Juno Paláu, M.A.

Juno Paláu, M.A.
Lead Advisor
Phone: (619) 594-7006
Email: [email protected]
M/C: 1326
Office: E-216D

My name is Juno L. Paláu (she/her/ella) and I serve as the Lead Advisor for the College of Engineering at San Diego State University. I started at SDSU in August 2021 as a Major Advisor and have been working hard to support student success and increase educational equity among minoritized students in college. I was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, and earned my Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies in 2019 at the University of California, Davis. I went on to earn my Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs in 2021 from the University of San Francisco.

As the Lead Advisor, I support the Engineering Advising Team by providing guidance on advising priorities, ongoing training, and ensuring consistency in advising practices. I also create a supportive and caring advising environment, helping students understand and interpret their advising tools. My role involves conducting proactive advising outreach to counsel students on their individual academic success plans, monitoring their progress, and ensuring their success through holistic practices.

My commitment to equity and inclusion is evident through my roles such as the Graduate Student Coordinator at the University of San Francisco’s Gender and Sexuality Center and various community organizing positions at UC Davis. As an undergraduate, I worked at the Women's Resources & Research Center, where I developed educational programming centered on gender equity and trans justice. As a graduate student, my research focused on how women’s and gender centers support transgender and non-binary students in their pursuit of gender justice. Additionally, I have presented on topics related to gender identity, social justice, and disability awareness, contributing to a broader understanding and advocacy for marginalized communities in higher education.

Currently, I serve as the Chief Steward for APC (Unit 4) at SDSU. I started as a Steward in 2022 and have taken on additional duties in the Union, including membership on the Education, External Relations, and Policy & Procedures Committees, as well as the statewide Bargaining Team. I serve the APC members to help raise awareness of collective strength, fight against administrative bloat, and advocate for fair wages for all Californians. In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, and spending time in the sun with my Italian Greyhound.