The Umoja Advisory Council is a team of transfer student leaders working to shape
programming and create support that serves our community.
Kieron Oba (she/her/hers)
Email: koba@csub.eduMore About Kieron ObaMajor:
Interdisciplinary Studies
Concentration:
Ethnic and Area Studies
"Your fun quote, piece of advice, or vibe statement:
Progress, not perfection.
"What can students expect during your Village hour?
Catching up and keeping each other accountable!
"What are you excited to connect with students about?
Faith, wellness, and working through struggles
"What's your go-to Starbucks order?
Hot Peppermint Tea
Interdisciplinary Studies
Concentration:
Ethnic and Area Studies
"Your fun quote, piece of advice, or vibe statement:
Progress, not perfection.
"What can students expect during your Village hour?
Catching up and keeping each other accountable!
"What are you excited to connect with students about?
Faith, wellness, and working through struggles
"What's your go-to Starbucks order?
Hot Peppermint Tea
Tena IkidiUmoja Mentor
Email: tikidi@csub.eduMore About Tena IkidiMajor:
Public Administration
Concentration:
Not yet decided
Your fun quote piece of advice, or vibe statement:
"Don't Stop Believing" by Journey and Feel Free to Dream Big!
What can students expect during your Village hour?
Genuine Support and a safe space
What are you excited to connect with students about?
I am excited to connect with the students about their overall well-being, and provide them with my full support in any way that I can.
What's your go-to coffee shop order?
Iced blonde shaken expresso, with whole milk and caramel lining
Public Administration
Concentration:
Not yet decided
Your fun quote piece of advice, or vibe statement:
"Don't Stop Believing" by Journey and Feel Free to Dream Big!
What can students expect during your Village hour?
Genuine Support and a safe space
What are you excited to connect with students about?
I am excited to connect with the students about their overall well-being, and provide them with my full support in any way that I can.
What's your go-to coffee shop order?
Iced blonde shaken expresso, with whole milk and caramel lining
Events & Engagement
PORCH TALKS
Monthly gatherings on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00PM at the Dr. Thomas
D. Wallace Black Student Success Center (DDHK103) where we share experiences, celebrate
wins, and build together.
The Porch is one of the 18 Umoja Practices - creating space for real talk and community connection.
The Porch is one of the 18 Umoja Practices - creating space for real talk and community connection.
VILLAGE STUDY HOURS
Weekly drop-in study and community time in the Umoja Village at the Walter L. Steirn
Library, 1st floor, room 115. Umoja Advisory Council members and faculty are available
as mentors and sources of support when you need to lock in and get some studying done!
Join us for mellow vibes, snacks, in a community study space.
CURRENT SCHEDULE
Monday - 10-11AM
Tuesday - 4-5PM
Wednesday - 11:30AM - 12:30PM and 4-5 PM
Thursday - 10:30AM - 12:30PM
CURRENT SCHEDULE
Monday - 10-11AM
Tuesday - 4-5PM
Wednesday - 11:30AM - 12:30PM and 4-5 PM
Thursday - 10:30AM - 12:30PM
COFFEE CONNECTS
One-on-one conversations with Umoja Advisory Council members. Connect over coffee,
share your story, and build community. Email umoja@csub.edu to schedule your coffee
conversation!
Umoja Community Foundation Conferences & Symposia
Annual regional and statewide conferences where Umoja students and coordinators gather
for workshops, networking, and celebration. Travel and registration covered for participating
students.
