TITLE V HSI Project - Mapa Matemático/Math Map

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Born and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles to a family of educators, Dr. Janna M. Bernstein, had an innate passion to pursue a career in Education. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California (USC) and received a Masters in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from USC's Rossier School of Education. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Cultural Studies, International Education, and Multicultural Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Janna is a scholar practitioner always encouraging individuals to question and think critically about their positionality and goals in life. She is passionate about helping students in all facets of their lives and supporting their basic needs both personal and educational. Her work experience includes academic advising, residential education, scholar development, student leadership, career advising, student activities, grant management, non-profit organization collaboration, teaching, and creating culturally relevant pedagogy. In her spare time, Dr. Janna enjoys spending time with family and friends and her two energetic rescue puppies, exploring the hidden treasures of cities, visiting college campuses, attending live concerts and plays, and arts and crafts.

Asha always enjoyed math even though it was not always easy for her. To clarify her career goals, Asha applied to different internships after college such as “Preparing Undergraduates through Mentoring towards PhDs” (PUMP), Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), and worked as a Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI Leader). Each of Asha's internships allowed her to see that she loved math and trying to figure things out- everything was like a fun puzzle. Asha is hopeful and passionate of wanting to enhance the math class experience here at CSN. Asha loves spending time with her husband and their two dogs. She also loves to knit, crochet, and continuing to learn Spanish and Portuguese.

Hello everyone! My name is Joseph Chavoya, I am an instructor at the Henderson campus. I enjoy reading, board games, and spending time with my wife and dogs. I am a first generation college student, hold multiple college degrees, and love teaching at CSN, and I hope you enjoy the semester!

Liridian Gamboa Sanchez was born and raised in the Biggest Little City - Reno, Nevada to parents from Veracruz, Mexico. She is a proud first-generation college graduate! Liridian completed her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno and received a Master's in Social Work with an emphasis in Management and Community Practice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She formed part of the Dean's Future Scholars (DFS) Program and the Trio Scholars Program, both support programs for first-generation college students. Liridian noticed the importance of these support programs and returned as a mentor for the DFS program during her undergraduate career. For the past years Liridian has worked diligently at the community level analyzing and advocating for current first-gen programs throughout the State of Nevada and also worked directly with first-generation college students in sharing her personal experience navigating the educational system and serving as guidance for future college students. Liridian has experience working with non-profit organizations, near-peer mentoring, program management, and grant development. In her free time, Liridian enjoys spending time with her golden retriever Benito, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new coffee shops.

Brandon Chavez was born and raised in the San Diego, CA area.  He began his education in community college and later transferred to San Diego State University and earned a Bachelor's degree in English. He then attended Point Loma Nazarene University and graduated with a Master's degree in
Education: College Counseling & Student Development. While attending college, he had the opportunity to be a participant of grant funded mentoring programs. He is a first-generation college graduate. Brandon has experience working with underrepresented students at non-profits, TRIO-SSS, and most
recently as an Academic Advisor at the College of Southern Nevada. In his free time, he enjoys exercising and traveling.

Carcila Gumabon moved to Las Vegas in 2006 from the U.S. territory of Guam to pursue graduate school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She obtained her Master’s degree in Mathematics with Teaching Math concentration in 2008, and from 2009-2017, she was a part-time instructor for the Math
Department and Math Learning Center at UNLV. During that time, from 2009-2011, she was also adjunct faculty at CSN. Carcila joined CSN full-time in 2016 as Specialist for Centers for Academic Success (CAS) Math Resource Center at the Henderson Campus and moved to the Charleston Campus in 2019 until August
2022. Carcila joins Title V in September 2022 as the Coordinator/Title V Navigator at the Henderson Campus. She enjoys connecting with students and helping them succeed in math.