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Barron Effenberger is the current Chair of the ������ MBA Advisory Board and an alumnus of the Evening MBA program. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the industrial automation industry, working with Emerson Electric and its Impact Partner network, and currently serves as Business Development Manager at Caltrol, Inc., where he helps operators in complex industries take automation initiatives from concept to deployment.

Beyond his day-to-day work, Barron is passionate about sustainability and the energy transition, with a focus on where industrial automation supports cleaner fuels and trustworthy emissions measurement and reporting. He also serves as Vice Chair of Sustain SoCal.

Prior to his automation career, Barron served in the United States Marine Corps, where he reached the rank of Sergeant (E-5) and held various leadership and quality-control roles throughout his enlistment. He holds an MBA in Finance from ������ and a B.S. in Business with a concentration in management, and earned a Sustainability Certificate from UCLA Extension.

Beltran is a seasoned municipal leader whose two-decade tenure with the city of Lakewood exemplifies steady, purposeful public service. Since March 2004, he has served as deputy city manager, having also held roles as assistant to the city manager and senior management analyst, building a deep institutional knowledge and commitment to effective local governance. 

Beltran has contributed to the broader field of city management on the state and national levels as well, serving on policy committees for the League of California Cities and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Yet perhaps what defines Beltran most is his dedication to mentorship and developing the next generation of public servants. 

He has mentored graduate students through his service on the ������ Graduate Business Programs Advisory Board, the MPA Program and at UCLA, and continues to guide emerging public sector professionals through ICMA, investing his experience and insight into those who will carry the work forward. 

Kurt Brouwer enjoyed a 35-year career with the City of Newport Beach, where he dedicated his entire tenure to the Finance Department. Serving as the Senior Buyer at the time of his retirement, Kurt was responsible for procuring goods and services for all thirteen municipal departments across the city.  He also oversaw operations of the Central Warehouse, managing an inventory of more than a thousand unique items ranging from tools and safety equipment to janitorial supplies.

Kurt has remained deeply engaged in higher education and community service. He began volunteering on campus at KLON (now KKJZ) back in the late 1980’s, and has continued his service across five decades. He currently serves on the GBP Advisory Board and the MPA Alumni Engagement Committee (in the College of Health and Human Services). He also contributed more than ten years of service on the ������ Alumni Association Board of Directors, completing two terms as President. Kurt has mentored students through both the Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD) and the Graduate Business Career Services (GBCS) programs.

Kurt earned his Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration from ������ in 2000. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology (with minors in Psychology and Human Services) from California State University, Fullerton and an Associate’s Degree from Orange Coast College.

With nearly 30 years of broad executive experience in several countries, today Sharon Eshett uses her background—and her ������ degrees—to manage her family’s real estate holdings. 

A ������ Finance graduate, she launched her career at Southern California Edison as a financial analyst. A few years later she returned to ������ for her MBA. Next, she followed our globalizing economy with a home decor company in Israel and in Switzerland with Gucci Timepieces. 

Sharon returned to the U.S. and worked in the executive offices of a corporate holding firm and a real estate investment company, ultimately using her experience in consulting, helping a wide range of clients, particularly in transportation and logistics. 

Having nearly grown up on campus—in her father’s faculty office—Sharon is happy to be back at ������ sharing her extensive business background on the MBA Advisory Board.

Kevin Okerstrom isn industry expert in environmental health and safety and an MBA, ������ Alum. 

Kevin was heavily involved in the Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD) Advisory Board for several years. He was Chair of that Board and implemented many new initiatives to enhance the program and it grew greatly under his leadership. He now feels called to contribute in a new way by joining the Graduate Business Programs (GBP) Advisory Board. Bringing an environmental health and safety background will add depth to the Board, as well as bringing experience from another ������ Advisory Board. His leadership and strategic skills will have a strong and immediate impact.

Massimo Masini is an expert of continuous improvement leveraging Lean Practices, Quality and Operational Excellence in several custom-engineered, made to order businesses ranging from small companies to Fortune 500 firms. 

Massimo held Operations leadership positions in several manufacturing industries from high-tech to Aerospace (Technicolor, ThyssenKrupp, B/E Aerospace, TECT Power, Bodycote). While at Bodycote, Massimo built a very strong leadership team that improved OTD from 80% to over 98% in less than one year. He transformed the Business from a reactive to a proactive customer centric culture embracing the “zero defect base” reducing the Cost of Poor Quality by 50% and improving Safety reducing LTIP by 65% currently. 

Massimo gained global experience managing all international operations while at Technicolor in Thailand, US and three European countries. In addition to holding a B.S. and M.S. in Engineering, Massimo has a MBA from CSU Long Beach; he is Certified Black Belt and Six Sigma. He resides in California with his wife and two children and as hobby he teaches at ������ the “Management & Operations” course in the On-line and the Saturday MBA.

Aivanna P. De Villa is an IT Governance Specialist with UCLA Digital & Technology Solutions, where she supports technology governance, strategic planning, and cross-functional initiatives that advance the university's digital transformation efforts. She partners with executive leadership, campus stakeholders, and governance committees to facilitate decision-making, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and drive institutional priorities.

Prior to joining UCLA, Aivanna held multiple positions within the California State University Chancellor's Office, where she supported executive leadership in human resources, organizational operations, and systemwide initiatives. Her professional background spans governance, strategic operations, project management, organizational change management, and process improvement across higher education.

Aivanna earned her Master of Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and holds the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential, along with certifications in Prosci Change Management and Lean Six Sigma. She will begin pursuing her Master of Legal Studies at the UCLA School of Law in Fall 2026.

As a member of the Graduate Business Programs Advisory Board at California State University, Long Beach, Aivanna is passionate about strengthening partnerships between higher education and industry while helping prepare future business leaders for long-term success.

Stacy Shaffer is the Senior Director of Marketing Operations & Business Intelligence at PBS SoCal, where she has worked for 15 years. She oversees integrated marketing functions, including campaign planning, advertising, social media, email marketing, communications, marketing technology, and audience insights. 

Stacy holds a B.A. in Communications Studies and an M.B.A. from California State University, Long Beach.

Karita Webber is a Business Management Director, Northrop Grumman Space Sector.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from California State University, Long Beach, and has completed advanced graduate studies and professional certifications at prestigious institutions, including UCLA, where she participated in programs such as the Executive Management Program, the African American Leadership Institute, and earned the Professional Designation in Government Contract Management. She also earned a Certificate in Effective Leadership from the University of Southern California. Karita’s continuous pursuit of education culminated in a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Mid-America Christian University, and she is currently advancing her expertise through a Doctor of Strategic Leadership at Liberty University.

She enjoys serving on the Graduate Business Programs Advisory Board at California State University, Long Beach, where she actively supports emerging leaders through mentorship and guidance.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Karita is deeply passionate about community engagement and personal development. She also serves as the Director of Fine Arts and Worship Leader at Greater Cornerstone Church of Los Angeles, where she shares her dedication to her faith and the arts. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Frank McEnulty is a Fractional CFO, Business Consultant and a full-time Lecturer at California State University, Long Beach in the areas of Finance, International Finance and Entrepreneurship.  Prior to starting his teaching career and continuing today, he has been involved in multiple start-up ventures spanning a wide range of business activities.  As an experienced financial executive, he has an extensive background in new business start-up, finance and accounting, multiple location management, real estate development, financial analysis, workout and mediation, presentations and public speaking, cash management, property management, development and operations.  

Frank also serves on the Board of Directors for Ojai Oil Company, a 100-plus year-old self-storage and oil company. In the past he has served as a board member and cofounder of medical device, bio-medical and cannabis industry companies.

Frank has B.S. degrees from CSU Long Beach in Accounting and Finance and an MBA from the University of Southern California in Entrepreneur and Venture Management.

Sabrina Landa serves as a Lecturer in Accountancy and Graduate Programs Director of Academic Support & Innovation with over ten years of experience teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses. She brings more than 25 years of accounting and leadership experience, including roles as Controller, Chief Operations Officer, and Fractional CFO, which inform her practical, applied approach to teaching. Her expertise spans strategic decision-making, data management, analytics-driven program development, and public financial reporting.

As the principal owner of an advisory and accounting firm, Sabrina remains actively engaged in industry practice, ensuring her curriculum reflects current trends and real-world application. She is deeply committed to student success and serves as Faculty Advisor for the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) at California State University, Long Beach. Her dedication to service and continuous learning is reflected in her involvement in community outreach and applied research.

Sabrina holds a BS in Accounting and a BS in Finance from Chapman University, an MBA from University of Massachusetts Global, and has achieved ABD status in the EdD in Organizational Leadership program at Argosy University.

Dr. Alysa Turkowitz has spent the majority of her career working within the university setting. Her career in academia began at Columbia University and spanned over 20 years serving in several progressively responsible, high-profile roles, including at the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Public Health and Columbia Business School. 

Her expertise within higher education including academic administration and operations, marketing and recruitment strategy, student and alumni affairs and career development. While at Columbia, Alysa taught as an Adjunct Professor in the Counseling Psychology Program. 

After a move to the west coast, she spent 3 years working at the Anderson School of Management at UCLA serving as Executive Director of a specialized graduate program and was instrumental in helping lift it to a top 10 national ranking program. She currently serves as the Associate Dean at the College of Professional and Continuing Education at Cal State Long Beach and oversees all professional and workforce development and academic programs and courses. 

Alysa holds an E.D.D. in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University, an M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a B.A. in Psychology from Vassar College.