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Resource Centers Assistants

  • Alejandra Barajas

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    ERC Assistant
    Year: 3rd
    Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
    Major: Biology with a Spanish Studies Minor
    Hello! My name is Alejandra and I'm currently pursuing a Biology major with a pre-med track. I'm affiliated with Crown College and I enjoy playing volleyball, camping, and exploring new places. I'm excited to work for the ERC because it allows me to introduce and help fellow students with the resources and opportunities that can help them have an enriching college experience.

  • Dean Brown

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    ERC Assistant
    Year: 2nd
    Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    Major: Psychology
    Hello, my name is Dean and I’m currently working towards a BA in Psychology. When I’m not studying I spend my free time playing video games, drawing, or snuggling my cat Sailor. My favorite show is Sailor Moon, and my favorite video game is Pokémon! 

  • Michael Colbert

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    ERC Assistant
    Year: 3rd
    Pronouns: He/Him
    Major: Biochemistry
    Hello, I'm Michael Colbert. In my free time I like to draw, hang out with friends, or play video games. I wanted to work at the ERC for an opportunity to meet and assist fellow students and staff with the resources available on campus.

  • Nina Ulaganathan

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    ERC Assistant
    Year: 3rd
    Pronouns: She/Her
    Major: Cognitive Science
    Bio: Hi everyone! I’m Nina, and I’m really excited to be working here at the ERC. 

  • Ashai Moreno

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    ERC Assistant
    Year: 3rd
    Pronouns: He/Him/His
    Major: Astrophysics
    Hi my name is Ashai Moreno and I like to play soccer, watch anime, and sleep! I chose to work at the ERC that way I can familiarize myself with the resources offered at UCSC.

  • Yuyao Sun

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    RC Lead Media Outreach Intern
    Year: 4th
    Pronouns: He/Him/His
    Major: Film & Digital Media
    Having my first introduction to college be remote learning really pushed me to look for new opportunities in schools as early as possible! Working here allows me to create things that will reach many people and also keeps me aware of all the events related to important social/ethnic events that are undoubtedly relevant right now. I love to watch films, tv shows, draw, take photos, shoot videos, edit everything above... I'm basically the most frantically active nerd you'll ever see.

  • Samantha Vang

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    Lead ERC Assistant
    Year: 3rd
    Pronouns: She/Her
    Major: Psychology
    Hello! My name is Sam and I am a second year psych major affiliated with Rachel Carson College. I enjoy taking walks around campus and love crocheting small plushies (ask me about my Among Us plushies!). Working at the ERC in my first year has taught me about so many different resources/opportunities on campus and allowed me to be a part of a wonderful community. I hope to continue this work into the next school year and help others find a place to call home on this campus. 

  • Grace Yoo

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    ERC Assistant
    Year: 3rd
    Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    Majors: Psychology
    Email: gyoo3@ucsc.edu
    Hi! I'm Grace. I'm a 2nd year student at UCSC. I like to bake and watch netflix in my free time. I want to work at the ERC in order to learn about how UCSC welcomes BIPOC students and to meet new friends!