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Graduate Assistant

  • AJ Howard (he/him)

    AJ Howard (he/him)

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


    Fun fact: I have lived in 13 states.

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!

  • Alexya (she/her)

    Alexya (she/her)

    Major: Chemistry
    College: Sixth
    Hometown: Long Island, NY

    Fun fact:  I can do a backflip.

  • Jewel (she/her)

    Jewel (she/her)

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

    Fun fact:  I collect Funko Pops.

  • Lauren (she/her)

    Lauren (she/her)

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

    Fun fact: I am on the UC San Diego Track & Field Team

  • Logan (she/her)

    Logan (she/her)

    Major: Communication
    College: Marshall
    Hometown: San Diego, CA

    Fun fact: I am on the UC San Diego Track & Field Team

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!

  • Danielle (she/her)

    Danielle (she/her)

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

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

  • Desmond (he/him)

    Desmond (he/him)

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

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

  • Devin (he/him)

    Devin (he/him)

    Pronouns: He/Him

    Major: History
    College: Seventh
    Hometown: Los Angeles (North Hollywood)

    Fun fact: I love all things the ocean: swimming, body surfing, surfing, boogie boarding, sailing, etc...

  • Elani (she/her)

    Elani (she/her)

    Pronoun: She/Her

    Major: Communication, minoring in Ethnic Studies
    College: Sixth College
    Hometown: Long Beach, CA

    Fun fact: I have 3 tattoos, all of which are my interests!

  • Katie (she/her)

    Katie (she/her)

    Pronoun: She/Her

    Major: Media Industries
    College: Muir 
    Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

    Fun fact: Raised a goat and a rabbit named Rerun Travis Johnson and Buster Brown Johnson!

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    Makaila (she/her)

    Pronoun: She/Her

    Major: Molecular and Cell Biology
    College: Revelle
    Hometown: Rialto, CA

    Fun fact: My favorite artist is Leon Thomas!

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    Trinity (she/her)

    Pronoun: She/Her

    Major: Visual Arts - Studio & Minor Business
    College: Revelle
    Hometown: San Diego, CA

    Fun fact: A lot of people sai I give really good speeches and advice!