EDGE Program

The mission of the CPP EDGE Program is to inspire, ignite learning, and prepare future leaders as they explore and further develop their personal and career aspirations. Participants will gain valuable experience, acquire essential skills, and evolve as leaders and advocates to promote the CPP culture. If you have any questions about the EDGE program, please reach out to us at cpplearning@cpp.edu.

General Information

Participation in the CPP EDGE Leadership Development Program requires:

A complete application for review and acceptance
Attendance and participation in virtual orientation and five of six monthly meetings
Attendance and participation in one instructor led course.
Leading at the Speed of Trust or 7 Habits of Highly Effective People- Instructor Led Training
Completion of Franklin Covey self study learning activities

Eligibility Criteria:

Minimum of six months employment with Cal Poly Pomona
Employed with Cal Poly Pomona, auxiliary, or faculty
Received an overall performance rating of “Satisfactory” on your most recent review
Received Manager/Supervisor approval to participate

To be considered, applicants must provide:

Intent to Apply and Application
Responses to two short essay responses to application questions
Manager approval

How Applicants Will Be Reviewed:

There are approximately 20 spots available for each six-month program
Each application will be reviewed to ensure all criteria is met
All responses to short answers will be reviewed and scored by an impartial selection committee

2023 Participant list for the CPP EDGE Leadership Development Program and their titles.
2023 Candidates:	Title
Michelle Ellis Viorato	Government and External Affairs Associate
Akira Kanatsu	Director of Analytics for Student Success and Equity
Yesenia Mota	HRIS Business Analyst
Cristina A. Rodriguez	Coordinator, EOP Transition Programs
Clay Fowler	Social Media Editor
Lori Bunner	Confidential Admin Support to the AVP & Team Lead
Lauren Goins	Director of Development
Richard F Garippo Jr	Media Production Specialist III
Ping Nakkeow	Monographs Unit Coordinator
Lauren Governale	Administrative Assistant to AVP
Denise Ceballos	Administrative Analyst
Kristopher Penrose	Administrative Coordinator
Lucinda Schell	Administrative Operations & Budget Analyst
Natalie Dominguez	Police Dispatcher
Tiffany Frontino	Budget Analyst
Vanessa Penaloza	Student Conduct Coordinator
Lydia Dolan	Administrative Coordinator
Vanessa Garcia	Manager, Customer Support & Workflow
Aneth Mahmood	Talent Acquisition Specialist
Candy (Candi) Clark	Gift Processing Coordinator

2022 Participant list for the CPP EDGE Leadership Development Program and their titles.
2022 Candidates:	Title
Ann Lara	SSP Academic Related III 12 Mo
Briana Hoyos-Ortiz	Admin Analyst /Spclst NE-12 Mo
Diane Gonzalez	Administative Oper Associate AA
Ericka Olguin	Admin Analyst/Spclst EII-12Mo
Judy Juarez Crawford	Director of Care Services
Kate Katsuhiro	Admin Analyst Spclst NE-12 Mo
Lindsay Roussopulos	Payroll Manager
Lindsey Bistline-Zavala	Graphic Designer ITC III-12 Mo
Matthew Walsh	Student Serv Prof IV
Melissa Michelle Valle	Student Serv Prof IV
MyVan Hua	Mgr, Cashier & Stdnt Fin Svcs
Rebecca Keong	Budget Analyst
Rose Eseyan	Admin Analyst/Spclst EI -12 Mo
Shari Jackson	Sr. Sponsor Programs Analyst
Stephany Soria	Info Tech Consult-12 Mo-Expert
Thavery Lay	Student Serv Prof IV (lead)
Tonya Tardd	Executive Chef Foundation Dining
Tracy Yao	Administrative Assistant

2021 Participant list for the CPP EDGE Leadership Development Program and their titles.
2021 Candidates:	Title
Phyllis Nelson	Professor, Academic Senate Chair
Gabriela Garcia	Complaint Resolution Manager
Leah Espinoza	Strategic Operations Specialist
Rosa Lamas-Serratos	Student Success Services & Recruitment Coordinator
Xiomara Tapia	Administrative Analyst
Mercedes Quiroz	University Web Editor
Vicky Quach	Online Coordinator
Shokoufeh Mirzaei	Associate Professor
Sabrina Brown	Accessibility Specialist
Kevin Malone	Administrative Analyst
April Jimenez	Donor Relations and Philanthropic Fund Specialist
Chelsea Duran	Event Coordinator
Rita Haerr	Budget Analyst
Kenya Rampersant	Snr. Coordinator for Health Promotion and Wellness Services
Lilia Maciel	Grants Manager
Juan Hernandez	Financial Reporting Accountant III
Ishia Barajas	Interim Enrollment Coordinator & Parenting Student Liaison
Lusero Sanchez-Lara	Human Resource Specialist
Lori Inarda	Occupational Health & Lab Safety Coordinator
Alfred Padilla	Information Systems Analyst

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