Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) are colleges or universities where at least 25% of the undergraduate, full-time enrollment is Hispanic; and at least half of the institution’s degree-seeking students must be low-income. Twenty-one of the California State University’s 23 campuses meet this criteria, allowing them to compete for federal funding to expand and enhance educational opportunities for their students, including those of Hispanic descent. 

-Office of the Chancellor of the Calironai State University (CSU)

Kristi O’Neil-Gonzalez is a lifelong inclusion advocate and the Accessibility and Inclusive Design (A.I.D.) Specialist for Teaching and Learning Innovations (TLi) at California State University Channel Islands. Kristi has worked at CI for over ten years and while title has changed over the years, her dedication to the campus community has never wavered and like many in higher ed, she wears many hats. Kristi received the 2021 President’s Staff Award for Excellence for her contributions to accessible and inclusive design education within and beyond the university. She has published on digital accessibility and completed post-graduate certifications in equitable, accessible, and inclusive learning and program development. Kristi is passionate about ensuring disability is included in discourse around DEI.

Contact: kristi.oneilgonzalez@csuci.edu