Cookie Garrett

Background

About Cookie Garrett

Dr. Cookie Garrett's collegiate educational journey begin at Valdosta State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Counseling minoring in African American Studies. Dr. Garrett then went on to obtain a Master of Education degree with an emphasis in Educational Counseling. Currently she is a Doctoral Candidate at San Francisco State University in the Educational Leadership program. As a graduate student at VSU she served as a Resident Hall Director for University housing which was her introduction to the field of Student Affairs. Upon the confirmation of her Master of Education degree Dr. Garrett went on to become a Senior Resident Hall Coordinator at Eastern Kentucky University. During her time at EKU Dr. Garrett supervised five living learning communities, was trained and became proficient in using the M.A.P. Works assessment program, and instructed an elective course. Dr. Garrett then ventured on to become a Student Affairs Coordinator at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University were she worked as a Coordinator of Student Affairs for six years. Dr. Garrett transitioned to Sonoma State University where she served in REACH (Housing)for four years, including the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. Once Dr. Garrett transition to Cal State East Bay she progressed quickly from the Sankofa Scholars Program Engagement Coordinator, to the Black Student Success Center Coordinator, and now she serves as the Director for the DISRAC. As a passionate Student Affair profession Dr. Cookie Garrett strives to impact and transform the lives of the young adults that she encounters. She desires to help ensure the academic advancement, personal progression, and success of as many students as possible.