Meet the Advisors

Welcome to the Academic Advising Office

We are located in the Student Success Center across from the CU Arena (gym).

Shelly Flath

Assistant Director of Academic Advising (Seniors and New Transfers)

shelly.flath@cui.edu

(949) 214-3586

Shelly Flath graduated from California State University, Chico in 1991 with a B.A. in Psychology. She received her M.A in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University, Irvine in 2018. Originally from Northern California, she and her family have lived in Orange county for the past 21 years. After working for many years in the IUSD system with students of all ages, she now finds a home at Concordia where she serves as Assistant Director of Academic Advising. She enjoys a passion for assisting undergraduate students on their academic journey.

Roberto Marquez

Associate Director of Student Success (WINGS and JUMPSTART)

roberto.marquez@cui.edu

(949) 214-3589

Roberto Marquez graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in 2001 with a BA degree in Sociology. He grew up in Baldwin Park, CA. He has been working at Concordia University Irvine since 2003, in a variety of roles as an admissions counselor, Graduate Admissions Counselor, Assistant Director of Admissions and his current role of Associate Director of Student Success, coordinating the Wings and Jump Start program (First Generation). He received his MA in Coaching & Athletic Administration at Concordia University in 2010. He previously coached football and basketball at Baldwin Park High School. He is the current advisor to the Nuestra Voz Club and Hawaiian Club on campus. He is inspired by his students on daily basis by the hard work and sacrifice to accomplish their ultimate goal of graduating from Concordia University Irvine! He looks most forward to the impact they will have in society as CUI alumni!

Brittany Neal

Director of Academic Advising and Student Success

brittany.neal@cui.edu

(949) 214-3082

Brittany Neal grew up in Southern California and graduated from Concordia University Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in History, pursuing secondary education. After working many years for a local business, she began her work in higher education in CUI’s Registrar’s Office in 2013. Brittany earned her Master of Education from the University of Southern California and now serves as the Director of Academic Advising and Student Success. Brittany is grateful for the opportunity to assist students in their pursuit of a baccalaureate degree and vocational goals.

Jazlyn Ortuno

Academic Advisor (Sophomores and Juniors)

jazlyn.ortuno@cui.edu

(949) 214-3040

Jazlyn Ortuno graduate from Concordia University Irvine in 2017 with a B.A. in Behavioral Science: Psychology. She began as an academic advisor at Concordia University following graduation. She hopes to continue her education and obtain a Master of Social Work degree in the near future. Jazlyn is excited to work one-on-one with the Freshmen and Sophomore population and is grateful for the opportunity to assist students in achieving their academic goals during their time at Concordia University Irvine.