Carlos's journey at ASU started in 2016 as a Success Coach for ASU Online where he served as the main point of contact for ASU Online students. As part advisor and part motivator, Carlos provided one-on-one coaching through virtual meetings, phone calls and texts to empower students work towards their goals by managing their time, developing good study habits, and persevering through challenges.
In 2018, he became an advisor for The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the First Year Student Hub. There, he advised and taught a first-year seminar for students, before transitioning them to their respective units under The College. Carlos also helped orient and register Transfer Students for classes prior to their transition to the academic units. In 2021, he was promoted to Student Success Advising Coordinator in the same department, where he focused on advisor Training & Development. In August of 2022, Carlos was promoted to Assistant Director of Advising at the Hub, which saw him supervising and mentoring four advisors on his team, all while still supporting overall advisor wellbeing and support in the department and continuing to advise students in his first-year seminar classes.
In October of 2023, Carlos started as a Student Services Program Coordinator Sr. for Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. He currently coordinates college-level internship programs by ensuring smooth execution of internship initiatives, and supporting students, community partners and other stakeholders. His primary focuses are the Sacramento Scholars Program, the Maricopa County Leadership and Education Advancing Public Service Internship (MCLEAPS), the Community Assistance Program (CAP) and the Watts Resources for Essential Needs (WREN) Office. Through the strengthening of partnership, coordination of project timelines, maintenance of effective communication channels, and providing administrative support, Carlos is able to ensure a positive and enriching experience for all participants, and their growth and advancement to ensure students' wellbeing overall.
As a first-generation college graduate, Carlos enjoys mentoring and empowering all students, especially first-gen students, to take charge of their academic journey here at Arizona State University.
Carlos earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology in December of 2013 from the University of Arizona. He obtained his Masters degree in Higher Education from the University of Arizona in May of 2016.