CSUSM College of Education, Health and Human Services

We are so proud of our 2026 Graduates! Way to go!

We just wrapped up the final presentation of our CEHHS Student Leadership Ambassador Team—and what a way to close out the year.

This group didn’t just meet expectations—they redefined them. From launching a dynamic podcast series to creating meaningful engagement activities and powerful storytelling initiatives, their impact has been felt across our entire CEHHS community. They doubled our social media activity, elevated our presence, and set a new standard for what student leadership can look like moving forward.

Their efforts were recognized campus-wide as they were named 2026 Campus Organization of the Year—a well-deserved honor that reflects their creativity, dedication, and collaboration.
I’m incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished and the legacy they leave for next year’s team.

Learn more about their work and impact: www.csusm.edu/student-impact

Shoutout to our outstanding student ambassadors: Daniel Lopez Ariana Saenz, Natalya Tasevski and Audrie Smith. California State University San Marcos Csusm Kinesiology-Club CSUSM Office of Graduate Studies and Research CSUSM School of Education

Congratulations to Alexis Medina, human development graduate and recipient of this year’s Presidential Award presented by Dr. Ellen Neufeldt! Go Cougars!

Congrats to the CEHHS Student Ambassador team who was awarded the Campus Organization of the Year ! They were awarded last week at the Tukwut Leadership Award Celebration hosted by .csusm Go Cougars!

CEHHS & SUCCESS Story Series
Melanie Escoto – The Public Health SWIFT Program was her Motivator

By Daniel Lopez

For first-year student Melanie Escoto, college is not just about earning a degree, it’s about building community, embracing opportunity, and learning how to balance ambition with enjoyment. Currently majoring in Public Health at California State University San Marcos, Melanie has already immersed herself in campus life while maintaining an impressive academic record. A member of the women’s volleyball club, an inductee of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (ALD) Honor Society, and a student on the Dean’s List, Melanie exemplifies what it means to be both driven and engaged. Despite her academic commitments, she makes time to appreciate the little moments that define her college experience, especially the scenic views from the Green Roof atop the University Student Union building, one of her favorite spots on campus. Read more...

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Melanie Escoto-– The Public Health SWIFT Program was her Motivator For first-year student Melanie Escoto, college is not just about earning a degree, it’s about building community, embracing opportunity, and learning how to balance ambition with enjoyment. Currently majoring in Public Health at California State University San Marcos, Melanie has already immersed ...

CEHHS & SUCCESS Story Series

David Espinoza – From Human Development to the Career Center and Beyond

By Daniel Lopez

For David Espinoza, working at Cal State San Marcos is more than a job, it’s personal. A Human Development alumnus of CSUSM and a longtime resident of San Marcos, Espinoza’s career has come full circle, rooted in community, service, and lived experience.

“I really enjoy that I work in the city that I live,” he said during the interview. “My wife, my family, we have three kids. We live here in San Marcos, my kids go to school here, and I’m an alumnus, so I went to school here”. Read more...

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David Espinoza – Human Development to the Career Center and Beyond For David Espinoza, working at Cal State San Marcos is more than a job, it’s personal. A Human Development alumnus of CSUSM and a longtime resident of San Marcos, Espinoza’s career has come full circle, rooted in community, service, and lived experience. 

CEHHS & SUCCESS Story Series:

Christopher Turner Reflects Perseverance, Passion, and a Commitment to Helping Others

By Daniel Lopez

Christopher Turner is a kinesiology student at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) with a strong interest in pursuing a career in physical therapy, as well as becoming a physical therapist assistant. Currently, he works at an outpatient clinic in Laguna Niguel, where he helps patients rehabilitate after injuries and surgeries. His passion for fitness extends beyond the workplace, as he enjoys running marathons and maintaining an active lifestyle. Turner appreciates the smaller size of the CSUSM campus, noting that it allows for more meaningful relationships with professors compared to larger universities. Read more...

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Christopher Turner Reflects Perseverance, Passion, and a Commitment to Helping Others Christopher Turner is a kinesiology student at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) with a strong interest in pursuing a career in physical therapy, as well as becoming a physical therapist assistant. Currently, he works at an outpatient clinic in Laguna Niguel, where he helps patients reh...

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