SHE Influences Virtual Series 2021

Description

The S.H.E. (Speaks, Hears, Empowers) Influences program brings together successful and influential women to address issues impacting society and business today. Today, as never before, women are demonstrating ambitions, intelligence, and strength. Hear from influential leaders as they share their unique stories and expertise on leadership, wealth management, and wellness.




Featured speaker:
Dr. Tonantzin Oseguera, Vice President for Student Affairs, California State University, Fullerton

Life Should Come with a Soundtrack: "Girl Empowerment"
 
Tonantzin Oseguera, Ed.D., was appointed as Vice President for Student Affairs at California State University, Fullerton, following a competitive national search. Her appointment is both a culmination of a lifelong passion for equitable, student-centered higher education, and passion and pride for Cal State Fullerton. 
 
A leader with tremendous poise, intellect, decision-making ability, and strength, VP Oseguera's "students-first" approach and contagious smile have made her a beloved figure within the CSUF community. More importantly, though, her expertise in and passion for the retention, care, and persistence for all students with great focus on underserved populations has directly led to the dramatic narrowing of Cal State Fullerton's opportunity gap, rising graduation rates, and so much more.
 
Originally joining CSUF in 2013 as Dean of Students, it was here that VP Oseguera led endeavors that bolstered the University's mission to provide an inclusive and transformational environment for all Titans from the development of the Title IX Implementation Team and creation of a one-stop-shop for all student concerns to being a key leader in the Student Success Fee Initiative and reimagining the Behavior Intervention Team in a way that better facilitates student care and case management. More recently as an Associate Vice President for Student Affairs first as AVP for Student Engagement, then AVP for Enrollment Management, and finally AVP for College Access and Career Pathways.

VP Oseguera spearheaded or directly contributed to numerous transformative "firsts" at CSUF. Included in these accomplishments are the development of the first Behavior Intervention Team in CSUF history, the first Basic Needs Resource Center (Tuffy's Basic Needs Resource Center) in The California State University history, and one of the first resource centers dedicated to undocumented students in the nation (Titan Dreamers Resource Center). Moreover, her institutional service has been equally impactful for CSUF, serving through the President?s Commission for Equity and Inclusion, the Undocumented and Formerly Undocumented Faculty & Staff Association, Black Excellence Care Group as co-chair, and Graduation Initiative 2025. 
 
VP Oseguera is also a national voice on equitable access to higher education for underrepresented groups, and her peer-reviewed publications, keynote speeches, national honors, and various leadership roles for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) have bolstered CSUF's reputation as a national model in this arena. Among her proudest local accomplishments is the creation of the CSUF-NUFP chapter for Titans, which is part of the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP). Thanks to CSUF-NUFP and its curriculum which was developed and assessed by VP Oseguera ?  the lives of students are transformed by way of educational and professional development experiences related to the Student Affairs profession. The CSUF-NUFP chapter is now one of the most recognized in the nation, helping produce dozens of Student Affairs professionals and social justice advocates in various industries.
 
A first-generation college graduate born and raised in Mexico City, VP Oseguera earned a doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration from USC; a Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of Vermont; and a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Gerontology and Women's Studies.