Our Team

Our staff and student interns at SEID are committed to empower students from diverse backgrounds through collaboration, cultural humility, unity and inclusion. Get to know our exemplary team!
SEID Staff
Kimberly Edwards

Director of SEID
Email: kimberly.edwards@biola.edu
Phone: (562) 944-0351 ext. 3238
Kimberly joins the Biola community all the way from East St. Louis, Illinois after working at the University of Texas at Dallas for six years as the Director of Undergraduate Success Scholars. Her goal is to rally a campus community around student success for all students, while making sure to serve populations that may be marginalized and underrepresented on Biola's campus to provide holistic services and support.
Carla Logie

Assistant Director of SEID and FirstGen Programs
Email: carla.logie@biola.edu
Phone: (562) 944-0351 ext. 3236
Carla is a daughter of immigrants and FirstGen graduate from Biola with a bachelor's degree in intercultural studies and a master's degree in social entrepreneurship from USC. Through her educational journey, she learned the challenges and joys that come with navigating college as a first-generation student. Now, she is committed to equipping you and all students with the necessary tools and support to thrive at Biola and beyond!
Roman Collins

Gospel Choir Director
Email: roman.collins@biola.edu
Phone: (562) 903-4788
Roman Collins is a former Top 12 contestant on American Idol Season 22, who gained national recognition for his powerful voice and heartfelt performances. He currently serves as the Gospel Choir Director at Biola, where he inspires students with his passion for Gospel music and worship. Through his leadership, Collins continues to influence the next generation of worshippers to know that they are created by the Creator to be creative!
SEID Student Interns
Revan Calvin
SEID Administrative Assistant Intern
Email: seid@biola.edu
Kevin Bachez
SEID Marketing Intern
Email: seid@biola.edu
Heidi Cristobal
FirstGen Program Intern
Email: firstgen@biola.edu
Gabrielle Cruz
FirstGen Community Intern
Email: firstgen@biola.edu
Georgia Phipps
LEAD Scholar Intern
Email: leadscholars@biola.edu
Faith Ising
Imago Dei Mosaic Collective Intern
Email: mosaic.collective@biola.edu
Luke Walche
Imago Dei Mosaic Collective Intern
Email: mosaic.collective@biola.edu
Sammy Chen
APIDA Mosaic Collective Intern
Email: mosaic.collective@biola.edu
Leilani Pasillas
APIDA Mosaic Collective Intern
Email: mosaic.collective@biola.edu
Isaiah Swasey
African/African American Mosaic Collective Intern
Email: mosaic.collective@biola.edu
Nathan Fenta
African/African American Mosaic Collective Intern
Email: mosaic.collective@biola.edu
Genesis Mendez
Hispanic Mosaic Collective Intern
Email: mosaic.collective@biola.edu
Harmony Ismerio
Biola Gospel Choir Intern
Email: gospelchoir@biola.edu