The Team
Student Advocates are passionate about education, community, advocacy, social justice, and equity. Student Advocates are assigned to a local Title I school or a local non-profit that supports a local Title I school. Their role is to assist the school with literacy and STREAM activities that promote higher learning. Advocates also work in the center and use their paid office hours as an opportunity to share service opportunities with other college students The team consists of motivated and engaged students, each with their particular reasons for becoming student advocates.
The Student Advocates
Marina Arellano
"Hi my name is Marina and I am currently a sociology major. I plan to transfer to
a four year university and we’ll go from there. A fun fact about me is I have a twin.
My favorite thing about volunteering and serving the community is being able to meet
other community oriented volunteers and being able to collectively make a difference
with these incredible people."
Jasslyn Bates
"I am a biology and Japanese major. In the future, I am aiming to transfer to a UC
school and then to medical school! Ine fun fact about me is I love to do film photography.
Lastly, my favorite thing about volunteering and serving your community is seeing
the smiles and joy that is being brought to those being helped."
Joshua Gershon
"I’m starting my third year at MiraCosta College and my major is Chemistry. I plan
to apply and transfer to a four year institution for my short to midterm academic
goals and potentially pursue graduate school in the far future. One fun fact about
me is that I was originally thinking about pursuing art before my interest in chemistry
sparked and I still do enjoy making art and playing music from time to time. My favorite
part about volunteering is knowing that my work doesn’t have to be self benefiting
and instead directly impacts the good of the community. That and also meeting lots
of cool and interesting people."
Anthony Heredia
"Hello everyone, my name is Anthony Heredia. I am majoring in Social Work and Human
Services. My goal is to graduate from MiraCosta College with my AA and transfer to
a 4 year university and continue my education. I was born in San Diego, California
and lived there for 11 years and then my family and I moved out all the way to New
Mexico. It was a culture shock for me because I went from living in one of the biggest
cities to one of the smallest towns in the world in my eyes. My graduating Senior
class was a total number of 30 students. I love to go snowboarding. Some other hobbies
or activities that I enjoy doing are drawing, hiking, traveling, trying new foods
and going to the gym. An interesting fact about me is that I am the oldest of 8 siblings.
So, I enjoy spending time with my family when I get the chance to go home. My favorite
thing about volunteering and serving my community is being able to make those connections
with individuals and make those bonds."
Maria Mireles-Osorio
"My major, at this time, is Liberal Arts. I enjoy assisting students, parents, and
staff. I feel a great satisfaction when I make someone feel welcome or feel that
they’re important. "
Parmis Sanaei
"I am majoring in Sociology and would like to transfer next year to pursue a degree
in Sociology & Minor in Global Health. In my free time, I love to make charcuterie
boards & host dinner parties! My favorite thing about volunteering is being able to
see the impact that our support has on the community, no matter how big or small."
Makhi Williams-Kent
"Hi Everyone, I’m Makhi Williams-Kent, I’m an English major with the side hustle of
wanting to be a upcoming musician. My academic goals is to transfer to a 4 year soon
and get my bachelors in English with a minor in music. My favorite thing about volunteering
is seeing the joy it brings to the community to see everyone connected and giving
back. It is always good to help your community thrive and be the best it can ever
be."
