2023-2024 SPSA Board
President: Giulia Sarti
Vice President: Triana Marasigan
Treasurer: Joel Lopez
Secretary: Cassidy McCoy
Philanthropy Chair: Michelle Real
Fundraising Director: Hailey Garibay
Fundraising Chair Assistant: Tyler Gomez
Vice President: Triana Marasigan
Treasurer: Joel Lopez
Secretary: Cassidy McCoy
Philanthropy Chair: Michelle Real
Fundraising Director: Hailey Garibay
Fundraising Chair Assistant: Tyler Gomez
Social Chair: Kaelyn Echave
Online Communications Directors: Jaqueline Carballo and Valerie Garcia
Mentorship Chair: Luna Gonzalez
NASP/CASP Representative: Stephanie Gutierrez-Ortega
Social Justice Chair: Jada O'Mally
First Year Liaison: Haylee McDonnell
First Year Liaison: Vickie Low
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kristi Hagans
Online Communications Directors: Jaqueline Carballo and Valerie Garcia
Mentorship Chair: Luna Gonzalez
NASP/CASP Representative: Stephanie Gutierrez-Ortega
Social Justice Chair: Jada O'Mally
First Year Liaison: Haylee McDonnell
First Year Liaison: Vickie Low
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kristi Hagans
PRESIDENT: Giulia Sarti
Hey there! My name is Giulia Sarti and I have the privilege of serving as President for SPSA. I am a current second-year in the program and have enjoyed being part of this special group of people! I am passionate about child development and education! In my free time I enjoy training jiu jitsu, working out, going to the beach, traveling, and eating good food. I am a big people person and love spending quality time with friends and family!
Fun fact: I was born in Italy!
Life goal: I want to enjoy life in good company and see as many places, people, food, and ways of life as I can!
Hey there! My name is Giulia Sarti and I have the privilege of serving as President for SPSA. I am a current second-year in the program and have enjoyed being part of this special group of people! I am passionate about child development and education! In my free time I enjoy training jiu jitsu, working out, going to the beach, traveling, and eating good food. I am a big people person and love spending quality time with friends and family!
Fun fact: I was born in Italy!
Life goal: I want to enjoy life in good company and see as many places, people, food, and ways of life as I can!
VICE PRESIDENT: Triana Marasigan
Triana is a second-year school psychology student. She grew up in San Diego, California before moving to San Francisco for college. In 2021, she graduated from San Francisco State University with her B.A. in Psychology and minor in Special Education. Triana is passionate about improving the academic functioning and social-emotional well-being of all students, and advocates for the educational rights of students and their families. She currently works as a graduate research assistant, investigating the impact of a reading intervention on first graders identified as multilingual learners and/or having reading difficulties. In her free time, Triana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking yoga and pilates classes, reading, and hanging out with her cats, Saint and Jude. Fun fact: My dad taught me how to fish when I was 4 years old, and since then we have been on fishing trips all over California. I personally love lake fishing and catching rainbow trout! Life goal: To travel to the Philippines and Guam and see where both my parents grew up. |
TREASURER: Joel Lopez
Joel is a second-year school psychology student, and the current Treasurer for SPSA. He is from Fresno, California, and he graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Cognitive Science with an emphasis in A.I. and H.C.I. After working as a Behavior Technician for two years and as a paraprofessional for one year, Joel realized he wanted to work in schools with disadvantaged students. Joel is currently in the BASIS grant as well. He is currently enjoying being a practicum student at Long Beach Unified School District. He is excited to learn more about the field of school psychology, and apply what he has learned to help students reach their educational goals. Fun Fact: I can hold my breath for a minute under water. Life Goal: I want to eventually earn a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. |
SECRETARY: Cassidy McCoy
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PHILANTHROPY CHAIR: Michelle Real
Michelle is a second-year student in the School Psychology program. Her current role in SPSA is Philanthropy Chair, and she is excited to continue supporting local organizations in the community that could benefit from our support. She is from Carson, California, and received her B.A from UCLA with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. Michelle has worked as a Behavioral Therapist for children and adolescents on the spectrum for over 4 years. She has a passion for working with students, and has the desire to foster educational equity and become an advocate for students from underrepresented communities. In her free time, Michelle loves to spend time with her Schnauzer, go thrifting, and explore new parts of L.A. Fun fact: Michelle was able to study abroad in Spain for a Summer. Life goal: To see as many parts off the world as I can! |
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR: Hailey Garibay
Hello! I'm Hailey Garibay, and I'm thrilled to take on the role of SPSA Fundraising Director this academic year. As a second-year student in the program, I've had the pleasure of meeting incredible individuals who are not only inspiring but also remarkably genuine. A bit about me: I'm a proud first-generation Latina, and the first in my family to pursue a master's degree. You'll often find me nestled in cozy coffee shops, delving into my studies — so if you have any recommendations, I'm all ears! Beyond academics, my greatest joy comes from spending quality time with loved ones, including my adorable canine companion <3. Fun fact: I LOVE DIYs! I can spend hours on my cricut machine making new goodies! Life goal: Overall, I want to live a happy life. One of my life's aspiration is to uplift others and create a meaningful, positive impact in people's lives. |
Fundraising chair assistant: Tyler Gomez
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Social Chair Director: Kaelyn Echave
Kaelyn is a second-year school psychology student. She received her B.A. from CSULB in 2020, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Philosophy. Kaelyn is determined to make a difference in the public school system, often advocating for underserved students' needs and for designating the school site as a safe space for children. As an undergraduate student, Kaelyn co-authored two articles and researched preschool-aged children's knowledge of gender stereotypes and racial biases. She currently works as a Teacher Assistant at an LAUSD elementary school and is passionate about fostering relationships with her students. Outside of her professional endeavors, Kaelyn loves arts and crafts, reading fantasy, playing video games, and going to concerts.
Fun fact: Kaelyn's favorite animal is a mallard duck! She has also seen her favorite band perform live 12 times! Life goal: To travel the world and gain a deeper understanding of cultural history and diversity. |
Online Communications Co-Chair: Valerie Garcia
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ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS Co-Chair: Jaqueline Carballo
Jackie is a second-year school psychology student. She is from Orange, California, and graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Psychological Sciences. When not in school, Jackie works as a Wellness Center Support aide at a middle school in Orange Unified providing counseling triage services, data analysis, and wellness-focused activities for all students. She is passionate about giving back to the communities where she grew up and hopes to one day serve as a school psychologist to be an advocate for these communities. Fun fact: Jackie loves music and plays 7 instruments! Life goal: Perform with a professional orchestra. |
MENTORSHIP CHAIR: Luna Gonzalez
Luna is a second-year school psychology student. She is from Los Angeles, California, and graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in education. Luna is excited to dive into the field of school psychology and to see what the future holds in store for her. She hopes to serve/give back to underrepresented communities and be an education advocate as a potential school psychologist! Fun fact: Luna likes to paint, and also wants to start reading more books (recommendations are welcome!) Life goal: To travel the world and eat as much food as she can :) |
NASP/CASP Representative: Stephanie Gutierrez-Ortega
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Social Justice Chair: Jada O'Mally
Jada, a second-year student in school psychology, from Los Angeles, CA. Graduating with a B.A. in Psychology from Dillard University in 2022, she is deeply committed to promoting equity in education, particularly aiming to address the overrepresentation of minorities in special education through culturally responsive practices. Currently engaged in the T3 grant, she provides academic interventions to students, and serves as a graduate assistant for the InSPIR grant, contributing to the recruitment of diverse students for CSULB's school psychology program, with the goal of fostering diversity in the field. Outside of her academic pursuits, Jada finds joy in spending quality time with loved ones, exploring new destinations, indulging in retail therapy, and prioritizing self-care.
Fun fact: I have traveled to 5 different countries.
Life goal: My ultimate ambition is to journey to numerous countries and cities, immersing myself in diverse cultures along the way. |
FIRST YEAR LIAISON: Haylee McDonnell
Haylee is a first-year school psychology student. Originally from Bakersfield, California, Haylee graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from UCLA. After working as a substitute teacher for a couple years, Haylee fell in love with the field of education and decided to pursue a career in School Psychology. Haylee hopes to make a difference in this field by reaching children who might not receive the help they need if not for the public school system.
Fun fact: Haylee taught English in Spain for 9 months and loved getting to travel around Spain while there!
Life goal: Watch as many sitcoms (classic and contemporary!) as humanly possible
Haylee is a first-year school psychology student. Originally from Bakersfield, California, Haylee graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from UCLA. After working as a substitute teacher for a couple years, Haylee fell in love with the field of education and decided to pursue a career in School Psychology. Haylee hopes to make a difference in this field by reaching children who might not receive the help they need if not for the public school system.
Fun fact: Haylee taught English in Spain for 9 months and loved getting to travel around Spain while there!
Life goal: Watch as many sitcoms (classic and contemporary!) as humanly possible
First year LIAISON: Vickie Low
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FACULTY ADVISOR: DR. KRISTI HAGANS
Dr. Kristi Hagans is associate professor and director of the School Psychology program at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Before her appointment at CSULB, Dr. Hagans worked as a school psychologist in public schools at the elementary and middle school levels for five years in both Oregon and California. Her research and practice interests include the use of general outcome measures to inform instruction to increase academic outcomes for preschool, elementary, and middle school students in reading and math. Dr. Hagans is the co-principal investigator of a U. S. Department of Education grant to train school psychologists as instructional consultants in a response-to-intervention model, and serves as an external evaluator on several federal- and state-funded grants. She currently teaches courses on advanced assessment for intervention, behavioral assessment and intervention, supervision of practica students and interns, and serves on several student thesis committees as chair or reader. Dr. Hagans also co-teaches the introduction to school psychology course. She lives in Long Beach with her partner, two children, and two dogs. |