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Event Staff and Professionals

Find and connect with Cal State 麻豆村’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 麻豆村 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 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

Gryphon Jung

Conference and Event Professional III

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

Yesenia Gonzalez Mejia

Conference and Event Professional III

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

Nicole Christofides

Conference and Event Professional III

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

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

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

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.

Safarina Maluki

Administrative Support Coordinator

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

Additional Staff

  • 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

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