College of Liberal Arts
Dean’s Office Directory
Our mission is to support an equitable educational experience for all Cal Poly students.
Leadership
Kate Murphy
she/her/hers
Dean
Julie Bettergarcia
she/her/hers
Associate Dean for Assessment, Research and Inclusive Excellence
Kelly Bennion
she/her/hers
Associate Dean for Academic Personnel and Operations
Lauren Kolodziejski
she/her/hers
Associate Dean for Student Success
Administrative Support
Heidi Velasco
she/her/hers
Administrative Assistant
Lynne Ricard
she/her/hers
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Ashley Davis
she/her/hers
Faculty Recruitment and Contracts Analyst
Megan Massey-MacKenzie
she/her/hers
Personnel and Faculty Evaluations Analyst
Joy Sisler
she/her/hers
Director of Finance and Budget
College Advisors
Sabrina Canady
she/her/hers
Lead Academic Advisor
Alejandra Cebreros
she/her/hers
Multicultural Academic Advisor
Eric Cuvelier
he/him/his
Academic Advisor
Catherine Castro
she/her/hers
Academic Advisor
Development Office
Erica Nordby
she/her/hers
Assistant Dean of Development
Chrissy Ybarra
she/her/hers
Associate Director of Development
Jordan Chesnut
Advancement Support Coordinator
College Communications
Cara King
she/her/hers
Lead Communications Specialist
Yari Valverde
she/her/hers
Digital Communications Specialist