Pearl Podgorniak (pronounced Pod-gor-ni-ak) is the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator for Cal Poly Humboldt’s Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and is the Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President of the ODEI and Campus Diversity Officer.

Pearl is an experienced administrative professional, client service professional, and entrepreneur with a history of adaptable executive and client support in matters of business, organization, and innovation. Always maintaining diplomacy in interpersonal and client relationships, she is a strong ambassador for accurately communicating the needs of individuals and groups in order to function in balance. 

Pearl enjoys performing dynamic work dedicated to serving the needs of her community, emphasizes compassionate communication and respect for the dynamic experiences of all people, and provides assistance wherever assistance can be provided.  

When not working, Pearl enjoys gardening, hiking, hunting agates, and making art with her young daughter.