Néstor Espinoza

Néstor Espinoza (he/him/él)

Néstor Espinoza was raised in the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva people, Los Angeles. He made his way to MSU 6 years ago and has been working here since. Néstor has been advising for much of his professional career and continues to enjoy working with students.

Where did you go to college/university?

I am a transfer student. I started my college journey at Los Angeles Valley College before transferring to the University of California, Berkeley. After earning my B.A. in Sociology at UC Berkeley, I earned my M.A. in Higher Education and Organizational Change from the University of California, Los Angeles. Currently, I am a Ph.D. student in the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education here at MSU.

What is your favorite spot on campus (and why)?

I enjoy being by the river. There's something about flowing water that brings me peace.

What was your favorite part about being an undergraduate yourself?

While being a student comes with its own sets of responsibilities. I enjoyed the relative freedom I had. College was a time to explore and really get to know myself.

What is an interesting fact about you?

I have two dogs that I adore dearly.