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Meet Your Sonoma State Outreach & Recruitment Counselors

Your Personalized Path to Sonoma State Starts Here

At Sonoma State University, our outreach and recruitment counselors are more than just admission representatives—they’re your personal guides to all things SSU. From navigating the Cal State application process, admissions requirements to exploring academic programs to learning about campus life, housing, and more, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. No matter where you are in your college journey, we're here to answer your questions, provide insights, and help you discover what makes Sonoma State the right fit for you.

Connect With the Counselor for Your Area!

Please see the list below. 

CountyIncoming First-Year StudentIncoming Transfer Student
AlamedaCassandra GarciaCassandra Garcia
Contra CostaCassandra GarciaCassandra Garcia
San FranciscoLupita Albor RuizCassandra Garcia
San MateoZachary GonzalesCassandra Garcia
Santa ClaraLupita Albor RuizCassandra Garcia

Incoming First-Year StudentIncoming Transfer Student
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Michael Balasek
Lead Recuitment Coordinator
[email protected]
Welcome Center, Salazar 1010
(707) 664-2701
Book with Michael
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Cassandra Garcia
Outreach and Recruitment Counselor
[email protected]
Welcome Center, Salazar 1010
(707) 664-3005
Book with Cassandra
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Zach Gonzales
Outreach and Recruitment Counselor
[email protected]
Welcome Center, Salazar 1010
(707) 664-2135
Book with Zachary
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Emily Uhrich
Outreach and Recruitment Counselor
[email protected]
Welcome Center, Salazar 1010
(707) 664-2229
Book with Emily
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Kyle Williams
Outreach and Recruitment Counselor
[email protected]
Welcome Center, Salazar 1010
(707) 664-2108
Book with Kyle