JESUS ROMERO

130 S Kendall Avenue Apt C Kalamazoo, MI 49006 | (562) 322-1248 | j04romero@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Western Michigan University (WMU)
Master of Arts Educational Leadership
Concentration Higher Education Student Affairs
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Bachelor of Arts Ethnic Studies
Minor History

Kalamazoo, MI
Expected Graduation Date: May 2015
La Jolla, CA
Graduation Date: June 2012

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, Student Activities & Leadership Programs, WMU
2013Present
Collaborate with the Associate Director to supervise 16 LeadCorp interns
Organize the annual Fall Into the Streets and Spring Into the Streets volunteer programs
which provide over 600 student volunteers to the greater Kalamazoo community
Serve as the chair of the 10 member planning committee for the Diversity & Leadership
Institute and apply for a grant to assist with program funding
Facilitate the Emerging Leaders program for first year and new transfer students both
during Fall Welcome and Winter alongside the Associate Director
Oversee the planning and implementation of the Fall and Spring Leadership Retreats
Assist the Associate Director with the Leadership Certificates and LEAD Workshops
Mentor student leaders participating in the Leaders in Action Certificate
Develop learning outcomes and assessment procedures for the department strategic
plan including evaluations, rubrics, and success measures
Coordinated all aspects of Leadership Development programming during supervisor's
maternity leave
Prepare publications and marketing for leadership programming
Graduate Ambassador, Graduate Student Association, WMU
2014Present
Serve on funding committee to review funding requests and allocate over $35,000
Oversee programmatic changes for current and new graduate programs on the Graduate
Studies Council
Intern, Graduate College, WMU
JanuaryApril 2015
Developed a curriculum for the graduate student campus visits program as well as a
resource on best practices for student's department visit
Created a more efficient online process for graduate students to register for visits
Designed a presentation to train graduate ambassador tour guides
Intern, Student Services, Kellogg Community College
MarchAugust 2014
Assisted with programming both daytime and evening activities
Researched best practices at Michigan community colleges to inform changes for
orientation program
Managed a project with 5 high school students to explore their cultural identity and
demonstrate their learning through a group poster and paper
Translated documents into Spanish for parents of program participants
Senior Resident Advisor, Revelle Residence Life, UCSD
20112012
Assisted in the planning of staff training and retreat for 21 resident advisors
Supervised 8 resident advisors and approved their programming to facilitate community
building and education among residents
Coordinated off-campus programs for residents to explore San Diego and connect with
other residents in the community

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Associate Vice President of Diversity Affairs, Associated Students, UCSD
20112012
Planned campus-wide projects to foster a more diverse and inclusive campus community
Served on several campus-wide committees on diversity as the undergraduate
representative including the Campus Climate Council
Developed a poster campaign to address prevalent stereotypes on campus
Resident Advisor, Revelle Residence Life, UCSD
20102011
Assisted 71 first year students with the transition to college by providing support
Developed programming around the themes of social justice/diversity, health/safety, and
community building for the residents on my floor
Organized large-scale programs for all residents with other RAs to both connect and
educate residents
Enforced residence life policies and followed procedures
Orientation Leader, Warren College, UCSD
Summer 2009 & Summer 2010
Introduced new students, both first year and transfer students, to Warren College and
UCSD by giving them a campus tour and making them aware of campus resources
Supported students in their adjustment to college through facilitation of crucial
conversations including drugs/alcohol, sexual orientation, and wellness/safety

HONORS
Whos Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges
Dean of Student Affairs Award
NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program
Provost Honors

February 2014 & 2015

June 2012
November 2011
Fall 2011

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Coleman, K. & Romero, J. (2014, October). From Student Leader to Supervisor. Michigan
College Personnel Association Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, MI.
Narui, M. (2014, June). Unique Approaches to Assessing Your Program, Student Affairs
Assessment and Research Conference, Columbus, OH [invited panelist].
Juwong, K., Romero, J., & Guerra, T. (2014, May). The Path Less Traveled: Experiences of
Undocumented Students in Higher Education, MCPA Equity & Inclusion Summit,
Livonia, MI.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Michigan College Personnel Association
American College Personnel Association

2014Present
2013Present

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
HLC Quality Initiative Project University Wide Think Tank, WMU
November 2014Present
HESA Interview Days Leadership Team, WMU
October 2014February 2015
Graduate Studies Council, WMU
September 2014Present
Next Gen Conference Planning Committee, MCPA
MarchOctober 2014
New Student Center Planning Committee, WMU
2013Present

SKILLS
Bilingual: Spanish
Experience using Collegiatelink