Undergraduate Admission Directory

Mattison Chambliss

Senior Assistant Director of Admission 

Email: mchambliss@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.932.3682 

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Students I work with: First-year applicants from California (Imperial County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County) and Utah.

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? My favorite thing to do on campus is to admire the beautiful brick buildings and take in the scenery. The tall trees and architecture make me feel like I’m back east!

What is your favorite place to go to Stockton? My favorite place to go in Stockton is the Downtown Marina. I love being by the water and enjoying the fresh air with yummy food!

What is your favorite movie and why? My favorite movie is Something Borrowed. I love any romantic comedy with Kate Hudson!

Education:
B.A. Psychology, University of Redlands
M.S. School Counseling w/ PPS Credential, University of La Verne

Danny Ramirez Martinez

Senior Assistant Director of First Year Admission

Email: dramirezmartinez@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.946.2550

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Students I work with: First-year applicants from California (San Joaquin County: Stockton), Alabama, Arkansas, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Texas and Wisconsin 

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? I really enjoy going to the Baun Fitness Center. I am very passionate about health and fitness, so I try make it a priority to head to the gym either before or after work. It’s definitely a great way to destress.

What is your favorite place to go to in Stockton? My favorite place to go to in Stockton would probably be Lincoln Center. I enjoy the environment, food and shopping.

What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie would have to be End of Watch. It is a great heart-touching movie!

Education:
B.A. Communication, University of the Pacific

Melanie Pio

Assistant Director of Admission

Email: mpio@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.946.2509

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Students I work with: First-year applicants from California (Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County: Escalon, Lathrop, Manteca, Ripon), Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, and Minnesota.

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? My favorite thing to do is to attend Pacific events. For example, the annual event organized by Kilusan is called PCN, or Pilipino Cultural Night. PCN is a student-led production of acting, cultural dancing, singing and more. The Pacific community has a variety of athletic events, Homecoming and more. There are always fun opportunities to show Pacific Pride!

What is your favorite place to go to Stockton? Lincoln Center has all my go-to spots. There are many places to eat, relax and shop. Whether it is Orange Theory Fitness for a fun workout, or a grocery run at Trader Joe's, Lincoln Center has something for everyone! There are fun events such as Music on the Brick walk, the semiannual Sidewalk Sale, and even fun seasonal backdrops for perfect photo opportunities for all friends and family.

What is your favorite movie and why? "Blue Bayou" is a must-watch film that definitely needs a box of tissues prepped by your side! I was able to watch this film because Pacific held an AAPI Heritage Film Festival at the Janet Leigh Theatre in April 2022. This film is important to our history, growth and gratitude. After watching this film, I hope people are motivated to be more educated about our society and to strive for improvement for a better future. Let me know your thoughts if you decide to watch it or if you have watched it!

Education
B.S. Health, Exercise and Sport Science, University of the Pacific
M.A. Health, Exercise and Sport Science, University of the Pacific

Sara De La O

Assistant Director of Admission

Email: sdelao@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.932.3675

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? I love to walk around and sit at the William Knox Holt Memorial Library! I have always enjoyed browsing books, the silence, and the ambiance of libraries. Immersing myself in that environment fills me with joy and tranquility. I could spend hours in a library and not feel the time go by!

What is your favorite place to go to Stockton? My favorite place is Empresso Coffeehouse. I have been going there since high school, so it's filled with much nostalgia. It's the perfect spot to hang out with friends, study, or simply grab a coffee. My personal favorites are the white chocolate mocha and veggie and cheese panini!

What is your favorite movie and why? I would say, currently, "Little Women," directed by Greta Gerwig! The film focuses on four sisters navigating their personal ambitions and wants within a time of many societal restrictions. I enjoyed how it focused on the struggles between the characters' ambitions and these expectations. Personally, I truly related to Jo March, as much of what she believed reminded me of myself.

Education 
B.A. Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles

Stephanie Azarcon

Senior Assistant Director of Admission 

Email: sazarcon@pacific.edu
Phone: 425.902.9416

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Students I work with: First-year applicants from Alaska, Arizona, District of Columbia, Kansas, Maryland, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? My favorite way to explore our vibrant campus is to take a walk and enjoy the roses, buildings and beautiful trees. Literally stopping to smell the roses is always a great way to get out into the fresh air.

What is your favorite place to go to in Stockton? I enjoy meals at Angelina’s Spaghetti House. You can’t beat the ravioli dishes there. I love the cool old-school environment, as well.

What is your favorite movie and why? Hitch. Kevin James and Will Smith in this movie together are a riot! I love laughing at the first-kiss scene and all the funny dance scenes throughout the movie.

Education
B.S. Marketing, Johnson & Wales University

Keith Sanpei

Associate Director of Admission

Email: ksanpei@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.946.2684

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Students I work with: First-year applicants from Hawaii, U.S. Territories, and International.

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? Watch the Tigers play a game!  Not just the "big" sports either. Watching water polo or softball are great watches. Great atmosphere with not a bad seat in the house.  

What is your favorite place to go to in Stockton? I don't go as often as I should, but catching a concert at the Bob Hope Theater is amazing. It's such a beautiful space that not enough people see. 

What is your favorite movie and why?  Blazing Saddles. There are so many things in that movie that would NEVER pass the censors today. Mel Brooks didn't care though; he knew it was making the movie better and what did he get in the end? A classic. Everyone knows a line from that movie. 

Education
B.S. Business Administration, University of the Pacific

Emily De Herrera

Assistant Director of Admission

Email: edeherrera@pacific.edu 
Phone: 209.265.2356

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Students I work with: First-year students from California (Galt, Lodi, Monterey County, Napa County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Cruz County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Yolo County), Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? I love going to our sporting events, whether I’m catching a basketball or volleyball game at the Alex G. Spanos Center or watching a baseball game at Klein Family Field. In my free time, I enjoy walking around campus, especially near Knoles Lawn, which offers the best views of Burns Tower.

What is your favorite place to go to Stockton? In Stockton, one of my favorite spots is The Reserve at Spanos Park. I love going out there to play golf with friends and family. My favorite Restaurant in Stockton has to be Waterloo Restaurant. Their food is fantastic, but their pesto is hands down my favorite.

What is your favorite movie and why? Radio is my favorite movie because of its heartwarming story about friendship, compassion, and overcoming adversity. The film's message about embracing differences and helping others reach their potential really resonates with me, and the emotional depth of the characters makes it a movie I can watch over and over again.

Education
B.A. Media X, University of the Pacific, Stockton
M.A. Communications - Public Relations and Media, University of the Pacific, Stockton

Jay Lapuz

Assistant Director of Admissions

Email: jlapuz@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.229.5245

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Students I work with: First-year students from California (El Dorado County, Sacramento, Far Northern California, Mountain House, Tracy), Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wyoming.

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? My favorite thing to do on campus is enjoying the campus energy and vibes, participating in sports events, Student Life related events, and hanging out with friends inside and outside campus. I also like to play with some of the sports games that are laid around the DUC Lawn time to time. The campus' ambience and environment is very refreshing.

What is your favorite place to go to Stockton? I've got a few, my favorite place is the K-Town KBBQ spot, or any of the boba spots in town. They're always decorated with nice aesthetics and always have great food/drinks to fill me up. I also love going to Misaki's sushi, which is my personal favorite place to treat myself. It's also next to Mango Crazy and the movie theater.

What is your favorite movie and why? I've got a couple. In no particular order; I, Robot is my childhood favorite movie, it's a crazy sci-fi/futuristic/action/thriller movie. It was always the movie on the TV displays in the electronic store I always went to as a kid. I also really like Baby Driver, I really liked how the music was always synced up with the actions taking place. All the Rush Hour films, no explanation needed.

Education:

BS in Applied Economics & Minor in Management, University of the Pacific

Mario Fuentez

Director of Enrollment Access and Inclusion

Email: mfuentez@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.946.2777

Students I work with: First-year applicants from California (Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County), New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, and North Carolina and Utah

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? 

I like going to the Spanos Center and watching the men’s and women’s basketball teams compete. I played basketball in high school and enjoy watching it!

What is your favorite place to go to in Stockton?

I like walking down the Miracle Mile of Stockton! Whether it is to take a casual stroll, do some window shopping, catch a yoga class, grab a bite to eat or winding down with a glass of wine at the local, Mile Wine Company, it always turns out to be a pleasurable time.

What is your favorite movie?

The Joker with actor Joaquin Phoenix is the most chilling movie I have seen in a long time, and I really enjoyed it! The film had quite a different spin on it than previous films with actors Heath Ledger or even Jack Nicholson, who also portrayed the Joker.

Education

B.S. Business Administration, University of the Pacific

M.A. Educational Administration and Leadership, University of the Pacific

Channon Rosencrans

Director of Transfer Admission

Email: crosencrans@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.946.2386

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Students I work with:  Transfer and Readmit Applicants

What is your favorite thing to do on campus? During the summer, I enjoy walking around the campus, the trees create a calming effect and it’s very peaceful. I also enjoy watching our Athletic teams compete.

What is your favorite place to go to in Stockton? One of my favorite places to go in Stockton is Garlic Brothers. I really enjoy dining outside on the water and I can always count on them to make the perfect Tri-tip salad! It’s a great place to meet up with friends and family while enjoying the live music and the beautiful view of the Delta water ways. 

What is your favorite movie? It’s hard for me to choose a favorite movie because I like so many genres. Lately I’ve been interested in documentaries. A cool one that I've recently watched is called Queen Cleopatra, this depiction of her kept her true to her ethnic background. I also like movies that are based on true stories, one of my favorites is Ray. Great movie with great music! However, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that I’m a Marvel fan!

Education:
BA Communication; Public Relations and Event Planning, University of the Pacific
MS Organizational Leadership, National University 

Amanda Larus

Assistant Director, Transfer Admission

Email: alarus@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.946.2648

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Students I work with: Undergraduate Transfer Applicants

Favorite thing to do on campus: My favorite thing to do on campus is hang out in McCaffrey Center. I enjoy visiting with friends and colleagues in the Center for Identity & Inclusion, Success Trio and the Community Involvement Program. McCaffrey Center houses spaces designated to 1st generation college students and is home to me. I also enjoy stopping by The Grove to pick up an occasional snack or bite to eat. 

Favorite thing to do in Stockton: My favorite thing to do in Stockton is explore the California Delta waterways through some of our marinas. In the hot summer months, I am often out boating and in the cooler weather I enjoy time fishing with my children.  

What's your favorite movie: I enjoy watching lots of movies. If I had to pick a few of my favorites, they would be Forrest Gump, Devil Wears Prada, Stepmom, Steel Magnolias, Till and Black Judas. The list goes on and on. 

Education:
Bachelor of Art, Sociology