Candice Varnado Bangura

Candice Varnado Bangura has extensive experience in higher education administration, currently serving as the Director of CARE and Basic Needs at California State University-Dominguez Hills since January 2023. Previously, Candice held the position of University Recruiter at Exelon from July 2022 to January 2023 and contributed to California State University, Los Angeles from June 2016 to July 2022 in various roles, including Assistant Director of New Student and Family Engagement and Senior Student Development Coordinator. Key responsibilities included budget management, oversight of student leadership programs, staff training, and event planning. Candice's academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature and a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.