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Professional Development Support

 

Dr. Maria Ramirez Loyola

Aspiring Career Specialist

Dr. Maria Ramirez Loyola helps undocumented students, foster youth, and formerly incarcerated/system impacted students in topics like resumes, job search, professional opportunities, and so much more!

She completed her B.A. in psychology at UC Riverside and her Ph.D. in health psychology at UC Merced. Dr. Ramirez Loyola’s research focused on understanding the association between resilience factors and the health and well-being of young adults in the face of adversity. Dr. Ramirez Loyola is very passionate about helping to create more inclusive and welcoming environments for all and looks forward to leveraging her diverse lived experiences, training, and skills to help facilitate the success of at-promise students.  

She would also like to encourage students to identify things that bring them joy and remember that sometimes all it takes is a little creative thinking—and another person to listen—to help you make progress toward your goals/dreams. 

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 Hannah Escobar

UROC Equity Advisor 

Hannah Escobar helps undocumented students, foster youth, and formerly incarcerated/system impacted students in applying for research opportunities in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) and other places.  

She received her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from CSU Stanislaus and her Master’s in Higher Education focused on Communication Management from Grand Canyon University. She is a dedicated higher education professional from Brooklyn, New York, passionate about student success, mentorship, and community engagement. She is committed to creating inclusive learning environments. Driven to help first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students thrive, she actively fosters equitable educational opportunities

When she's not at work, you can find her gaming or watching anime, which reflect her appreciation for diverse narratives. 

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