Professional Staff
Adeli Duron
(She/Ella)
DIRECTOR
aduron@uci.edu | (949) 824-8045
Adelí Durón serves as the Inaugural Director of the Latinx Resource Center since Fall of 2019. She is developing the key components of the center and will oversee the center and staffing once it opens in Fall 2020. She has been implementing innovative programs in 2020 to serve the needs of students as the framework for the center comes together. She currently serves on the UCI Latinx Thriving Workgroup, serves as the co-chair for the Latino Excellence and Achievement Dinner and the co-chair for the Chicano/Latino Staff Association. adelí has served on the UCI campus for almost fifteen years most notably as the founding director of the Veteran Services Center from 2012-2019. adelí attended UCI studying Chicano/Latino Studies & Psychology & Social Behavior.
Victoria Rocha
(She/Her/Hers)
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Vrocha@uci.edu
Victoria Rocha graduated from UC Irvine in June majoring in Education Sciences and Psychological Sciences. While at UCI, She was involved in the Student Parent Orientation Program, the Student Alumni Association, and worked at the registrar's office as well. During her undergraduate experience, she found her passion for working with students and specifically with the role of mentorship. She is excited to be part of this team and grateful to be working with amazing student leaders on campus. A fun fact about her is that she studied abroad in Rome, Italy, in the Summer of 2018 for six weeks!
Student Staff
Luis Henriquez
DPF Fellow
3rd year, Chemical Engineering Major
Bucket list: Travel across Europe
Favorite activity: Going to amusement parks, with the current situation, hiking.
Paola Maravilla
Graphic Designer
4th year, Environmental Science and Policy Major
Bucket list: Travel to different Disneyland theme parks around the world.
Favorite activity: Being outdoors such as going to the beach or hiking.
Fanny Perez
DPF Fellow
1st year, Anthropology Major (switching to Biological Sciences)
Bucket list: Travel to Spain
Favorite activity: I like to bake.
Diana Castaneda
Welness Programs Intern
4th year, Public Health Science Major
Bucket list: Visit Cabo
Favorite activity: Reading books.
Natalie Aguilar
Arte and Cultura Intern
4th year, Political Science and International Studies Major
Bucket list: Write a book.
Favorite activity: Growing fruits and vegetables in my backyard and tie dying my clothes.
Yanaisa Lopez
Admin Intern | Volunteer Program Coordinator
2nd year, Criminology, Law, and Society Major
Bucket list: Travel to Europe
Favorite activity: Creating spotify playlists
Brenda Roque
Field Study Intern | Mentor Program Coordinator
4th year, Criminology Law & Society, Psychological and Social Behavior Major
Bucket list:
Favorite activity:
Marisabel Perez
Community Programs Intern
4th year, Political Science, Social Policy & Public Service Major
Bucket list: Write a book.
Favorite activity: Creating playlists.
Manuel Teran
QTPOC Affairs Intern
4th year, Criminology Law & Society, Psychological Sciences Major
Bucket list: Visit New York.
Favorite activity: Listening to Podcasts.
Litzi Yerendi Soto
Field Study Intern
4th year, Criminology Law & Society Major | Psychological Science Minor
Bucket list: Commit 3 years to Jiu Jiutsu!
Favorite activities: Working out and watercolor painting.
Emma Montoya
Field Study Intern
4th year, Education Sciences, Social Policy & Public Service Major
Bucket list: A weekend trip with friends after COVID.
Favorite activities: Skate and make jewelry.
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