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!
Meet our 2021-2022 Student Staff!
Lesley Osorio
she/her/ella
Wellness Programs Intern
4th Year, Public Health Sciences Major
Fun fact: I am obsessed with oats and have it for breakfast basically everyday.
Jenelle Monge
she/her/ella
Graphic Designer
4th Year, Business Information and Art Double Major
Fun fact: I LOVE Big Time Rush!
Fanny Perez
she/her/ella
DPF Fellow
2nd Year, Psychology Major
Fun fact: I love cooking and trying new foods.
Alejandra Garcia Ceja
she/her/ella
DPF Fellow
3rd year, Psychology Major | Sociology Minor
Fun fact: I love the Legend of Zelda series!
Arianna Villa
she/her/ella
Field Study Intern
5th Year, Sociology and Psychological Science Double Major
Fun fact: I love going to Disneyland, going hiking and being outdoors!
Andrea Morales
she/her/ella
Indigenous Community Programs Intern
4th year, International Studies Major
Fun fact: I've volunteered in Mexico with the Mexican embassy.
Anamarina Hernandez
she/her/ella
Arte y Cultura Intern
year, Major
Fun fact:
Alex Arellano
she/her/ella
Advanced Field Study Intern
5th year, Psychology and Criminology, Law and Society Double Major
Fun fact: I have lived in over 25 houses in 7 states.
Kimberly Moran
she/her/ella
Admin Intern | Volunteer Program Coordinator
3rd year, Psychology Major | Sociology Minor
Fun fact: I used to work at Dunkin Donuts.
Noéh Juarez
they/them
QTPOC Affairs Intern
3rd year transfer, Cultural Anthropology Major
Fun fact: I volunteer as a crisis hotline licensed first responder (specializing in housing displacement support for queer youth) and am attending UCI on a scholarship!
Josué Ruedas
Community Programs Intern
5th year, Political Science and Chicane/Latine Studies Double Major
Fun fact: Banda and Ska en Español are two of my favorite genres of music.
Isabella Leon
she/her/ella
Graduate Student Intern
1st year, Art History MA Program
Fun fact: My absolute favorite things are going to Disneyland and traveling. I've made it to the parks in Anaheim and Paris but hope to visit them all one day!
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