About the Student Ombudsman’s Office

Our Staff

Karla Ramirez-Ashurst
Student Ombudsman
[email protected]

Karla Ramirez-Ashurst serves as the Student Ombudsman at San Diego State University. For more than 20 years, she has been part of the Office of the Student Ombudsman beginning as a student assistant while completing her undergraduate degree at SDSU. Since then, she has remained dedicated to advancing the the mission and vision of the office.

Karla earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Postsecondary Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Student Affairs, both from San Diego State University. She has also trained with the National Conflict Resolution Center. 

Karla is passionate about supporting students and members of the university community who reach out to the Office of the Student Ombudsman. She finds great fulfillment in helping individuals navigate their concerns and being there to listen.