About Dr. Yolanda Cataño
My professional and educational background demonstrates my commitment to serving our most underserved students. Since 2014, I have held multiple roles in various capacities pertaining to Hispanic-Serving Institutions, policies, initiatives, and grants. It has equipped me with the experience and the tools to be an effective consultant. I intend to bring my experiences with strategic planning, research, initiative and policy alignment, team building, collaboration, fiscal and budgetary expertise, and an equity-minded framework and vision that I infuse and lead within every position I hold.
Here is a list of positions and experience that I have held throughout the years that are directly correlated to HSIs:
Department of Education, HSI-STEM & Articulation Program Grant Manger, CSU Chancellor’s Office
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE), Inaugural Executive Director
Administrative Technician, Title III HSI STEM Conexiones Grant, San Diego Mesa College
HSI Educational Researcher, Title III STEM Grant, Cuyamaca College
HSI Consultant, Cuyamaca College
HSI Consultant, Linn Benton Community College