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Continue below to read about how your colleagues are going above and beyond to help the campus community.

(Note: Campus News edited comments only for misspellings and missing or incomplete words. They appear mostly as written for each employee.)

Works Above and Beyond

Anna Andalon, Accounting Services
My work cell phone stopped working, and Anna in Accounting Services was able to trouble shoot the problem, working with our account rep at AT&T and get me back up and running quickly. Thank you, Anna.

Ricardo Andrade, Outreach and Special Programs
During times of so much uncertainty in this country, Ricardo invited hundreds of students from all over the Central Coast, through the San Joaquin Valley, and all the way to Kern County to attend the annual Fresno State Chicanx Youth Conference. Thank you, Ricardo and AVP Martina Granados, student staff, and committee members for uplifting the community through knowledge, resiliency, and hope. "They don’t want us, but they need us. Do not believe them. You are smart enough. You are strong enough. You can pursue your dreams." - Dr. Luis Fernando Macías, 2025 Chicanx Youth Conference Keynote Speaker.

Luis Fernando Macías, Chicano and Latin American Studies
Dr. Luis Fernando Macías was the keynote speaker for the 2025 Chicanx Youth Conference, which hundreds of students from the Central Coast, the San Joaquin Valley, and Kern County attended. Thank you, Dr. Luis Fernando Macías, for dedicating your time to future Bulldogs and the community by sharing your knowledge, inspiration, and hope for the future. "They don’t want us, but they need us. Do not believe them. You are smart enough. You are strong enough. You can pursue your dreams." - Dr. Luis Fernando Macías, 2025 Chicanx Youth Conference Keynote Speaker.

Marie Tongson-Fernandez, Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Marie was amazing and helpful in navigating Qualtrics. She was so helpful and nice; it makes all the difference when someone is nice. I truly appreciate her.

Modeled Principles of Community

Jeffrey Blanks, Office Budget and Resource Planning
Jeff typifies the principle of collaboration. He has worked side by side with Finance and Administration to coordinate budget management, analysis, and development. He has also reached out to other campus leadership to provide important advice and counsel.

Vanessa Santos, Police
Vanessa approaches every personal interaction with grace and curiosity. She displays her positive attitude and patience with everyone she meets and models an attitude of acceptance and joy. She was one of the first professionals I met here on campus, and she helped to make me feel right at home.