Staff Council Members

Chair

Years on Council:
2021-Current

Associate Director of Campus Safety

Staff Council WLE Manager

From Modesto, CA

Alma Mater: Concordia University Irvine

BIO

Raised in the Central Valley, Steven moved to Orange County to attend CUI and has a BA and MA in history. He enjoys the community and dynamic environment of higher education and has served with Campus Safety since 2003. He is passionate about learning and problem solving. In his spare time, he enjoys nature, photography, music, movies, and cycling. 

Vice Chair

Years on Council:
2022-Current

Director, LCMS Recruitment

Christ College Program Coordinator

Assistant Director,
Lutheran Placement

From Mission Viejo, CA

Alma Mater: California Lutheran University

BIO

Carrie has been a member of the CUI staff for over 25 years. She has spent time in many departments such as the SOE, Student Affairs, and now Christ College. She attends Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Lake Forest. Carrie enjoys country line dancing and quilting.

Years on Council:
2024-current

Student Affairs

From Corbett, Oregon

BIO

Anna grew up in Oregon and moved to Irvine in 2020 after earning her associate's degree. She transferred to Concordia University Irvine to pursue a BA in Psychology, becoming deeply involved in campus life. After graduating in 2022, she worked in Admissions and then moved to Student Affairs as Admin Coordinator. She assists the Dean of Students and supports veterans, fostering a welcoming community at Concordia.he SOE since July 2015. One of her favorite things to do is to give themes to boring meetings and pump up the fun!

Years on Council:
2024-Current

College Corps

From Oak Hills, CA

Alma Mater: Vanguard University

BIO

Lucas had been a part of Concordia's Admissions Team for three years before his current position. He also enjoys coaching youth basketball in Orange County in his spare time. Before joining Concordia, he taught 8th-grade history and coached high school basketball back home in Hesperia, CA. Eleven years ago, he met his beautiful wife, Jessica, while they were both studying at Vanguard University. They have been married for nearly six years and live in Costa Mesa with their two dogs, Roadie and Fifel. Lucas has always enjoyed being a part of a team and is pursuing his M.A. in Org Leadership here at Concordia!

 Years on Council:
2023-Current

Campus Safety

Administrative Sergeant

From Buena Park, CA

Alma Mater: Cypress College

BIO

Raised in Orange County, Maria began working for Concordia's old coffee shop, Emendare, in 2012. She is now known as the Energizer Bunny of Campus Safety. She enjoys community relations, education on preparedness, and is passionate about mentoring students. In her free time, she spends time outdoors, with family, traveling, and at baseball games.

Years on Council:
2024-Current

RES Life

From Riverside, CA

BIO

The Lord grew Tori's passion for college students while she was in student leadership during her undergraduate years, which led her to have the desire to receive her master's degree in higher education leadership & student development! Tori has just completed her first year working at Concordia in the RES Life department & she has loved every chaotic minute! 

Years on Council:
2024-Current

Athletics

From Foothill Ranch

Alma Mater: Azusa Pacific University

BIO

Glory Fung joined Concordia University Irvine in 2012 as the head athletic trainer and was promoted to Associate Athletic Director of Health and Student-Athlete Well-Being in June 2021. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts in athletic training and earned his Master of Arts in Health Care Administration from Concordia University Irvine in 2022. Glory is married to Jacqueline, a children's pastor, and they have three children: Kierra, Selah, and Hezekiah. In his free time, Glory enjoys traveling, watching movies, playing pickup basketball, dining at buffets, and finding good shopping deals.

Years on Council:
2024-Current

Student Affairs

From Corona, CA

Alma Mater: Concordia University Irvine

BIO

Jessica is a proud Concordia graduate and then went to get her MSEd in HESA from Baylor. She runs WOW & the PAL program, assists with Student Activities & teaches Public Speaking. Jessica loves a local coffee shop (Ask her for her spreadsheet of OC shops) and is currently planning her wedding to her fiancé, Liam! 

Years on Council:
2024-Current

Strategic Communications

From Alamosa, CO

Alma Mater: Concordia University Chicago

BIO

Melody manages Concordia’s social media accounts, collaborating with departments and organizations across campus to inform and excite our community. She is married to a Lutheran 8th-grade math teacher at St. John’s Lutheran School in Orange. God is good! In her free time, Melody loves reading, blogging, and exploring new hikes.

Years on Council:
2024-Current

Campus Safety

From Cypress, CA

Alma Mater: Concordia University Irvine

BIO

Tony Oliveri grew up in Cypress, California. He enjoyed playing baseball and going to the beach with his friends as a kid. Tony graduated high school and was led into a path of service with the United States Navy. He served for eight years as a welder and engineer. He served on FFG 52 and ACU5 Camp Pendleton. When Tony left the Navy, he became a Welder for Orange County. Tony wanted to change his career path, so he went to Concordia University to use his GI Bill. Tony received a bachelor's degree from Concordia University and works as Campus Safety. 

Years on Council:
2023-Current

Graduate Admissions

From Lake Forest, CA

Hope International University

BIO

Born and raised in Southern California, Brian is a local of Orange County. He came to Concordia University Irvine with a strong background in higher education and serves as an Admissions Counselor for the School of Health and Human Sciences. He received his BA and MBA from Hope International University and competed in Cross County/Track while earning his degrees. Outside the office, he enjoys photography, music, movies, and spending quality time with the people close to him

Years on Council:
2023-Current

Finance and Business Operations

From Mashhad, Iran

Alma Mater: Concordia University Irvine

BIO

Ghazal’s (G’s) favorite thing about Concordia is the friendly environment and the people.  Something people might not know about her is how crazy she is about tennis. If she could meet anyone in the world, she would choose a famous tennis player Maria Sharapova. Ghazal’s biggest heroes are her Dad and Mom who also dedicated their lives to tennis and have worked as tennis coaches for many years. In her free time, Ghazal likes watching TV shows, shopping, and spend time with friends.

Years on Council:
2022-Current

Undergraduate Admissions

From Huntington Beach, CA

Alma Mater: Concordia University Irvine

BIO

Megan Feuerstein is an alumni of Concordia University Irvine. Graduating with her undergraduate degree in '16. Then going on to complete the MCAA in '19 as a Graduate Assistant at Concordia. She was on our softball team and part of our Student -Athlete Advisory Committee while earning a degree in Kinesiology during her undergraduate years. Following her Master's Degree she worked at Enterprise Rent-A-Car for 2 years before finally coming back to Concordia.

Years on Council:
2023-Current

Campus Safety

From Long Beach, CA

Alma Mater: Long Beach City College

BIO

Candice has worked for Concordia since 2020 in the Department of Campus Safety. She enjoys working with students and helping them grow professional skills they can carry throughout their careers.  Born and Raised in Long Beach California, she loves gardening, paddle boarding, golfing and traveling.