Meet the Staff

CCEI Programming Intern
Social Justice passion areas: BIPOC issues, anti-racism activism, and diversity and equity in the classroom.

Diversity Peer Educator
International Business, Class of 2023

Diversity Peer Educator

Coordinator for Cultural Engagement and Inclusion
rbennett@callutheran.edu
805-493-3489
Rachel Bennett is a current graduate student in Cal Lutheran’s counseling program. After working to support students academically, she found her passion in supporting students holistically. She looks forward to the opportunity to continue to learn how to best support all students in this role!
Passion Areas
Women in STEM, bridging the education/achievement gap, understanding historical inequities
in education
Education
B.S., Biology, University of California, San Diego
M.S., Counseling and College Student Personnel, Class of 2023

Assistant Director of Student Life: Cultural Engagement & Inclusion
sarahgarcia@callutheran.edu
805-493-3483
Passion Areas
Leading and supporting systems change efforts, social justice education and advocacy, leadership development, civic engagement, and equity in student success
Education
M.S. College Student Services Administration, Oregon State University
B.A. Communication and Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
A.A. Communication Science and Liberal Arts: Science & Mathematics, Santa Barbara City College