Chris Bombara (he/him/his) was born and raised in Santa Paula, California. He earned a B.S. in biology with a minor in chemistry in 2014 and a M.A. in educational leadership in 2016 from California State University (CSU) Channel Islands. He served in many different roles at CSU Channel Islands before joining the Gaucho family as a professional staff member in Orientation Programs. Growing up in Ventura County just south of Santa Barbara, he is very familiar with the opportunities and resources that are available both in and near the area. When he’s not in the office, you can usually find Chris relaxing at the beach, spending a day at Disneyland, or playing video games at home.