Originally born and raised in Northern Virginia, I moved to Southern California in 2015 to attend the Master of Arts of Experimental Psychology at California State University, Long Beach.
While at CSULB, I became an SI Leader for Biological Psychology and fell in love with the SI Program. After graduating, I started as the SI Coordinator at SDSU in Fall 2017. I’m currently living with my dog and cat, and I enjoy baking and walking the dog beach in my free time.
Laura Angel-Zavala, M.A.
Laura Angel-Zavala, M.A.
My name is Laura Angel-Zavala, and I serve as a Lecturer for Faculty Advancement and Student Success, a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, and the Director of New Faculty Success – Lecturers. I currently teach General Studies 150: Building Your Future Self for Success in College and Beyond, General Studies 250: Beyond the Bridge, and Psychology 345: Chicana/o Psychology—courses I am deeply passionate about.
As a proud first-generation college student and a double alumna of San Diego State University, where I earned both my bachelor's and master's degrees in Psychology, I find great joy in supporting students and helping them thrive academically and personally. My strengths include a high level of empathy, community building, bilingual and bicultural fluency, and skilled group facilitation.
In addition to my academic roles, I am also an entrepreneur participating in SDSU’s ZIP Launchpad business accelerator program, where I continue to grow and innovate. I am committed to empowering students and fostering inclusive, transformative learning environments.
