rick.kaiser@csun.edu
Alan Price
Lead Groundsworker
(818) 677-3627
alan.price@csun.edu
Alfredo Puente
Facilities Maintenance Engineer — HVAC
(818) 677-3627
alfredo.puente@csun.edu
Nelson Romero
Groundsworker
(818) 677-3627
nelson.romero@csun.edu
Chris Slark
Facilities Maintenance Carpenter
(818) 677-3627
chris.slark@csun.edu
Angelouise Legaspi
HEAL Project Coordinator
(818) 677-4171
angelouise.legaspi@csun.edu
Jenny Aw
Manager, Human Resources
(818) 677-5976
jenny.cai@csun.edu
Christine Aroutounians
Training & Development Coordinator
(818) 677-6027
christine.aroutounians@csun.edu
Christina Leon
Human Resources Specialist, Student Employment
(818) 677-7615
christina.leon@csun.edu
Wendy Ponce
Human Resources Recruiter
(818) 677-5332
wendy.ponce@csun.edu
Shaina Olmedo
Human Resources Assistant
(818) 677-6027
shaina.olmedo@csun.edu
Steven Wein
Manager, Marketing
(818) 677-5957
steven.wein@csun.edu
James Matzen
Graphic Designer
(818) 677-5743
james.matzen@csun.edu
Malahat Zhobin
Marketing Coordinator
(818) 677-5658
malahat.zhobin@csun.edu
Denver Zepeda
Marketing Supervisor
(818) 677-7612
denver.zepeda@csun.edu
Martel Okonji
Manager, Pride Center
(818) 677-2861
martel.okonji@csun.edu
Audrey Martinez
Assistant Director, Programs & Leadership
(818) 677-5058
audrey.martinez@csun.edu
Gabriel Hernandez
Manager, Programs
(818) 677-6129
gabriel.hernandez@csun.edu
Luis Hernandez
Programs Supervisor
(818) 677-4832
luis.d.hernandez@csun.edu
Magdalena Sanchez
Programs Supervisor
magdalena.sanchez@csun.edu
Raquel de Ruiz Molinar
Manager, Reservations
(818) 677-7046
raquel.deruizmolinar@csun.edu
Christopher Jensen
Technical Coordinator
(818) 677-6592
christopher.jensen@csun.edu
Tim Rasmussen
Building Operations Coordinator
(818) 677-4940
timothy.rasmussen@csun.edu
Grace Haddad
Reservations Planner
(818) 677-5653
grace.haddad@csun.edu
Rachel Hood
Reservations Planner
(818) 677-5167
rachel.hood@csun.edu
Erick Rebolledo
Operations Supervisor
(818) 677-4324
erick.rebolledo@csun.edu
Jane Vasquez
Reservations Planner
jane.vasquez@csun.edu
Cassiel Navarro
Production Supervisor
cassiel.navarro@csun.edu
Sarina Loeb
Assistant Director, Resource Centers
(818) 677-5977
sarina.loeb@csun.edu
Raine Hernandez
Resource Center Supervisor
(818) 677-2861
alyssa.hernandez@csun.edu
Amanda Christianson
Acting Co-Director, Student Recreation Center
(818) 677-5832
amanda.christianson@csun.edu
Jeremy Hamlett
Acting Co-Director, Student Recreation Center
(818) 677-2194
jeremy.hamlett@csun.edu
Alfredo Padilla
Acting Assistant Director, Fitness
(818) 677-5525
alfredo.padilla@csun.edu
Condor
Manager, Wellness Center
(818) 677-7374
condor@csun.edu
Angela Gattoni
Manager, Facility Operations and Membership Services
(818) 677-6270
angela.gattoni@csun.edu
Ryan Hairapetian
Manager, Aquatics
(818) 677-5804
ryan.hairapetian@csun.edu
Jasslean Bracamontes
Fitness Operations Coordinator
(818) 677-2650
jasslean.bracamontes@csun.edu
Rolando Cabral
Facility Operations Coordinator
(818) 677-5478
rolando.cabral@csun.edu
Demetrius Scott
Intramural Sports & Day Camp Coordinator
(818) 677-5480
demetrius.scott@csun.edu
Abigayle Brown
Wellness Center Supervisor
abigayle.brown@csun.edu
Mary Chavez
Aquatics Supervisor
(818) 677-8800
mary.chavez@csun.edu
Tarlo Romero
Membership Services & SRC Administration Supervisor
(818) 677-4178
tarlo.romero@csun.edu
Alexander Gonzales
Manager, Technology Support Services
(818) 677-6022
agonzale@csun.edu
Michael Jardinico
TSS Help Desk Coordinator
(818) 677-7134
michael.jardinico@csun.edu
Brent Nelson
Technology Support Services Coordinator
(818) 677-7017
brent.nelson@csun.edu
Robert Graves
Manager, Veterans Resource Center
(818) 677-4348
robert.graves@csun.edu
Roy Ng-Jaramillo
Veterans Resource Center Supervisor
roy.ng-jaramillo@csun.edu