Dr. Marvin Payne serves as Project Director for Guided Pathways to Success. He has a background in biochemistry and biology as well as numerous leadership roles on campus over the years. He is leading both of the university's Title V grants.

Dr. Jennifer Helbley is Project Director for the Sustainability Studies Program grant. She works to develop academic degree pathways and multi-year roadmaps. She also assists with the grant by mentoring advisors, implementing intervention and retention programs for student success.

As Guided Pathways Mentor, Dr. Michael Gutierrez works with STEM pathway students on a regular basis.  He is responsible for the development of the 8-week summer research program to be held for select community college students on La Sierra’s campus each year. 

As STEM Bridge Coordinator, Dr. Eric Vega collaborates with various STEM departments on campus to create an intensive, annual program for incoming freshmen and transfer students which strengthens access and belonging and helps students feel better equipped as they begin at La Sierra. 

Amy Wolf is a La Sierra alumna and Director of Grant Operations, assisting with management across the university's Title V grants.  She provides support to the Title V team, gathers data for reporting and grant guidance, and works to contribute to student success across the university.
 

Andrea is a La Sierra alum and the Financial Literacy specialist. She develops informative modules for Guided Pathways to Success students to inform and empower their financial success. She also assits pre-transfer students in the application process to ensure a user friendly process.

Tabetha Johnson is the Director of Outreach for the Sustainability Studies Program. She utilizes multi-media marketing expertise to recruit students into this dynamic program. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership: Educational Administration.

STEM Pathways Coordinator, Brenda Delfino, is a La Sierra alumna and comes to us from the Chemistry department. She works on developing Guided Pathways programs as well as overseeing our Peer Mentoring programs. 

Hew Murdoch is a La Sierra alumnus, avid traveler and lover of nature. Hew is the STEM Outreach Coordinator, in charge of helping implement STEM Education pathways through the STEM Teacher Training grant. He also leads student research initiatives in the La Sierra Herpetology Lab.

Cristina is an alumna of La Sierra's  Biology Department. She obtained her MAT in Secondary Science Education from USC in 2012 and has been teaching in various capacities ever since. Cristina is the STEM Education Specialist, oversees the creation of curriculum for outreach and directs the STEAM Camp each summer. She also started and teaches an urban gardening class for the School of Education.