Meet the team in your College of SSIS Student Success Center!

Ysabella Beltran - Front Desk Student Assistant

I'm a second-year political science major here at Sac State! I hope to be a helpful resource to my fellow SSIS majors & assist them in any way I can. See you in Tahoe Hall!

Avril Hernandez - Front Desk Student Assistant

Hi everyone! I’m a fourth year Criminal Justice major here at Sac State. As a Student Assistant, I’m excited to support my peers in any way I can. In my free time, I enjoy reading, coloring, baking, and spending time with my loved ones. I look forward to connecting with you this semester!

Anh Lee - Peer Success Leader

Hey everyone! I’m a fourth-year Economics and Finance major here at Sac State. As a Student Success Leader, I’m here to support you—whether it’s with classes, campus resources, or just getting through the semester. Can’t wait to connect with you soon!

Jennifer Pham - Graduate Counselor Intern

Hello! My name is Jennifer Pham (she/her/hers), and I am currently a first-year student in the M.S. in Counseling program here at Sacramento State, concentrating in Career Counseling. Before joining the Counseling program, I received my B.S. in Psychology and minor in Counseling at Sacramento State. As a first-generation student, I understand that there are some challenges associated with navigating college. I hope that in my role, I am able to support you through your college journey, whether you are just starting out or about to graduate. I am excited to work with you!

Christian Lonero - Graduate Counselor Intern

Moving all the way from Salinas, I obtained my BA of Psychology at Sacramento State in 2024. Now, I am working on my master's degree in counseling, with a concentration in school counseling! I have been lucky enough to work with students of (almost) all ages and am looking forward to serving the community. I enjoy reading, writing and building decks for strategic trading card games! I hope to be able to find a profession in the future where I can serve students and get them to where they want to go.

Maria Sandoval - Graduate Counselor Intern

Hi, my name is Maria Sandoval, and I’m a graduate intern at the SSIS Student Success Center. I earned my bachelor's degree in nutrition, and I am currently pursuing my master’s in Career and School Counseling at Sac State. I’m passionate about guiding students on their educational journeys and hope to work as a counselor at a community college or high school in the future. I enjoy connecting students with resources, helping them set goals, and encouraging them to believe in their potential.

Aurelia Hayes - Integrated Advisor

Hello! My name is Aurelia, and I am the Integrated Advisor for the College of SSIS. I earned a Bachelor’s in Sociology with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship at UC Santa Cruz. After I graduated from UCSC, I moved to Paris for three years and completed a master's in American studies at Paris-Sorbonne University. After a few years trying out different professional fields, including teaching, working in libraries and the food industry, I decided I wanted to pursue counseling and work with students one-on-one. I graduated from Sacramento State’s M.S. in Counseling program with a specialization in Career Counseling in 2023. I love working with all our wonderful SSIS students and helping them achieve their academic and professonal goals semester by semester and finally seeing them graduate and walk the stage! In my free time, I love to go on long walks and listen to music, cook and try out new recipes, go to dance classes and cuddle with my polydactyl cat Mahina. I look forward to meeting you and helping you along your student journey!

PaHoua Lee - Student Success Coordinator

I am the Student Success Coordinator for the College of SSIS and the Student Success Center. I earned my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and my M.S. in Higher Education Leadership (Post-Secondary, Technical, and Adult Education) from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. As a first-generation college student myself, I know the value of support and guidance along the way. I've had the privilege to work with historically underrepresented middle and high school students through TRIO programs and later served as an Academic Counselor at San Francisco State University before moving to my current role here. What I enjoy most about my work is building meaningful relationships with students, learning alongside them, and witnessing "aha" moments when they discover their own solutions to personal and academic goals. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family including my two energetic little humans, a 5 1/2 year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter, going on leisure hikes, and continuing my own learning through reading.

Mayrose Acob - Senior Graduation and Retention Coordinator

I’m Mayrose, Senior Graduation and Retention Coordinator for the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies (SSIS). I’ve worked in higher education for over 15 years, and I’m passionate about helping students find their path—whether that’s navigating degree requirements, clarifying goals, or staying on track to graduation. I'm originally from Hawaii and earned my B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Counselor Education. Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors, reading, listening to music, being with my family, and cuddling with my two cats.