Meet the Staff

The Office of Campus Life Transitions Team helps transition students into and through the university setting through Welcome Weekend and the Alpha program. Through these opportunities and more, the team encourages students in developing their God-given talents to help them gain a sense of belonging, develop holistically, persist to graduation, and find God’s calling in their lives.

• Alex Oh, MS

  Director of Campus Life

  Alex is the director of campus life in the Office of Campus Life. Alex graduated from UCSD with a BS in Management Science to pursue a career in business, but God had something else for him. His active involvement in student leadership roles at UCSD led him to pursue his master’s in college counseling and student development at Azusa Pacific University, and has served in the higher education field for the past 10 years. Alex spent a majority of his professional career in residence life as an assistant residence director, residence director, and associate director of residence life before beginning his current role in 2016. Alex is married to Hanna, and has two kids, Lucy and Luke. He enjoys good conversations over coffee, listening to music, and a good game of Settlers of Catan with friends.

• Sydney Schneider, MS

  Associate Director

  Sydney was born and raised in Sacramento, California. She earned a BS in Psychology from Biola University and most recently graduated from APU with an MS in College Counseling and Student Development. Sydney found her love for student affairs while serving as a resident advisor during her time as an undergraduate student, and deepened this passion while serving in campus life and student wellness during her graduate studies. Her free time is spent exploring the area with her husband, Kody, watching movies, drinking coffee, and finding new books to read.