2017 M.Ed. Student Affairs Cohort University of Utah Educational Leadership & Policy (as submitted)

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1 2017 M.Ed. Student Affairs Cohort University of Utah Educational Leadership & Policy (as submitted) Introducing Bio Photo Ernesto Arvizu Bastidas Emilia Ata ata Hello Everyone, I am Ernesto Arvizu Bastidas but you can call me Ernie. I recently graduated with my Bachelor degree in Communication: Public Relations with a minor in Gender Sexuality Studies from California State University, San Bernardino. While at Cal State San Bernardino, I was involve in many clubs and organizations ranging from Student Affairs Scholars, Rotaract Club, SAIL, Resident Assistant and Student Orientation Coordinator to being a member of Delta Chi Fraternity has let me to the U. If I am not in meetings or working I love to watch Netflix, travel around the world, hiking to new places. My name is Emilia Ata'ata. I am first-generation college graduate. I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and have spent most of my life in Rose Park. I received my B.S. in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Utah. During my undergrad, I was heavily involved in social justice student organizations and served as a student leader within these groups. My undergrad experience also includes serving my communities by providing accessible resources and being a tutor/femtor to first generation lowincome high school students through the Trio Programs at the University of Utah. My interests include music/dancing, food, advocating for my communities, and being a femtor to other first generation students navigating education.

2 Diana Bahena Coronel My name is Diana Bahena. I was born in Morelos, Mexico but raised in San Diego, California. I graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish and a minor in Counseling and Social Change. While at SDSU, I was a NASPA Undergraduate Fellow and worked in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) assisting programs that support underrepresented students. My own experience as a firstgeneration-latina-immigrant and having worked in EOP led to my passion towards Student Affairs. My mission is to increase college access and retention for first-generation students. I enjoy spending time with family/friends, the beach, and hiking. Brooke Bakker Brooke Bakker is originally from Stansbury Park, Utah. She attended Southern Utah University, where she earned her Bachelor s degree in Sociology. While attending SUU, Brooke was an Orientation Leader, played NCAA Division I volleyball, and served as a student mentor. After graduation she worked for SUU's orientation department and currently works at Utah Valley University as an Internship Coordinator. In addition to her love of student affairs, she enjoys coaching volleyball, wake-surfing, and drinking Dr.Pepper. Leslie Cepeda Echeverria Leslie Cepeda was born and raised in Colombia. She graduated in May 2015 from the University of Utah with her BA in Anthropology Health Emphasis and a minor in Human Biology. As undergrad, she was a LEAP Peer Advisor, VP for NSLS, Lead Presidential Ambassador, CHCI intern for U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, BEACON mentor, and RMCOEH research assistant. Currently, she is part of the Utah College Advising Corps helping high school students like her who come from low-income, first generation, and diverse backgrounds to have college access. Leslie is excited to be part of ELP and hopes to follow her passion of college access and retention of underrepresented populations in higher education. Leslie loves dancing, singing, traveling, mentoring, and learning about different cultures.

3 Christopher (Cody) Clements Hello All! My name is Cody Clements. I am an extrovert who earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology and Theology at Saint Vincent College. I love to travel in non-traditional ways. One of my proudest achievements was successfully riding a motor-rickshaw across the entirety of India to raise money for charity. When not studying you can find me playing Ultimate Frisbee, Spikeball, Disc Golf, hiking, or anything else that involves getting a sunburn. I also love karaoke and board games. If I make it to my birthday I will complete 25 years as a vegetarian Marcos Garcia Marcos J. Garcia B.S. - Biology Minors - Chemistry, Psychology Graduated from: Utah State University Throughout my undergrad, I became heavily involved with service projects, and was appointed various leadership positions. As I became aware of other students hardships, and what they go through to make a better life for themselves, I decided I was much more passionate about helping students meet their dreams than the life sciences. I am now pursuing a career that will allow me to help students find their passions and meet their goals. Hopefully, I will do my part in eradicating the educational gap for minorities in the process. Maricela Hernandez B.S. Sociology and Gender Studies University of Utah Maricela Hernandez Raised and born in Rose Park, Salt Lake City, Utah. Maricela loves camping, traveling, and spontaneous moments. Maricela participated as a NUFP Fellow, part of NASPA s Undergraduate Fellowship Program. Through the NUFP Fellow Program, Maricela was able to see how other departments work at the University of Utah to create programming and other vital services for students to provided support for student success. Maricela s areas of interest are retention, policy making, and financial aid.

4 Whitney Hills My name is Whitney Hills. I grew up in West Jordan, Utah. In 2013, I graduated from the University of Utah with degrees in both Art History and Gender Studies. Upon graduation, I realized I was not ready to leave campus and immediately started working in the Chemistry Department at the University of Utah. This is where I recognized that I wanted to pursue a career in Higher Education. In my spare time, you can find me playing with my five-year-old son, reading, listening to podcasts and binge watching television shows. Diamond Jackson Hello! My name is Diamond Jackson and I am a graduate of Texas A&M Corpus Christi. (Not the big A&M but we have a way better view!) I'm originally from Copperas Cove, a small Texas town. My long term goal is to become a Dean of Students for a University because I am very passionate about solving problems for students especially problems with marginalized, underrepresented and first year students. I am a huge horror fan and love writing horror stories to share! I'm in love with Bill Nye and I'm scared of caterpillars! Aichatou (Aicha) Konte As-salamu Alaykum. My name is Aicha (eyesha) Konte (cone-tay), a native of Senegal, West Africa. I graduated from the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) with a Bachelor s Degree in Communication. During my undergraduate journey at UMSL, I was involved with the Housing Department. My roles ranged from Senior Community Advisor, Senior Office Assistant, and Treasurer for RHA. I was also a University Ambassador, an Army ROTC Cadet, Secretary of the Associated Black Collegians, writer for the UMSL Current Newspaper and etc. Presently I work for the University of Utah Housing and Residential Education Department as the Assignments & Occupancy Coordinator. The above involvements at UMSL added fire to my fueling interest in Higher Education. My passions include being a gourmand, a humanitarian, travelling, reading, and exploring various social justice issues.

5 Sydney Magana Sydney Magana grew up in Mountain View, CA. She received her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a Leadership Studies minor from the University of Utah. Sydney worked with the Student Success & Empowerment Initiative (SSEI) for majority of her undergrad experience, serving as Intern and Lead Outreach Ambassador. Through her work with SSEI, she discovered her passion for pursing a career in higher education and more specifically, for college student retention and success. As a student leader, Sydney also served as a BlockU Peer Mentor, an Ambassador for the College of Social and Behavioral Science and Vice President of the National Society of Leadership and Success. She has been a part of NASPA s Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) for two years and works closely with the Associate VP of Student Affairs as NUFP Coordinator. In her free time, she enjoys Pinterest-ing and completing DIY crafts/home décor projects, spending quality time with family and friends, traveling and being outdoors. Savannah Manwill I am a born and raised Salt Lake City native and a proud University of Utah alum, where I graduated with degrees in Linguistics and International Studies. Upon graduation, I worked as a College Access Advisor with the Utah College Advising Corps before transitioning into my current role as an Academic Program Manager in the Office of Student Services in the College of Nursing. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, throwing pottery, cooking and eating (mostly) healthy food, maintaining a regular yoga and meditation habit, and spending as much time in the Utah outdoors as my schedule allows." Madeline Marshall Madeline Marshall grew up in Murray, Utah and graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science in Family, Consumer Science, and Human Development in Maddie worked in elementary education for two years as a Program Coordinator before becoming an Academic Advisor at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy. She is excited to be joining the 2017 M. Ed. Student Affairs Cohort. Maddie s favorite activities include trying new foods, running, hiking, and spending time with her two year old daughter.

6 Alexander Martenies I am Alexander Martenies. I graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I was a resident assistant for three wonderful years, working for two different staffs in that time. I also served the Ball State University community as a Peer Victims Advocate, responding to campus situations involving different forms of sexual violence. The three most likely activities you'll see me doing in my free time is playing basketball, video games, or watching movies/tv shows about superheroes. Hope you have a great day! Crysta Mobbs Hello, my name is Crysta Mobbs (pronouns: she/her/hers). I just graduate from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan with a Bachelor s of Science in Human Resource Management under the School of Business Administration. Most of my work in student affairs has been in housing. I was a Resident Assistant for three years, a Conference Assistant for one summer, and the Human Resource Intern for one year. Outside of housing I have work for Disabilities Support Services as a consultant for students on the autism spectrum. I enjoy hiking, camping, playing beach volleyball, playing with dogs, and volunteering.

7 Mikaela (Mika) Mokofisi Mikaela graduated from the University of Utah as a first generation college student, receiving her bachelor s degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Strategic Communication (Public Relations). Her time at the University of Utah and involvement within programs such as the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) and the Utah College Advising Corps (UCAC) has helped Mikaela develop and hone a passion in efforts to advance representation of historically underrepresented students, faculty, and administrators in higher education and educational policy areas. She seeks to transform higher education by increasing college access, retention and completion amongst first generation and low income students and students from underserved/marginalized communities. Mikaela currently serves as an Advisor within the First-Year Experience department at Salt Lake Community College helping to develop new students institutional navigational skills, as well as working to advance the quality of student learning. She is thrilled to be joining the 2017 ELP cohort to better develop professionally as a student affairs practitioner and continue to advance this important work in positive education reform. Mikaela loves Utah football, coffee and traveling to Hawaii. Bethany Runsten My name is Bethany Runsten, and I was born and raised near Sacramento, California, and graduated from University of the Pacific where I received a B.A. in Global Studies with a Minor in Economics. Throughout my time at UOP I had the pleasure of studying abroad in South Korea, participating all four years in LGBT student organizations as both a member and in various executive board positions, and serving as a Resident Assistant for two years and an Education Abroad Student Assistant for one year. In my free time, I love to sing to my favorite music, do pilates, and watch YouTube reaction videos. I'm excited to be a part of the 2017 M.Ed. Student Affairs cohort!

8 Andrea Salcedo My name is Andrea Salcedo. I graduated from Weber State University in Ogden, UT with a B.S. in Psychology & Family Studies. As an undergrad, I was involved with student leadership and the Center for Multicultural Excellence serving as a Student Senator and a Peer Mentor, as well as participated in the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows program. My passion for Student Affairs developed from my experiences as a first generation student and opportunities to advocate for student issues. I am interested in supporting the growth and development of students through advocacy and a willingness to challenge them. Israel Corrales Santana My name is Israel Corrales Santana and I was raised in Rosa Park, UT. I enjoy athletics, music, and spoken word. I am a first generation Chicano graduate from the University of Utah. I have a huge passion for social justice education and creativity. This passion was created by working with a program on the westside of Salt Lake City called Mestizo Arts and Activism. I was able to work with high school youth in creating research projects that would create awareness on social issues in Salt Lake City. Through the ELP program I hope to grow this passion and learn tools and resources that will make me a supportive advocate in education. Jaron Smith Hi I m Jaron Smith. I m from Hooper, UT and earned my undergraduate degree in Health Promotion and Education from Utah State University. During my time at USU I worked in a student services office for 4 years and have decided to continue my education in Student Affairs. After graduating with my bachelor s degree I worked in international development in Fiji and El Salvador and then returned to higher education working in the University of Utah Registrar s Office. I am currently the Supervisor of the Registration and Records division. I love exploring new places and am always searching for amazing new foods to try.

9 Joseph Witzke Hailing from the Great Lakes State, I earned my bachelor s degree from Central Michigan University, where I studied history and French. My undergraduate experience, specifically as a McNair Scholar, is in large part what has inspired me to pursue a graduate degree in student affairs. After graduation, I had the wonderful opportunity to live and work in France, where I taught English to elementary students. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and camping with my wife, mountain biking, playing piano, reading fantasy novels, and most recently, baking. Jose Morales Diaz Hello! My name is Jose Morales Diaz. Born in Mexico City, I was raised in Salt Lake City since the age of 5. I received my B.A. in Communication from the University of Utah. I developed an interest working in higher education/student affairs after working as a peer mentor at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). I was a NUFP Fellow, both at SLCC and the U, and currently a member of the National Society of Leadership & Success. My interest include transfer student experiences, first-year experience, program development, college outreach and access programs, critical race theory, transnationalism/binational education, mentorship, and educational equity for Latina(o) students.