Mana Leadership Team
Koliniusi “Coach Keli” Ross-Ma’u
Counselor/Co-coordinator
krossmau@miracosta.edu
Keli was born and raised in Oceanside, CA, and attended Oceanside schools. He went
to college at Trinity College in Connecticut, receiving a BA in Music. In 2017, he
completed an MA in Education: Counseling at San Diego State. At a core and foundational
level, Keli believes in the power of community. He is involved with many aspects of
Mana and brings a welcoming and inclusive spirit to any and all spaces he has worked
to create and/or takes part in. At MiraCosta, he was part of the team that launched
MiraCosta’s Mana program. Currently, he serves as the Mana counselor as well as the
head rugby coach at MiraCosta.
Dr. Jade Hidle
Mana English Instructor/Co-coordinator
jhidle@miracosta.edu
Dannia Saldivar
Mana Student Liaison
dsaldivar@miracosta.edu
Cindy Arce
Program Manager, Academic Success & Equity (ASE) Programs
carace@miracosta.edu
Gabby Lupola
Student Equity Coordinator, Academic Success & Equity (ASE) Programs
glupola@miracosta.edu
Mana Mentoring Families
- AIGA - Family
- VUVALE - Family
- KAINGA - Extended Family
- 'OFA - Love
- WHANAU - Family
- MALOSI - Strength
- 'OHANA - Family
- GUIAYA - To Love
- ALOFA - Love
For more information on these services and programs contact:
Keli Ross-Ma'u
he/him
Counselor/Co-coordinator, Mana Program
Oceanside Campus
krossmau@miracosta.edu
760.208.1784 x6900
Dr. Jade Hidle
Mana English Instructor/Co-coordinator
jhidle@miracosta.edu
The Mana Program is a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.208.1784 x6900.
