CHHS Student Leaders
The College of Health and Human Services is home to over 25 student clubs and organizations, supporting a broad network of industries and fields. Each school year, CHHS is designated a group of students who serve as representatives and advocates who promote the college in our mission to further student success and help the community live happier and healthier lives. Meet the distinguised student leaders who are supporting these efforts.
CHHS Student Leaders Spring 2021
Salvador Marrero
Position: CHHS Senator
Major/Program: Consumer Affairs, Minor in Communications
Community Impact: President of Hispanic Students Business Association
Graduation Term: Fall 2021
Professional Career Goals: Obtain an MBA, Obtain a marketing coordinator position within the Tech/Entertainment industry, serve and mentor students
Hobbies: Skating, Hiking, listening to Bad Bunny
Amanda Yin
Position: President, CHHS Student Council
Major/Program: Child Development and Family Studies
Graduation Term: Spring 2021
Professional Career Goals: Pursue a career as a program director for an organization that serves their community's children and teenagers growth and advancement, as well as pursue a Master's degree in a field like school counseling to work on providing high school students with post-secondary life, such as navigating their career and college options.
Hobbies: Crocheting and experimenting with cooking, especially different pasta recipes!
Lauren Pitchford
Position: Vice President, CHHS Student Council
Major/Program: Health Science with an emphasis in Community Health Education
Community Impact: Member of the CSULB Leadership Academy, Intern for the Center for Successful Aging.
Graduation Term: Spring 2021
Professional Career Goals: Start Speech-Language Pathology graduate school in the fall and eventually become a licensed speech therapist. I would love to work with both pediatric and geriatric populations.
Hobbies: When I'm not working or studying, I enjoy spending time outside by hiking, going to the beach, golfing, and doing other outdoor activities. With the current pandemic, I've become a better baker and enjoy trying out new recipes.
Jessica Fitch
Position: Treasurer, CHHS Student Council
Major/Program: Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology
Community Impact: Criminal Justice Student Association
Graduation Term: Spring 2022
Professional Career Goals: I am interested in attending law school after graduating and working as an attorney.
Hobbies: I really enjoy hiking, traveling, and going to concerts
Maria A. Lopez Lopez
Position: Secretary, CHHS Student Council
Major/Program: Criminology
Community Impact: Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA).
Graduation Term: Spring 2022
Professional Career Goals: Become a civil rights attorney
Hobbies: I enjoy running, hiking, and baking.
Yvett Islas
Position: Publicity Coordinator, CHHS Student Council
Major/Program: Healthcare Administration
Graduation Term: Spring 2021
Professional Career Goals: My career goals are to, of course work in Healthcare on an administrative level, such as an administrator. My career goal/aspirations are to help contribute and assist with promoting healthcare in various communities. Whether that be through communication, information, and or public outreach.
Hobbies: My hobbies include traveling to new places and of course trying out new dishes. I also enjoy drawing and painting while listening to some good music whether it may be new songs on Spotify, or old vinyl records on my record player.
