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Sandra Hernandez

Lead Student Coordinator

shernandezmartinez@ucmerced.edu

   Sandra Hernandez is a fourth-year History major with a Natural Science Education minor. 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 President for the cultural sorority, Kappa Delta Chi where she helps raise funds for the American Cancer Society. She also holds the position of Vice President in the Historical Society, a club on campus for students interested in history. She is also conducted research for one summer through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC). Sandra is excited to help students feel comfortable in the Monarch Center and to be a helpful hand. 

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Mariel Garcia

Student Coordinator

mgarcia492@ucmerced.edu

Mariel García is a fourth-year Management Business Economics major with a Political Science minor. She was born in East Los Angeles, California, in a mixed-status household and is an only child. She grew up in a predominantly Hispanic and Latinx neighborhood and first-handedly saw the struggles and worries her family members and neighbors would go through by 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 holds the position of Chancellor in Delta Sigma Pi, a professional co-ed fraternity. She also holds the position of President in the Professional Fraternity Council. As a student Coordinator, Mariel is excited to serve and build a relationship with the undocumented community on campus

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Holmi Calderon

Student Coordinator

hcalderon7@ucmerced.edu

Holmi Calderon is a fourth-year Public Health major. 

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Ingrid Garay

Student Coordinator

igaray2@ucmerced.edu

Ingrid Garay is a third-year Management Business & Economics major with a Spanish minor. 

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Adriana Martinez

Legal intern

amartinezdiaz2@ucmerced.edu

Adriana Martinez Diaz is a third-year Human Biology and Spanish major. She was born in Baja California, Mexico, but was raised in Fresno, California. She aspires to become a dentist and attend dental school soon. She hopes to give back to her community by providing dental care to low-income, Hispanic, and undocumented communities. She holds the Outreach position in the Public Health Society, a club on campus that is dedicated to Prevent, Promote, and Protect while exploring all aspects of Public Health. As the Legal Student Intern, she is eager to be a familiar face at the Monarch Center and to work with students and family members seeking immigration services from the Immigration Attorney.  

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