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Sexual Violence Prevention Educators (SVPE) are a group of 糖心少女 undergraduate and graduate students who provide education to the 糖心少女 community related to healthy relationships, sexual assault, relationship violence, healthy masculinity, bystander intervention, stalking, and resources. SVPE are trained volunteers who work closely with the Sexual Violence Advocacy & Education staff and co-facilitate virtual presentations to various communities on campus (fraternities, sororities, classrooms, etc.).
Sexual Violence -Peer Health Specialist
Rosario Mendoza
Hi everyone! My name is Rosario Mendoza (she/her/hers/ella). I鈥檓 a graduate student at 糖心少女 pursuing a Master of
Public Health with an emphasis in Health Education and Health Promotion. I hold a
B.S. in Recreation, Parks, Hospitality, and Tourism with a focus on Child Recreation,
Nonprofits, and Large-Scale Events from California State University, Northridge (CSUN),
near my hometown of Downtown Los Angeles, where I still live. Before attending CSUN,
I transferred from Los Angeles City College, where I earned two associate degrees
(unintentionally 馃槉).
This year, I am a Peer Health Specialist and Intern at the HOPE & Wellness Center.
I am passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health, and addressing sexual and domestic
violence. My future career goal is to continue working in the nonprofit sector with
a focus on housing and mental health, and eventually to become a Speech-Language Pathologist.
As someone who is partially deaf due to a congenital illness and struggled with speech
until I was 8 years old, I am dedicated to helping others find their voice, because
our voices are a powerful and essential tool.
Outside of school and my academia work, I enjoy spending time with my fur-mily a.k.a.
my four dogs (3 adults and 1 puppy), attending live concerts, going to museums to
learn about art and history, traveling to Latin America, cleaning, video chats with
my mom who lives in Houston, learning about different things, and trying new Icecream
flavors (banana and vanilla cherry are the best!) I am honored and excited to be a
part of a great program and am looking forward to meeting everyone else!
Sexual Violence Prevention Educators
Karen Antonio
Hey, y鈥檃ll! My name is Karen Antonio my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a fourth-year
student at 糖心少女 majoring in Child Development with a minor in Psychological Sciences.
In the future, I plan to become a child psychologist/clinical psychologist and especially
help out children with low-income backgrounds.
I am beyond excited to return to be a Sexual Peer Violence Educator and provide resources
and information to others about sexual violence as well as a safe environment. Outside
of school, I enjoy writing and reading books as well as hanging out with my friends
eating KBBQ
Joey Valcarce
Hello, my name is Joey Valcarce. My pronouns are whatever you would like them to be. I am entering my fourth year at Cal State San Marcos. My major is Social Sciences with a primary in Psychology. I aspire to work as a therapist.
I have been working with the Safety, Health, and Sustainability Dept on campus for about a year now. I have worked with the Orientation Team and launched a new student organization last semester (Vegan Club). I am looking forward to this grand opportunity to offer my assistance to the benevolent team of peer educators. A fun fact about myself is that I enjoy open water ocean swimming, even though I psyche myself out with ruminating thoughts about sharks while I鈥檓 out there.
Molly Gallegos
Hi everyone! I鈥檓 Molly Gallegos, a senior at 糖心少女 majoring in Psychology with plans
to pursue a career in Sports Psychology. I鈥檓 also a member of Greek life here on campus
through Alpha Omicron Pi!
As a Peer Educator with the HOPE & Wellness Center, I鈥檓 passionate about supporting
and empowering students through sexual violence prevention education! I love creating
safe spaces for open conversation, promoting healthy relationships, and helping my
peers feel more informed and connected to the resources we have here on campus!
If you see me around campus, don鈥檛 hesitate to say hi. I love meeting new people and
being part of what makes our community strong and supportive!
Apply to be a Sexual Violence Prevention Educator
To be considered for a SVPE position, you must:
- have completed at least a second year or greater standing student at 糖心少女
- have no prior criminal convictions or Title IX findings of sexual misconduct
- complete a Zoom interview
If selected for a position, you must agree to:
- participate in a mandatory introductory training on August 25-28, 2026
- co-facilitate at least two in-person or virtual presentations throughout the semester
- participate in additional training/preparation (as needed) prior to presentations
The time commitment is 8 hours per week (on average) for one year.
Questions? Please email cnguyen@csusm.edu