Operations Team

Diane Abundabar, M.Ed.
Student Registration & Operations Manager

Kamusta! I’m Diane Abundabar, OAE's Operations & Student Registration Manager. I hold a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research from Penn State University, as well as a B.A. in Communication Design from California State University, Chico. My passion lies in enhancing students' inclusion, belonging, and success during their time on campus.

Before joining OAE, I spent 15 years with Stanford’s Office for Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL) at Memorial Church, where I served as the Director of Events and Rathbun Program Manager. In this role, I oversaw a variety of programming and significant campus events, including Baccalaureate. Prior to Stanford, I worked with Educational Talent Search at my alma mater, CSU, Chico—a federally funded TRiO program aimed at motivating first-generation and low-income students to pursue higher education.

I'm a Bay Area native from Vallejo. I enjoy traveling, spending time with my extended family, watching K-dramas, and attending concerts. I especially love cooking and eating Filipino food.

Marlen Gutierrez
Student Registration Coordinator

Hi my name is Marlen (she/her/ella). I am the Student Registration Coordinator for the Office of Accessible Education. My role is to help guide students through registering with our office and answer any questions they may have. I graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Community and Regional Development with an emphasis in community health. I’m very excited to work with the Office of Accessible Education and Student Affairs in their mission to create a supportive environment for students. I am passionate about mental health and hope to become a licensed mental health counselor in the future.

In my free time I enjoy being outdoors and hanging out with my family. I am a foodie, so I love trying new food and restaurants with my friends! I love exploring new music, books, movies/tv shows. I’m always open to any recommendations!

Victoria Sanchez
Student Services Specialist

Hi! My name is Victoria (she/her) and I am the Student Services Specialist at the Office of Accessible Education. I greet all the students, faculty, and visitors that stop by the office and assist students with our registration process. I graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Communications Studies and minored in Media Arts, Society, and Technology (MAST) and Ethnic Studies. Previously, throughout my time at Cal Poly, I was an Academic Peer Advisor for the College of Liberal Arts. I've enjoyed working in higher education and providing necessary resources for students.

On my free time, I love to sing, find new places to eat, watching anime (I am open to recommendations), and spending time with my friends and family.