I’m originally from Oakland, studied sociology and education at UC–Santa Cruz, and now live in San Jose.

Outside of being a college coach, I’m just your average 20-something finding her place in this ever-changing world. 

I love to dance! It’s my form of self-care and I’ve been doing it since middle school. I love to create pieces and perform at shows in the Bay Area. I’m so looking forward to dancing for an audience when the world opens back up again!

In high school, I was a part of programs like Beyond 12, and they had a huge impact on my success graduating college as a first-generation college student. 

Now I want to pay it forward and empower other first-gen students to recognize their greatness and succeed. Let’s get it!

Go to office hours! Even if you feel like you may ask “silly” questions, still go!

It’s less about the questions you ask and more about the relationship you can build with your professor.

I went to my professor’s office hours once a week for Calculus. Math wasn’t my strongest skill and I knew that. I wholeheartedly know my professor nudged my grade up because she saw how hard I worked.

Math doesnt come easy to me—but my persistance was A1. Going to office hours can make or break your grade.

This may be the first time in your life where people aren’t going to do things for you. You have to speak up and ask for it.

If you aren’t doing well in school and need help, go to office hours or sign up for tutoring.

If you need support paying for books, ask the EOP center for assistance on loaner books or possibly a voucher to pay for books.

Need money for food? Ask the student center to set you up for Cal Fresh (or your state’s equivalent).

Whether you use these services or not, you’re already paying for many things through your tuition and fees. Nine times out of ten, there are resources for you; you just have to ask.