If you would like to meet with a staff member from the Dean of Students office, drop by the office during office hours or make an appointment by using the contact information below. You may also call 562.907.4233 or deanofstudents@whittier.edu with general questions.
Location
Campus Center
Building A - First Floor
Office 142
Staff
Deanna Merino-Contino
She/Her/Ella
Vice President and Dean of Students
562.907.4233
deanofstudents@whittier.edu
John LeJay II, Ed.D
He/Him/His
Associate Dean for Students, Title IX and Bias
562.907.5028
jlejayii@whittier.edu
Schedule an appointment
Marysol Mendoza
She/They/Ella
Director of CARE, Case Management, and Residential Wellness
562.907.5118
mmendoz2@whittier.edu
care@whittier.edu
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Joseph Melendez
He/Him/His
Director of Housing and Residential Life
562.907.4878
jmelende@whittier.edu
residentiallife@whittier.edu
Mikiba Morehead
She/Her/Hers
Interim Title IX Coordinator
titleix@whittier.edu
MariaCristina Navaja
She/Her/Hers
Director of Veteran Services
562.907.4234
mnavaja@whittier.edu
veterans@whittier.edu
Frances Romo
She/Her/Hers
Senior Advisor & Assistant to the Vice President
562.907.4898
fromo@whittier.edu
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Alyssa Armstrong
She/Her/Ella
Administrative Assistant, Dean of Students and Housing & Residential Life
562.907.4233
aarmstro@whittier.edu