College of Science

School of Computing and Design

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Vanessa Lopez earned her Master's of Science Degree in College Counseling and Student Development from Azusa Pacific University, and earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Communications from California State University, Fullerton.

Vanessa Lopez

M.S. College Counseling & Student Development

Title: Academic Advisor for Communication Design and Computer Science
Email: vanlopez@csumb.edu
Phone: 831-582-3937
Office: Center for Advising, Career and Student Success: Library 3rd Floor #3180
Office Hours: By Appointment, M-F; 8:30 - 11:30 am & 1:00 - 4:30 pm.
Website: csumb.edu/advising

Vanessa has worked in the field of higher education for over six years with experience as a Career Advisor and Academic Advisor for a vocational institution in Southern California; supporting students in majors such as Business, Information Technology, and Media Arts. She has experience supporting students in the community college system as a Pathways Success Coach, supporting student athletes at Pasadena City College and general students at Chaffey College, where she fostered student success by providing access to campus resources. She identifies as a first-generation college graduate, a member of the Latinx community, and part of the LGBTQIA+ community. She values health and wellness, and enjoys taking part of outdoor activities in her spare time. She is also a Dodger fan and bleeds blue.