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Division of Equity and Engagement

Community Advisory Council (CAC)

Inaugural Council Members

  • Christina Alejo, Program Director, The Fresno Center
  • Jervis Cole, Business Consultant/Basketball Coach
  • DJ Criner, Senior Pastor, Saint Rest Church and Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
  • Susan Hunter Hancock, Retired, VP of Student Affairs and Fresno State Alumni
  • Elisha Henderson, Health and Wellness Coach, VA Central CA Healthcare System and President, Fresno State Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • Sukaina Hussain, Deputy Executive Director, Council on American Islamic Relations- Sacramento Valley/Central California Chapter
  • Sudarshan Kapoor, Professor Emeritus, Fresno State and Social Justice Advocate
  • Tyler Maxwell, Councilmember, City of Fresno
  • John Mendoza, Commissioner, County of Fresno
  • Ramiro Merino, Information Officer, CA High-Speed Rail Authority
  • Jonathon Porter, Senior Representative, Nationwide Insurance and Business Administrator, Machado Dairy & Farming Co., Inc.
  • Reyna Villalobos, Regional Program Director, Sierra Health Foundation
  • Julie Vue, Senior Program Officer, Central Valley Community Foundation

Advisors

  • Rashanda Booker, University Diversity Officer
  • Varselles Cummings, Director of Cross-Cultural and Gender Center, Fresno State University
  • Michael Lukens, Executive Director of Government Relations, Fresno State University

Timeline

  • March 2024 | Council Application Opened
  • April 2024 | Council Appointment
  • August 2024 | Inaugural Council Meeting