Andrés Sandoval
Year: 5th (Transfer Student)
Major: Feminist Studies & Politics, History of Consciousness Minor
Affiliations: Center for Archaeology and Sustainable Food Systems, Critical Race & Ethnic Studies Student Working Group, EOP, Oakes College, Smith Renaissance Society, S.T.A.R.S.
I am a first generation college student born and raised in San Diego, California, by a family from Guanajuato and Teotihuacán, México. Before transferring from community college to the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), I organized with communities around issues of popular education, environmental, housing, refugee and immigrant justice. I specifically worked with organizations against anti-queer and trans legislation, gender-based violence, environmental racism, as well as police and border patrol brutality. Here at UCSC, I’ve been involved with student and union organizing for three years, with hopes of getting more involved with the Amah Mutsun “Relearning Garden.” Feel welcome to approach me with any questions and/or concerns you may have as a student or community member.
Anny Ho
Carlos Gutiérrez
Year: 4th
Gender Pronoun: He/Him
Major: Critical Race & Ethnic Studies
Affiliations: EOP, College 8
I am a first gen, Mexican born, queer identified individual. I like to work for positive change in the communities which I've embraced and am hoping that I can continue to grow and develop my skill set at the ERCs.
Cristal González
Year: 4th
Gender Pronoun: She/Her
Major: Environmental Studies / Sociology
Affiliations: Student Alliance of North American Indians - Chair, Sustainability Office - Take Back the Tap Provost Sustainability Intern, Oakes College, Campus Sustainability Council Member, People of Color Sustainability Collective
I am a first generation student, indigenous oaxaqueña identified latina. I am passionate about promoting greater empowerment for communities of color. Working at the ERCs has allowed me to become a part of a supportive network and community focused on the success and retention of students of color.
Katiuska Pimentel Vargas
Year: 4th
Gender Pronoun: She/Her
Major: Legal Studies/Politics;
Affiliations: EOP, Oakes, EOP Undocumented services, SANAI (Student Alliance of North American Indians) and Disability Resource Center
I am a disabled, undocumented Peruvian identified Latina. I like to work at the ERC because I am passionate about retaining students of color in higher education, and believe that education is a tool to create positive change in our communities. After graduation, I plan on becoming an attorney that supports marginalized communities of color achieve justice.
Keyarea Jones
Year: 4th
Gender Pronoun: She/Her
Major: Human Biology
Affiliations: Stevenson College, External Outreach Chair for A/BSA
I am a first generation college student from Stockton, CA. Since coming to Santa Cruz, the Resource Centers have provided a safe space for people of color to come together to get support and build better communities on campus. After graduation, I plan to go to medical school to become a gynecologist.
Krishnee Shankar
Year: 2nd
Gender Pronoun: She/Her
Major: History
Affiliations: Stevenson
I am a Fijian Indian individual from Sacramento, CA. I want to one day help change the world, by becoming a civil rights attorney.
Year: 4thMajor: Mollecular, Cellular and Developmental BiologyAffiliations: Education Opportunity Programs, Crown CollegeI am a first generation college student born in Saigon, Vietnam and raised in San Francisco, California. The resource centers have helped me find a sense of belonging and purpose at the University and by becoming part of the student staff, I hope to help students feel the same.
Year: 4thGender Pronoun: He/HimMajor: Critical Race & Ethnic StudiesAffiliations: EOP, College 8I am a first gen, Mexican born, queer identified individual. I like to work for positive change in the communities which I've embraced and am hoping that I can continue to grow and develop my skill set at the ERCs.
Year: 4thGender Pronoun: She/HerMajor: Environmental Studies / SociologyAffiliations: Student Alliance of North American Indians - Chair, Sustainability Office - Take Back the Tap Provost Sustainability Intern, Oakes College, Campus Sustainability Council Member, People of Color Sustainability CollectiveI am a first generation student, indigenous oaxaqueña identified latina. I am passionate about promoting greater empowerment for communities of color. Working at the ERCs has allowed me to become a part of a supportive network and community focused on the success and retention of students of color.
Year: 4thGender Pronoun: She/HerMajor: Human BiologyAffiliations: Stevenson College, External Outreach Chair for A/BSAI am a first generation college student from Stockton, CA. Since coming to Santa Cruz, the Resource Centers have provided a safe space for people of color to come together to get support and build better communities on campus. After graduation, I plan to go to medical school to become a gynecologist.
Year: 2ndGender Pronoun: She/HerMajor: HistoryAffiliations: StevensonI am a Fijian Indian individual from Sacramento, CA. I want to one day help change the world, by becoming a civil rights attorney.