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John Muir College Student Affairs Staff

The Student Affairs and Residential Life staff support student life and personal development outside the classroom.  They advise Muir student organizations, collaborate with students in planning special events such as the annual Muirstock concert and festival, and organize leadership training opportunities.

 

 

Location & Hours

2126 Humanities and
Social Science Building
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact

Phone: (858) 534-3587
Email: mdeansoffice@ucsd.edu

Professional Staff

  • Jason Thibodeaux, Ed.D.

    Jason Thibodeaux, Ed.D.

    Dean of Student Affairs 

    - Pronouns: He | Him | His
    - Hometown: Houston, Texas
    - Alma Maters: The University of Texas at Austin | University of Southern California
    - Degrees: BBA, Business Administration | MEd, Educational Psychology | EdD, Organizational Change and Leadership 

     

    Greetings,  Muirons! My name is Jason Thibodeaux, and I serve as your Dean of Student Affairs. That means that I work with this great team of people at Muir College to support your educational environment during your time at UC San Diego.  I grew up in Houston, Texas, and I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin where I received a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Education in Educational Psychology. I also attended the University of Southern California and received a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership.  My dissertation research was on compassion fatigue in student employees, and supporting your health and wellbeing is very important to me.

     

    Outside of UC San Diego, you can find me taking my dog Ripley on a journey to Balboa Park, exploring a museum, or stand up paddle boarding. I also love traveling to new places and trying all the great food San Diego has to offer. I hope I get the chance to meet you during your time at UC San Diego, so please reach out if you need any support.

    Email: jasonjt@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 534-3587
    At Muir College Since 2017
  • Raymond Vera Cruz

    Raymond Vera Cruz

    Executive Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs 

    Pronouns: He | Him | His
    - Hometown: San Diego, California
    - Alma Mater: San Diego State University
     

    Raymond is a San Diego native and is a big fan of food and adventure. Ask him about great places to visit for amazing eats and breathtaking views. 

    You can find Raymond at the front desk in the Office of Student Affairs, where he supports the Dean of Student Affairs. Stop by or give Raymond a call if you have any questions about Muir College or getting involved!  When not working, Raymond enjoys speculating wildly about the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse, recreating his favorite restaurant dishes, being buried in a good book, or hiking up a mountain just because it's there.

    E-mail: rveracruz@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 534-3587

    At Muir College Since 2016

  • Sonia Rosado, Ed.D.

    Sonia Rosado, Ed.D.

    Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Residence Life

    - Pronouns: She | Her | Hers

    - Hometown: Los Angeles, California

    - Alma Maters: UC Santa Cruz | Indiana University-Bloomington | UC San Diego & CSU San Marcos

    - Degrees: BA, Sociology | MS, Higher Education & Student Affairs | EdD, Educational Leadership

     

    Hola I am Dra. Sonia Rosado, Associate Dean of Student Affairs/Director of Residence Life at UC San Diego. I have been in the field of Student Affairs for over 20 years working in areas such as Residence Life, Student Outreach, Recruitment, Training and Development, Community Organizing, Student Activities, Social Justice, and the First-Gen Experience. I am the founder and advisor of the LGBTQIA+ Living Learning Community at Muir College. I train the Muir community on equity, diversity, and inclusion. I promote the use of inclusive language and understanding of LGBTQIA+, racial/ethnic and multicultural identities. On my spare time, I enjoy learning and mentoring others. Originally from the Los Angeles area, I graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Sociology. I attended Indiana University-Bloomington, where I graduated with an M.S. in Higher Education and Student Affairs and received my Doctorate (Joint Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from the University of California-San Diego and California State University-San Marcos. My publications include (2011 dissertation) titled Browning the Rainbow: The Academic Persistence and Multiple Identities of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Latino/a Students and (2015 article) titled Learning Applied Critical Leadership from Cultural Center Staff and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Latino/a Students in Applied Critical Leadership in Higher Education. My hobbies include bullet journaling, reading non-fiction books, playing board games, visiting various coffee shops, and traveling to tropical places.

    E-mail: srosado@ucsd.edu  | Phone: (858) 534-4200

    At Muir College Since 2006

  • Daniel Clark

    Daniel Clark

    Assistant Director of Residence Life

    - Pronouns: He | Him | His

     

    Daniel has been working in higher education for over 6 years and has a passion for student development and success. Daniel believes in helping actualize the potential within the future movers and shakers of the world. He was born in Los Angeles, California, migrated north to Fresno, California and has made San Diego County his home for almost 4 years where he enjoys the abundance of sunshine and farmers markets. 

    A graduate of Fresno City College, California State University, Fresno and University of the Pacific, Daniel is a product of the education system in the San Joaquin Valley. In 2017, he won the prestigious University of the Pacific 2017 Latino Graduate Student of the Year award. In 2020, he was awarded Advisor of the Year at Cal State San Marcos. 

    When he is not working on behalf of the college student, he can be found drinking an unhealthy amount of coffee and listening to podcasts about Professional Wrestling, Comic Books, or anything produced by NPR.

    E-mail: dtclark@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 534-4200

    At Muir College Since 2021

  • Michael Vallejo

    Michael Vallejo

    Assistant Director of Residence Life

    - Pronouns: He | Him | His

    - Hometown: Los Angeles, California

            - Alma Maters: University of California, San Diego
    Hello! My name is Michael Vallejo and I am currently serving as the Assistant Director of Residence Life for John Muir College. I am a Muir College alum who graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry in 2018. After graduation, I joined Teach For America where I spent 2 years teaching high school chemistry in the South Bronx. During my time in New York I also earned my Masters in the Art of Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. I enjoy traveling, being outdoors, and of course the beach. I love working with students and helping them find success. I hope to make you feel at home in Muir and welcome you to our little family.

    E-mail: m3vallejo@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 534-4200
    At Muir College Since 2021

     

  • Justin Glover

    Justin Glover

    Middle of Muir (M.O.M), Manager, Interim Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

    - Pronouns: he | him | his

    - Alma Mater: Arizona State University

    - Degrees: Marketing

     

    E-mail: jdglover@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 534-3587

    At Muir College Since 2013

  • Kaylee Howard

    Kaylee Howard

    Coordinator of Student Activities

    Pronouns: She | Her | Hers
    Hometown: Ontario, CA - Inland Empire
    - Alma Maters: University of California: San Diego | University of Southern California

     

    Hi, everyone! My name is Kaylee Howard and I’m super excited to jump into this role of Coordinator of Student Activities at Muir College to serve you all! I have a traditional event-planning and marketing background and I’ve worked in the following departments, Residential Life, Student Government, Center for Student Involvement, Office of Admissions, and the Black Resource Center. Additionally, I recently graduated with my M.Ed. in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs at the University of Southern California. I am also a UCSD and Muir alum, as I graduated 2021 from UC San Diego with my B.A. in Communication and Sociology, with a concentration in Culture and Communication.   

    When I’m not working and I have some free time, I enjoy reading a good book, watching some trashy, reality TV show, going to concerts, retail therapy, spending time with friends and family, and lastly, exploring my area for new restaurants and activities. 

     

     Email: k3howard@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 534-4965

    At Muir College Since 2022

  • Angelo Colon

    Senior New Student Programs Specialist

    Pronouns: He | Him | His

     

    Hailing from the Nutmeg State (CT), Angelo comes to Muir College with a wealth of knowledge from multiple universities on the east coast. In his 20+ years in higher education, he has walked the line of academic and student affairs serving in a variety of roles from housing and residence life to academic advising, and from first-year experience to sorority and fraternity life. He has a passion for helping new students transition to and be successful with university life, as well as justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. 

    Angelo embodies lifelong learning. He has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Education in Student Affairs Administration from Clemson University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Lynchburg. The learning never ends! 

    In his spare time you might find him rooting for his alma maters on the athletic fields, reading a book, watching movies, visiting with friends over a delicious meal, or taking a trip - usually to any theme park with a great selection of coasters or Disneyland to be reminded of the magic all around us.

     

     

    E-mail: alcolon@ucsd.edu  | Phone: (858) 534-3587

    At Muir College Since 2021

  • Andrew Auh

    Andrew Auh

    Residential Life Program Assistant

    Pronouns: he / him / his / they / them / theirs

    Andrew Auh is a UCSD alum that graduated in 2020 with a B.S. in Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Design/Interaction. Andrew grew up in Los Angeles, CA for a majority of their life but has been happy to have spent the past five years in San Diego. They are a Muir alum and have lived at Muir during their first two years in undergrad. They love cats, Pokemon, boba, food, and Tiktok memes.

    E-mail: aauh@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 534-4200

    At Muir College Since 2021

  • Journey Whitfield

    Journey Whitfield

    Residential Life Housing Assistant

    Pronouns: she / her / hers

     Hi my name is Journey and I was born and raised in Los Angeles California. I recently graduated from UCSD with a bachelors degree in International Studies Political Science and minors in both African American Studies and Spanish Literature. I absolutely love living in a beach city and catching all of the pretty sunsets. I'm super into doing my hair and makeup and anything else creative. During my free time I like to surf, run, read, and play my cello. 

    E-mail: j1whitfield@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 534-4200

    At Muir College Since 2022

  • Cindy Toscano

    Student Success Coach

    - Pronouns: She | They

    At Muir College Since 2023

  • Sarah Bromley

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

     

    At Muir College Since 2022

  • Taylor McCavanagh, Psy.D.

     

     

    At Muir College Since 2021

  • Danielle Simien

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

     

    At Muir College Since 2021

  • Martina Galvan

    Student Affairs Case Manager

    Learn more about Student Affairs Case Management!

     

    At Muir College Since 2022

Student Staff

  • Camilla Iribe
    Student Affairs Intern - Leadership and Transfer Programs

    Wyndi Valencia
    Student Affairs Intern - First-Gen and EDI Programming

    Daniela Hernandez
    Student Affairs Intern - Student Organization and College Committee Consultant and Front Desk Management

    Hana Nathan 
    Student Affairs Intern - Student Activities

    Isabel Alvarez 
    Student Affairs Intern - Student Activities

    Siul Maduena
    Graphic Design Intern 

    Celeste Espinoza
    Social Media Intern