Director of Male Success Initiatives Hired

We are excited to announce that Joel Gutierrez has been appointed the Director of Male Success Initiatives (MSI) at Cal Poly Pomona. In this role, he will lead, create, and implement a comprehensive student success program that advances personal, cultural, social, and academic development and increases retention and graduation rates for males of color. His start date is June 27th, 2022.

Joel comes to Cal Poly Pomona with over 15 years of combined direct and macro experience in student affairs, community-based advocacy, and therapeutic settings. He is a skilled practitioner that brings ample experience in organizational management, community development, student development, and campus partnerships.

He previously worked at Loyola Marymount University as the Associate Director of Student Involvement and previously as the Director of Chicano Latino Student Services. Joel also served as the Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs at Occidental College and the Assistant Director of Leadership Experience and Programs at Whittier College.

Currently, Joel is completing a Ph.D. in Education at Chapman University, studying the narratives of Latinx masculinity. He earned his M.S.W. from the University of Southern California and his B.A. in Chicano/a Studies from the University of California, Davis.

Please join us in welcoming Joel to Cal Poly Pomona!

Sincerely,

Armando Madrid, Ed.D.

Associate Dean of Students