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)
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)