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Event Staff and Professionals

Find and connect with Cal State Monterey Bay’s event professionals who provide guidance and support to help plan and host successful events.

University Affairs, Ceremonies and Events

Your Event Planning Partners

Planning an event at Cal State Monterey Bay starts with the right support. The University Affairs, Ceremonies and Events team partners with faculty, staff and community members to guide every stage of the process—from selecting a venue to coordinating logistics.

Connect with the event professional assigned to your area or facility to get expert guidance, streamline planning and ensure a successful event experience.

Event Professionals

Phyllis Grillo

Director of University Affairs, Ceremonies and Events

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

Phyllis Grillo (BSBA '13) President

 

Gryphon Jung

Conference and Event Professional III

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

 

Yesenia Gonzalez Mejia

Conference and Event Professional III

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

 

Administrative Support Coordinator (ASC) and Event Professional

Phone: 831-582-3017
Email: gdowning@csumb.edu 

Nicole Christofides

Conference and Event Professional III

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

 

Additional Staff

  • Al Macks — On-call event professional
  • Caitlin Weitzel — On-call event professional and 25Live billing lead

Additional Event Contacts

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