Women Inspiring Strength and Empowerment (WISE)
Women Inspiring Strength and Empowerment (WISE) centers the voices of women, women of color, and gender-minority students at CSULB by providing peer support and community-building. Through hosting campus programs and initiatives, WISE strives to build community, advance gender equity, and support student success.
Mission
To support and uplift women, women of color, and gender minority students through advocacy, peer support, and community-building.
Vision
A campus where all students are empowered to lead, connect, and advance gender equity and belonging.
Connect With Us!
👉 Connect with us on Instagram @csulb.wgec for updates and dates of upcoming events.
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WISE Ambassadors
Jacky Lee - She/Her
Hello everyone! I am a 3rd year psychology major with minors in public health and gerontology. I love hiking, baking, watching movies, and going to concerts!
Email: Jacklynn.Lee-SA@csulb.edu
Abby Juarez - She/Her
Hi friends! I am a 4th year accounting major, and I enjoy reading, swimming and watching movies and anime in my free time!
Email: Abigail.Juarez-SA@csulb.edu
Esai Ramirez Villarreal - He/She/They
Hey everyone! I am a 3rd-year political science major with a minor in criminal justice and part of the legal certificate program. In my free time, I love reading, listening to music, and cooking!
Past WISE Ambassadors
2025-2026
- Can you share a memorable moment from your experience?
- A memory that always comes to mind during my mentoring experience was when we had our bedazzling lip gloss and everyone who attended was engaged in conversation. It felt like in those 2 hours we were there we really built that connection and community that we all enjoyed being a part of.
- What are you most proud of in your experience as a WISE Ambassador?
- I am proud that I was able to build that community. That was the goal for our program to have student engagement and build community on campus. I know that all the hard work I put into this program helped make many students feel like a part of our community here at the Beach.
- Can you share a memorable moment from your mentoring experience?
- The most memorable part of my experience was definitely the professional growth and the relationships I built with my team. I’m especially grateful to Celia, Angie, and Isabella, who were always there to offer support and guidance. I loved observing the silly team dynamics between my coworkers and fellow peer mentors. We all grew together professionally, and I can’t wait to see where that growth takes us.
- What are you most proud of in your experience as a WISE Ambassador?
- My proudest moments as an ambassador were seeing how well our programs turned out. Watching an event come together from collaborative brainstorms into a real space for students was so special. I loved creating welcoming atmospheres where students could access resources and feel like they belonged. It made my heart full seeing students show up and make those spaces their own. Our events wouldn’t have been meaningful without their presence.
- Can you share a memorable moment from your mentoring experience?
- A memorable moment from my experience was connecting with students during our W.I.S.E events. I loved the girlhood environment that was created through these events. No matter our major, year, or background, we are connected by talking about so many different topics and interests!
- What are you most proud of in your experience as a WISE Ambassador?
- I am proud to have been part of the brainstorming of the Women of Color Leadership Conference. I think many women left feeling empowered and encouraged after having a safe space to discuss our experiences and hear the stories of powerful women who were once in our shoes.
