Meet The Team
Students know what students need best!
Our team is composed of all UCLA students and one non-student supervisor.
FULL TIME PROJECT COORDINATOR
Adriana Hernandez
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Math, Physics and Special Education
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister
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ELAS ACCESS COORDINATOR
Allyson Najera
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year: 4th
Major: Sociology and Public Affairs
Fun Fact: I’m on a mission looking for hearts everywhere
ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR
Andrea Perez
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year: 4th
Major: Neuroscience and Public Health
Fun Fact: I was born with straight hair & now my hair is super curly!
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Jocelyn Torres
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year: 3rd
Major: English and Education
Fun Fact: I visit my rancho in Mexico once a year!​
PEER ADVISING COORDINATOR
Idali Llamas
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year: 4th
Major: Psychobiology and Disability Studies
Fun Fact: I got a puppy this summer! His name is Rocky (Balboa)!
SKILL BUILDING COORDINATOR
Karen Vianney Garcia Barbosa
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year: 4th
Major: Psychology and Education
Fun Fact: Soy purépecha; nacida en Michoacán!
LYNWOOD SITE COORDINATOR
Ivan Vega
Pronouns: He/him/his
Year: 4th
Major: English and Linguistics
Fun Fact: I enjoy indoor gardening & a Lynwood High School Graduate.
KATELLA SITE COORDINATOR
Dany Garcia
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year: 4th
Major: Sociology and Film/Digital Media
Fun Fact: I love matcha! I have matcha at least once a day
ANIMO RALPH BUNCHE SITE COORDINATOR
Valeria Toscano
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year: 4th
Major: Physiological Science & Disability Studies
Fun Fact: I love to cook; my favorite food is street tacos!
SKILL BUILDER
Alyssa Shepherd-Vitela
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year: 1st
Major: Engineering and Applied Science
Fun Fact: I own/foster 20 cats & a Lynwood High School Graduate.
PEER ADVISOR
Alejandro Toro
Pronouns: He/him/his
Year: 2nd
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Fun Fact: I have a pet bunny, two cats, and three dogs & Katella High School Graduate.