Executive Board 2023-2024
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
President
Diana Palacios (She/Her/Ella)
Hometown: Northeast Los Angeles
Undergraduate: Glendale Community College | California State University Northridge
Identities: First-generation Latina
Hobbies: Plant shopping, crossword puzzles, camping, watching Marvel & Harry Potter movies with a side of hot chocolate on rainy days!
Fun Fact: Every time I visit Disneyland, I bring a mug home as a souvenir.
Vice President of Administrative Affairs
Jose Bermejo (He/Him/His)
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
Undergraduate: Fullerton College | California Sate University Fullerton
Identities: First-Generation Student, First-Generation Professional, Chicano/Mexican-American, Low-income, Commuter, Man of Color.
Hobbies: Gardening, Trail hiking, spending time with friends, karaoke, resting by the beach, exploring new areas for food and scenary.
Fun Fact: I never learned how to swim, but I keep trying every year to see if I will get better (I don't)
Director of Finance
Thania Cabral (She/Her/Hers)
Hometown: Reseda , CA
Undergraduate Institution(s): University of California, Santa Barbara
Identities: First generation, Latina, Commuter student
Fun Fact: Hiking, Running, Going to Dodger games, Going to local coffee-shops, and Listening to podcast
Hobbies: I ran my first marathon in 2022!
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Co-Director of Internal Affairs
Emalie Mendoza (She/Her/Hers)
Hometown: Burbank, CA
Undergraduate Institution(s): University of California, Irvine (zot, zot!)
Identities: First generation, Eldest daughter, Latina
Hobbies: Trying new foods, listening to crime-junkie, watching Marvel movies, and traveling
Fun Fact: Although I love trying new foods, I am the worst cook.
Co-Director of Internal Affairs
Jin Kim (She/Her/Hers)
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Undergraduate Institution(s): University of California, San Diego
Identities: International Student
Hobbies: , Cooking, Power-Napping, Going to the theater, Watching Movies, and Trying new food.
Fun Fact: I am a major foodie- tell me your location and cravings, and I will easily reply with a list of recommendations.
Co-Director of External Affairs
Keily Molina (She/Her/Hers)
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown)
Undergraduate Institution(s): University of California, Santa Barbara
Identities: First Generation, Low Income, Latina, Oldest Sibling, and Commuter
Hobbies: Running, Working Out, Hanging out with friends.
Fun Fact: I ran the LA marathon for three years.
Co-Director of External Affairs
Brenda Covarrubias (She/Her/Ella)
Hometown: Farmersville, CA
Undergraduate Institution(s): College of the Sequoias | Loyola Marymount University
Identities: Latina, Mexican-American, First Generation, Catholic
Hobbies: Horseback riding, running, kickboxing, trying new food, road trips, attend sporting events, and dancing at Jaripeo baile / Picolandia
Fun Fact: I'm a Disney/Marvel/Star Wars fanatic!
Director of Alumni Relations
Raymond Hernandez (He/Him/His)
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Undergraduate Institution(s): California Sate University Long Beach
Identities: First Generation, Latino, Mexican American, Commuter, Military family.
Hobbies: Soccer, gaming, working out, and going to the beach.
Fun Fact: I like to surf!
Director of Professional Development
Brenda Morales (She/Her/Hers)
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution(s): University of Southern California
Identities: First-generation, Latina, oldest sibling
Hobbies: Coffee-lover, Dining, Cooking, going to the beach.
Fun Fact: I love TV medical dramas!
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First Year Representative
Gladys Bautista (She/Her/Ella)
Hometown: Huntington Park, CA
Undergraduate Institution(s): East Los Angeles College | California State University, Long Beach
Identities: Indigenous woman and first-generation scholar
Hobbies: Boxing, Gardening, Jigsaw puzzles of 1,000 pieces or more.
Fun Fact: I hiked Yosemite National Park's Half Dome.
First Year Representative
Alex Lozano (He/Him/His)
Hometown: San Gabriel, CA
Undergraduate Institution(s): East Los Angeles College | California State University, Long Beach
Identities: Mexican-American, First-Generation Professional, Low-Income, Commuter, Man of Color
Hobbies: Basketball, poetry, and hiking
Fun Fact: I'm a lifelong Lakers fan!