Event Staff and Professionals

Phyllis Grillo

Director of University Affairs, Ceremonies and Events

Phone: 831-582-4141
Email: pgrillo@csumb.edu

Phyllis partners with university leadership and campus-wide initiatives to support high-level events.

Facilities supported include:
Otter Student Union (liaison), University House

Areas supported include:
University Corporation, President’s Office (including University Personnel and Inclusive Excellence), Information Technology, University College, Dean of Students, Monterey County Hospitality Association, Summer Conferences

Yesenia Gonzalez Mejia

Phone: 831-582-3439
Email: yesgonzalez@csumb.edu

Yesenia supports events across key campus locations and partners closely with academic and administrative units.

Facilities supported include:
Alumni and Visitors Center, Main Quad (Heron Hall, Avocet, Sanderling 1 & 2, Administration Plaza, Divarty Quad), The Stadium, The Crescent, Lot 59

Areas supported include:
University Advancement, Academic Affairs, College of Health Sciences and Human Services, College of Science, Library Services, Summer Conferences

Lenes Hopkins-Chery

Phone: 831-582-3019
Email: lhopkinschery@csumb.edu

Lenes supports a wide range of campus events, including dining, athletics and academic programs.

Facilities supported include:
Redwood Hall (Building 12), Main Quad (Otter Express, Flag Pole, Manzanita Plaza, Dining Commons), North Quad, Lot 71, Meeting House

Areas supported include:
Administration and Finance, College of Education, College of Business, Extended Education and International Programs, Athletics, Dining Services events, Summer Conferences

Gryphon Jung

Phone: 831-582-4669
Email: gjung@csumb.edu

Gryphon coordinates events for student-facing spaces and arts venues, with a focus on engaging campus experiences.

Facilities supported include:
University Center, Recreation Fields, Promontory Plaza, The Crescent, East Campus, RND Amphitheater, CAHSS Gallery, World Theater

Areas supported include:
Student Affairs, Admissions, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, College of Graduate Studies and Research, Summer Conferences

Nicole Christofides

Administrative Support Event Coordinator

Phone: 831-582-5047
Email: nchristofides@csumb.edu

Nicole provides operational support across all event professionals and manages key systems and shared spaces.

Responsibilities include:
Backup support for all managed facilities, 25Live functional lead, University Center front desk

Facilities supported include:
BIT Building, CAHSS RND Amphitheater, CAHSS Art Gallery, TAFML Classroom Row, 1180 and 1188 Foyer

• Duanee Johnson — Sales, external clients, and summer groups
• Al Macks — On-call event professional
• Guadalupe “Lupe” Downing — On-call event professional
• Caitlin Weitzel — On-call event professional and 25Live billing lead

Teresa Slaton

Phone: 831-772-7021
Email: tslaton@csumb.edu
Facility: Ryan Ranch

Diana Ballesteros

Phone: 831-582-4557
Email: dballesteros@csumb.edu

Facilities supported include:
Otter Student Union, Intergarrison Plaza, Otter Student Union Plaza

Marlena Truong

Phone: 831-582-4614
Email: mtruong@csumb.edu

Marlena supports campus groups and student-centered events.

Facilities supported include:
Otter Student Union, Intergarrison Plaza, Main Quad Plaza