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Sandra Hernandez

Lead Student Coordinator

shernandezmartinez@ucmerced.edu

   Sandra Hernandez is a third-year student studying history and education. She was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and was raised in Los Angeles. She hopes to become a high school history teacher and encourage low-income and undocumented to pursue higher education. Her goal is to provide a support system for her students. Sandra holds the position of Vice President for the multicultural sorority, Kappa Delta Chi where she helps awareness for the American Cancer Society. She is excited to be surrounded by people with similar backgrounds and to hear inspiring stories.

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Mariel Garcia

Student Coordinator

mgarcia492@ucmerced.edu

Mariel García is a third-year Management Business Economics major. She was born in East Los Angeles, California, in mixed-status household and is an only child. Growing up in a predominantly Hispanic and Latinx neighborhood she first-handedly saw the struggles and worries her family members and neighbors would go through for being undocumented. At an early age their worries became her own. She withholds a strong passion to help others around her in any way possible and in the near future give back to her community. She is currently active and involved with other clubs on campus such as Kairos, CKI, and HSA, and is Vice President of Scholarships and Awards in Delta Sigma Pi. As Student Coordinator, Mariel is excited to serve and build a relationship with the undocumented community on campus

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Gabriella Rodriguez

Student Coordinator

grodriguez87@ucmerced.edu

Gabriella Rodriguez is a fourth-year Sociology major with a minor in Anthropology. She is from Los Angeles, California, and is a first-generation student as well as the eldest in her family. Her aspiration is to become an urban planner, creating inclusive environments for all communities, despite one's socioeconomic status. Growing up in a mixed-status family, she witnessed the challenges undocumented individuals face firsthand. As a Student Coordinator, Gabriella is thrilled to support and advocate for undocumented individuals' personal and academic development. Her dedication stems from a strong desire to help them overcome obstacles and thrive within the academic setting.

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Briana Rubio

Student Coordinator

brubio5@ucmerced.edu

Briana Rubio is a third-year Psychology student with a minor in Public Health. Some of the things she enjoys is making art, making memories with friends, and shopping. One of her goals is to help low-income students and families. 

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Michelle Thomas

Student Coordinator

michellethomas@ucmerced.edu

Michelle Thomas is a first-year Political Science student. She wants to be an immigration attorney and help underepresented communities. 

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Adriana Martinez

Legal intern

amartinezdiaz2@ucmerced.edu

Adriana Martinez is a second-year Biology student. 

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