Student Success Team

Dr. Krusemark has more than 20 years of experience in higher education and brings with her a passion and dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success. As the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Dr. Krusemark oversees Admissions, Student Affairs, Student Success, and Health & Wellness, providing wraparound support to students throughout their time at SFBU. "I look forward to working with the faculty, staff and students to grow the university and enrich the student experience, ensuring that all feel valued and empowered and can make the most of the transformative, 21st-century education SFBU offers."

Peter has worked extensively with multicultural teams to design and facilitate transformative learning and development programs in different languages for college students and working adults in North America and Africa. Peter previously held various teaching and student affairs roles at Trinity College-Hartford, Miami University of Ohio, University of San Diego and International Leadership University in Nairobi. Peter employs appreciative inquiry and design thinking in his work and believes that a good education should not only make people good at what they do, but also at who they are. In addition to being a certified coach, Peter holds a master’s in leadership studies from the International Leadership University-Kenya and a doctorate in leadership studies from the University of San Diego.

Dr. Mariam Ghazvini holds an Ed.D. degree from USC, a Master’s degree in Counseling from Santa Clara University, and a Master’s degree in Education from San Jose State University. She is a Professional Mentor, Coach, and Distinguished Toastmaster. Her favorite areas of research and teaching include Successful Approaches to Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Management Tactics, and Human Resources Management.

Melanie Mairena is a first-generation Latina from the San Fernando Valley (Southern California), and her pronouns are She, Her, and Ella. Melanie is a recent undergraduate from California State University, East Bay who studied Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. As a Career and Student Services Officer, implementing strategies is vital to providing support in our services to students. She enables students to attain their professional goals through career advising services. As well as assisting with managing student clubs and organizations by collaborating with students in reaching their full potential through leadership skills. She is responsible for planning student events and workshops around professional development, leadership skills, and cultural awareness.

Jason Sjah is a life-long Fremont resident and uses the pronouns he/him. Jason graduated from California State University, East Bay with a B.S. in Business Administration. As a Career and Student Services Officer, implementing strategies is vital to providing support in our services to students. He enables students to attain their professional goals through career advising services and the CPT program.