Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Academic Achievement Counselor
How long have you been at Berkeley? 

I have been a professional staff member at UC Berkeley since July 2023, when I joined the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)(link is external) as an Academic Achievement Counselor. Beforehand, I started my academic journey at Berkeley in the Fall of 2017 as a freshman and graduated in the Summer of 2021 with a degree in Social Welfare and Chicano Studies. 

What do you love most about working here?

The part of my work that I love most is supporting students as they begin to recognize their own strengths and realize that they truly belong at Berkeley. Many of the students I work with are navigating complex systems as first-generation or low-income students, and being able to guide them through those challenges is incredibly meaningful to me. I also really enjoy working with my student staff team and supporting them in their academic and professional journeys while helping them build confidence, leadership, and workplace skills. Seeing both the students I advise and the students I supervise grow and succeed is what motivates me most in this work.

What’s your job?

As an EOP Intake Supervisor and Academic Achievement Counselor, I specialize in supporting first-generation, low-income, and historically marginalized students as they navigate their academic journey at UC Berkeley. I provide holistic, strengths-based advising that helps students understand university policies, develop academic plans, and connect with campus resources that support their success and well-being. In addition to direct counseling, I supervise and train student intake staff, ensuring our front-facing services remain welcoming, accurate, and responsive to student needs. I also help coordinate student-facing programs and improve intake operations by developing procedures and identifying ways to streamline services. Through this work, I aim to create supportive systems that help students feel confident, connected, and empowered in their Berkeley experience.

What’s a great day at work look like for you?

A great day for me would be being able to check in with our students, having time to chat with my colleagues, and grabbing some boba if possible!

Where’s your favorite place on campus?  

My favorite place on campus is the shade-covered space in front of the Alumni Association. That is the perfect place to take a walk!

Fun fact about me:

I am a soccer coach!