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College Academic Advisor Liaisons

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    Roberto Mata| REVELLE COLLEGE

    Email: r2mata@ucsd.edu
  • Karla Kastner | JOHN MUIR COLLEGE

    Karla Kastner | JOHN MUIR COLLEGE

    Email: kkastner@ucsd.edu
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    Sierra Rios | THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE

    Email: s9rios@ucsd.edu
  • Amado Berrios | EARL WARREN COLLEGE

    Amado Berrios | EARL WARREN COLLEGE

    Email: aberrios@ucsd.edu  
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    Ivette Bautista| ELEANOR ROOSEVELT COLLEGE

    Email: ibautista@ucsd.edu 
  • Juan Figueroa, M.S. | SIXTH COLLEGE

    Juan Figueroa, M.S. | SIXTH COLLEGE

    Hometown: Norwalk, California
    College (BA, MA): Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiology and Masters in Organizational Leadership
    Favorite Spot at UCSD: Sun God Lawn
    Bucket list: Taking a cruise to explore different countries and cultures.  
    Advice to new students:  1. Don't be afraid to reach out or ask for help and 2. Don't forget to incorporate social and self care time. Your time at the University will fly by so make the most of your time at UCSD. 

    Email: jffigueroa@ucsd.edu

  • Gage Gamboa | SIXTH COLLEGE

    Gage Gamboa | SIXTH COLLEGE

    Hometown:  Oceanside, CA
    College (BA): UCSD, Muir College
    Favorite Spot at UCSD: Art of Espresso
    Bucket list:  Owning a few motorcycles one day.
    Advice to new students:  Give yourself grace during this period of change and growth.

    Email: g1gamboa@ucsd.edu 

  • Vanesa de Boer | SEVENTH COLLEGE

    Vanesa de Boer | SEVENTH COLLEGE

    Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
    College (BA):
    UC Riverside
    College (MA): University of Redlands
    Favorite spot at UCSD: 
    Walking along Ridgewalk
    Bucket List: 
    Traveling with my family to Spain & Indonesia
    Advice to new students: 
    Take this time to explore your interests! Seek opportunities to connect with the various communities at UC San Diego and reach out when you need support.

    I am currently a Senior Academic Advisor at Seventh College. Before my current position, I was an Academic Advisor for the School of Biological Sciences for many years. I enjoy helping students navigate their path while at UCSD and providing the resources that will assist them to be successful in their journey.

    Email: vdeboer@ucsd.edu 

  • Michael "Mike" Markulin | EIGHTH COLLEGE

    Michael "Mike" Markulin | EIGHTH COLLEGE

    Hometown: San Jose, CA
    College (BA):
    Political Science - Public Policy, UC San Diego
    College (MA): Leadership Studies, University of San Diego
    Favorite spot at UCSD:
    A walk around campus during the lunch hour
    Bucket List: 
    Retiring in Croatia! Idemo!
    Advice to new students:
    Sometimes all you need to do is focus on doing your best today, and tomorrow will take care of itself.

    Email:  mgmarkulin@ucsd.edu

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