Dagoberto Argueta hails from San Francisco State University where he has held several Unit 4 positions since 1988. He began his involvement with union work even before his tenure at the University and became active within APC during a wave of layoffs in the CSU in the late 90’s.
Prior to being elected APC President in 2023, Dagoberto was APC Vice President for nine years. Before being elected to state-wide leadership, he was a long-term chief steward at his home campus. During his stewardship, he participated in several state-wide committees and bargaining team.
CSU Bakersfield, I have held positions besides Residence Director as EOP Counselor, Academic Advisor, and Assistant Director in the Services for Students with Disabilities Office.
In my service to APC, I have been Chief Steward on the Bakersfield campus and have been previously elected to the APC Executive Board as President, Recording Secretary, and Council Member at Large.
Krystal Flores is originally from the San Gabriel Valley, and is a proud alumna of Cal State Los Angeles, where she discovered her passion for transformative work in higher education. With over a decade of leadership and financial management experience, she currently serves as Senior Coordinator for New Student Programs & Family Engagement at Cal Poly Pomona.
Since joining the Academic Professionals of California (APC) in 2020, Krystal has become an active member, contributing to the Communications Committee and serving on the Bargaining Team. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advocating for fair compensation, workplace equity, and professional growth opportunities for all members. Krystal holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Education and a Master’s Degree in Counseling.
Krystal Flores (Cal Poly Pomona)
Rose Duran began her career in higher education at California Polytechnic (Cal Poly) State University as an Academic Program Administrator for Extended Education in 2000. Ms. Duran earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Cal Poly – SLO and her Masters of Business Administration.
Rose became a campus leader with APC as a steward, followed by a Chief Steward on the Cal Poly – SLO campus in 2009. She has been an Elected Statewide Officer for the past 5 + years.
She has also been actively involved at the state level as Chair(s) of the Organizing Committee and Elections Committee and Co-Chair of the Communications Committee, as well as member(s) of the Policies and Procedures, External Relations Committee, Arbitration Committee and the Bargaining Team.
Rose is a business consultant with a specialized MBA in Management and Leadership, which provides a unique perspective on business challenges. She’s been working in the corporate world for over 15 years, with experience across multiple diverse departments including HR, sales, marketing, IT, commercial development and training.
Rose Duran (San Luis Obispo)
Mario Baeza is currently serving as the Council Member at Large, which is responsible for providing chapter support for all campus leadership. He also is serving as Chief Steward for California State University, San Bernardino campus since 2009. Mario’s committee involvement includes serving as the past Chair of the Education Committee, current Chair of the Communications Committee and as a member of the Organizing Committee, Bargaining Committee, and Arbitration Committee.
Mario’s 30+ year career at Cal State began in 1990 as a Counselor and is currently the Admissions and Outreach Coordinator for the Educational Opportunity Program. He has served as an Adjunct Professor, as a Diversity Trainer, a Fraternity Advisor and serves on various Community College Advisory Boards. In 2011, he was awarded CSUSB’s “Employee of the Year”. Mario holds a Master’s Degree in I/O Psychology.
Mario Baeza (San Bernardino)