School of Nursing

Student Success Staff

Angela Watts, Ph.D

Angela Watts, Ph.D

Director for Student Success 

Dr. Angela Watts is the Director for Student Success in the School of Nursing. She oversees all student services and academic support under the Student Success Center (SSC). Dr. Watts leads the student affairs professionals in the SSC who provide many services, including student leadership development programming, student success coaching, academic support programs, and career readiness.


Rose Mary Padilla

Rose Mary Padilla

Associate Administrative Assistant

Rose Mary Padilla serves as an Administrative Assistant for the Student Success Center. She is responsible for managing the office, supporting the staff and their events, and ensuring the office runs smoothly. Additionally, Rose Mary helps support the PALS leaders, tutors, and Peer Mentors to ensure they are successful.


Sarah Jackson, M.Ed

Sarah Jackson, M.Ed

Academic Program Coordinator

Sarah Jackson serves as a Program Coordinator for the Student Success Center. Sarah coordinates and manages the PALS and Tutoring academic support programs. Additionally, she provides academic skills development and success advising to 5th and 6th semester SON students.


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Evelyn Kosalka-Pena, M.Ed

Program Coordinator

Evelyn Kosalka-Pena serves as a Program Coordinator for the Student Success Center. Evelyn coordinates and oversees the all Student Success events (i.e., White Coat Ceremony, Commencement, cultural programming, etc.), student leadership development, and career readiness. Additionally, Evelyn facilitates the SON scholarship awards.


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Julian Bañuelos

Academic Success Coach

Julian serves as the Academic Success Coach for the Student Success Center. Julian provides academic skills development and success advising to undergraduate SON students.


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Paul Largent

Database Report Writing Analyst

Paul is the Database Report Writing Analyst responsible for organizing, delivering, and reporting SON student success data relevant to increasing student engagement and persistence. Paul's work informs decision-making and supports best-practice scholarship.


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Camille Garcia

Management Analyst

Camille serves as the Management Analyst for Student Success. Camille performs analytical and administrative duties supporting departmental fiscal, budget, purchasing, and human resources functions.