About Us
The Gates to Success (GtS) Student Organization is committed to helping first-generation college students achieve a meaningful college experience at San Diego State University (SDSU).
At SDSU, you are considered a First-Generation college student if your parent/guardian(s) did not complete a four-year college degree.
Gates to Success strives to build community among our first-generation college students and to support other first-gen peers as they transition to SDSU.
Form connections with our student leaders, other members or prepare to enter a future
GtS leadership role. Our official first-gen student orgranization is recognized by
Student Life and Leadership and open to all students, regardless of major or level.
Contact our student organization to get involved!
Email: [email protected]
Gates to Success Student Executive Board
President - Xabier Rivera
Vice President - Yesenia Salazar
Secretary - Emily Alferez
Treasurer - Leslie Mendoza
Community Chair - Dennise Juarez Aguilar
Membership Director - Natalie Phakornham
Marketing Director - Juliet Lopez
External Affairs Director - Kennedy Peppers
Mentors/Advisors
Email: [email protected]
Brenda Diaz, Lead Student Success Academic Advisor
Gabriela Ibarra-Aspe, Student Success Academic Advisor