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

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