The School of Business and Public Administration at California State University, Bakersfield expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Javier Lozano, a long-time adjunct instructor for the Department of Public Policy and Administration who died on Nov. 12 at the age of 65.
"Javier will be missed by me and my colleagues in PPA. He was an engaging instructor," said Department Chair Dr. Chandra Commuri. "Students loved the wealth of private and public sector experience that he brought to his lectures. He was always friendly and accessible to our students."
“Javier was a great friend and champion for BPA, and he was a renowned and engaged instructor in the classroom.” said BPA Interim Dean Dr. Seung Bach. “He will be immensely missed.”
Traco Matthews, chief program officer for the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) and part-time lecturer at CSUB, shared his sentiments about Lozano’s passionate leadership and mentorship.
“From my personal experience, Javier was an incredible coach, mentor, advocate, strategist, leader, friend and agent of joy!" he said. "Everywhere he went, he brought a dazzling smile and unforgettable laughter that filled the entire room. His heart was even bigger than his laugh."
Matthews said Lozano served on multiple boards and charitable committees and always advocated for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
"I affectionately called him my 'Jedi master' because most of what I know about DEI came from him. And not just his words, which were always brilliant, but his actions!" he said. "Lozano mentored women and minorities long before it was popular. Sponsorship for people who needed equity was a given. He internationally advocated on my behalf so many times I can’t remember the number; this was long before sponsoring Black professionals was considered a “metric” of DEI success. He did it naturally, from the heart, because he genuinely cared about people who needed help the most. He will be missed immensely in our community."
Management and Marketing Lecturer Thomas See had the pleasure of working with Lozano through CSUB and the Kern County chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management.
“I have known, worked, and taught with Javier for more than thirty years. He was a gentle and kind family man that will be missed. I pray for his family’s healing,” he said.
Lozano served as a board member for the United Way of Kern County (UWKC) for fifteen years and recently served a second, non-consecutive term as chairperson.
“I served with Javier Lozano on the United Way board for years," Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Vernon Harper said. "He was a friend, and his warm welcoming demeanor was matched by a firm desire to serve our community. I can think of no other person more committed to service than Javier.”
UWKC launched a Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of Lozano. To donate, visit uwkern.charityproud.org/donate.
Lozano is survived by his wife, Lupe Celedon Lozano, and his children: daughter Michelle Lozano, son Antonio Miguel Lozano, daughter Leah Camarena, son Jimmy Gonzales, as well as fiancé Chelsea Bada, daughter-in-law Samantha Lozano and son-in-law Miguel Camarena. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Isaiah Juarez, Selena Fierro, Ethan Lozano, and Mila Camarena.
Services for Lozano will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road. The visitation will be held at 9 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m.
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