"Hi everyone! My name is Diana Acosta (she/her/ella). I am a senior who transferred last year, and I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Chicanx Latinx Studies! I am hoping to become a college counselor either here at Cal or at my community college in order to help other first-gen students who are struggling to navigate the college system! A fun fact about myself is that I am a proud member of the Cal Band! I look forward to meeting you all and helping you out in any way!"
"Wassup EOP family, my name is Devan Cogshell, and I will be one of your Black Student Retention and Community Building PACS! I am a third-year student majoring in Psychology and Educational Sciences, striving to become a high school counselor serving in marginalized communities. Some fun facts about me: I am a football and R&B fanatic, my favorite NFL team being the New York Giants, and my favorite artist right now is Lucky Daye. I look forward to being a resource and supporting you all in any way possible!"
"Hi everyone! My name is Kelly Ko (she/her), and I'm a senior studying Environmental Economics and Policy with a minor in Global Studies. This is my third year as a PAC, and I've had the opportunity to work specifically within our Community Outreach department and Internship program. This semester, I will be a PAC lead, where I will oversee all our projects and work closely with professional staff. A little about me, I love to explore nature with my friends and cafe hop! I'm from the Bay Area, so feel free to ask me for recommendations on where to explore. I'm excited to...
"Hi everyone, my name is Miriam De La Cruz (she/her), and I'm a junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Data Science. I am excited to return and co-lead the IPAC project while working with the EOP community for another year. A little about me, I love spontaneous activities with family and friends, going to the movie theaters, and exploring nature. I am thrilled to meet everyone this semester!"
“Hi everyone! My name is Yvette Hernandez (she/her), and I will be one of your Peer Academic Counselors this academic school year. I am a senior double-majoring in English and Film, so feel free to come chat about books or movies! When I finish my degree, I hope to go to grad school and continue to pursue film. I’m very excited to be working with the EOP community and am looking forward to helping you all in any way possible. And a fun fact about myself that I like to tell everyone is that I have a Dachshund puppy named Schnitzel!”
Post-grad, I am hoping to either work in higher education or social media management/audience engagement. Fun Fact: When I was a 7th grader, I was blessed with the opportunity to meet Sylvia Mendez. It was truly an inspiring moment!
"My name is Charles McCoy (he/him). I’m a first-generation student passionate about mentorship and giving back to others. In my role as a Peer Academic Counselor, I focus on walking alongside students through their challenges and celebrating their successes. My future goal is to become a community college counselor so I can provide the same support I once received to students who are often underserved, and I’m excited to keep growing in this work as a Peer Advisor."
"Hi everyone! My name is Kimberly Mejia (She/her/ella). I am a first-generation college student and a transfer student. I’m a senior majoring in Psychology. I spent many years in Guatemala, and now I live in the Bay Area. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and I love connecting with students in both languages! One of my greatest passions is helping underrepresented students achieve their educational goals by offering academic and emotional support. After graduation, I hope to work in a role that allows me to continue supporting students, whether in counseling or student...
“Hi everyone! My name is Myriam Tellez Ramirez (she/her/ella), and I am in my last year at UC Berkeley studying both Psychology & Legal Studies! I am from Guanajuato, Mexico, with family currently residing in the Southern Central Valley. I am thrilled to enter my second year as a Peer Academic Counselor, with a focus on the Internship (iPAC) Project. I am passionate about helping advocate for my community and am so excited to prepare for the following cohort. Feel welcome to come to my drop-in hours for everything and anything!”
"Hello everyone! My name is Demetrius Ramirez, and I serve as the R2R Pac for this school year! I am so happy to be able to give back to the EOP community and learn ways to assist you. I am currently a third-year student studying Data Science. In my spare time, you can usually find me with the Cal Band. I am so excited to work with you all this semester!"
