Kenitza Carrillo

Kenitza Carrillo is a dedicated professional in higher education and coaching with extensive experience in academic advising and student support. Currently serving as Coach Manager for Program Success at Merit America since August 2022, Kenitza has previously held roles as Academic Advising Specialist at California State University, Fullerton, and has contributed as a Student Support Specialist and Graduate Assistant at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Kenitza's background includes mentoring underrepresented students at the University of California, San Diego through various TRiO programs and providing college advisement through the California Student Opportunity and Access Program. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Higher Education from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from UC San Diego.