Graduate Assistant

AJ Howard (He/Him/His)

Grad Program: MA in Postsecondary Educational Leadership - Student Affairs
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

Fun fact: I have lived in 13 states.

Amari Jenkins

Grad Program: Masters in Public Health
Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA

Fun fact: My favorite color is yellow.

Peer Guidance Leaders

The Black Resource Center Peer Guidance Program is designed to aid the academic, social and cultural adjustment of incoming first year students to life at UC San Diego. Through peer mentoring, the goal of this program is the foster a network of support for culturally diverse historically underrepresented first year students. Peer Guidance Leaders (PGLs) serve as peer support personnel and serve as an extension of the Black Resource Center staff. Interested in being a Peer Guidance Leader? Check out the application!

Amara

Major: Eletrical Engineering
College: Revelle
Hometown: Chico, CA

Fun fact: I really struggle to snap.
Juju

Major: Physics with a minor in Computer Science
College: Sixth
Hometown: San Diego, CA

Fun fact: Half of my family is Panamanian, and they’re fluent in Spanish. I am not but I'm learning.
Precious

Major: Global Health
College: Marshall
Hometown: San Diego, CA

Fun fact: I acted in youth musicals for six years.
Lauren

Major: Global Health
College: Warren
Hometown: Chino Hills, CA

Fun fact: I am on the UCSD Track Team.
Jewel

Major: Literature and Writing
College: Marshall
Hometown: Chula Vista, CA

Fun fact: I collect Funko Pops.
Lani

Major: Communications
College: Sixth
Hometown: Long Beach (Lakewood), CA

Fun fact: I took four years of Japanese in high school but can barely speak it.

Student Success Educators

The Black Resource Center Student Success Educators are student scholars who assist in carrying out the mission and goals of the center. They are responsible for quarterly programming to promote community building, academic success, and a sense of belonging. Their presence is an integral piece of the center's day to day functioning and success. Interested in becoming an intern for next academic year? Check out the application!

Asha

Major: Political Science - Public Law and Business Economics
College: Seventh
Hometown: South Central Los Angeles, CA

Fun fact: I climbed a mountain to the top once! I plan on going skydiving during winter break.
Danielle

Major: Human Biology
College: Marshall
Hometown: Hayward, CA

Fun fact: I speak Mandarin and worked in a pathology lab over the summer
Desmond

Major: Music Technology and Marine Sciences
College: Marshall
Hometown: Inglewood, CA

Fun fact: I love the ocean even though I can't swim great!
Kaylin

Major: Political Sciences
College: Marshall
Hometown: Glendale, CA

Fun fact: I love to play guitar
Jasmine

Major: Cognitive Behaviorial Neurosciences
College: Revelle
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA

Fun fact: I love to crochet and cook!
Jaliyah

Major: Psychology and Ethnic Studies
College: Marshall
Hometown: San Diego, CA

Fun fact: I once got three tattoos at one time!
Saniya

Major: General Biology
College: Revelle
Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Fun fact: I love hiking and going on new adventures!