Gator Smart Start partners with local high schools, incoming students, and current SF State Gators to ensure students excel in their English composition (writing) and quantitative reasoning (math) courses.
Christa Amouroux, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
Early Assessment Program Manager
Christa brings 20 years of experience in education, including nearly a decade as the Early Assessment Program (EAP) Manager, where she has focused on segment alignment and student success. She earned her Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from Stanford University, where her research explored squatter communities and their interactions with the Danish state. Driven by a passion for social justice and equity, Christa remains deeply committed to empowering students and supporting their pathways to success.
Michelle Kalus (she/her/hers)
Lead Academic Counselor/Gator Smart Start Coordinator
With an extensive background in academic support, Michelle brings a desire to help students achieve their potential through advising.