Board of Directors

Representing our communities
to transform against injustices

Board of Directors (BoD)

The Board of Directors is composed of representatives from the Student-Initiated Outreach and Retention programs housed under e².

Board members are responsible for upholding the e² Mission and Vision of the center. In determining strategic goals, programming, and overall daily functions for the e² center, as well as its affiliate outreach and retention programs, Board is responsible for consistently ensuring that they are rooted in the e² Mission and Vision.

The members of Bod can comprise of e² staff (non-voting), SIO coordinators (yield and non-yield), ChUCK retention representatives, Student Committee on Committee (SCOC) representatives, and occasionally, the Vice-President of Diversity and Inclusion. BoD meets at minimum once a month for a minimum of 4 hours, from September to June. During the BoD meetings is when all of BoD come together to discuss proposals and other matters that affect our communities and the e² center.

Outreach

Ch.U.C.K. Retention Collective

e² staff

Elsie Vizcarra, Chair
Fourth year, Education, Democracy & Justice, Latin American & Latino Studies, Critical Race & Ethnic Studies (she/her/ella)

My journey with e² started in 2021, when I participated in the JUSTICE program. I continued to stay involved until I applied for the ChALE Lead retention coordinator position my third year. I got the opportunity to become apart of a community that is dedicated to empowering students of color to access higher education.This year, as chair I have the opportunity to lead and collaborate with a team of student leaders to create a supportive environment for students of color. Through programing and mentorship, I hope to be a resource for students! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends, listening to music and being outside! I love anything outdoors; hiking, camping and rock climbing. I am obsessed with coffee and am constantly trying to find new cafes to try out. ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡

Alyssa Vang, Office Manager
Fourth year, Psychology (she/her)

I've been involved with e² since my freshman year through CUSN and as a SIO volunteer. Last year, I was the CUSN lead retention coordinator and got to work with the ChUCK collective to promote retention for students of color. This year, I am excited to be a part of staff as one of the office managers; where I will be able to ensure a well-maintained center for our community to organize out of. As someone who has been in this space for quite a while, I hope to be a grounding presence and am excited to offer insight for future organizing. When I'm not working or student organizing, I like to watch anime and cook.

Keyla Garcia, Office Manager
Third year, Legal Studies + Psychology (she/her/ella)

My first experience with e² was being a participant in the JUSTICE program. Since then I have been involved with the retention program ChALE and volunteering with SIO. I am excited to continue my involvement with e² as an office manager and I look forward to helping students feel represented and empowered to create change. In my free time I enjoy going to the beach, listening to music, and reading.

Jazmine Noguera, Graphic Design & Information Technician
Fourth year, Film & Digital Media (she/her)

This is my third year being involved with e² as our GDIT/Student Technology Specialist. I became involved with e² through joining KAMP and CUSN my first year; and was able to find my community on campus through fellow AA/PI and other students of color through e²'s programming. I have grown so much while in this position and am grateful to be able to uplift communities of color through contributing my creative skills to e². In addition to creating graphics and visual media to showcase e²'s programs, I am responsible for providing tech support at our center. In my free time, I love to create digital art, design graphics, practice photography and film, learn K-Pop dances, and collect blind box figurines.

Jhordy Gongora, Program Organizer
Community studies & Latin American and Latino Studies, class of 2017 (he/him)

As a Program Organizer Jhordy advises and supports the e² community. Through the student agency model, he works in partnership with the e² community to maintain the functions and operations of the center. Some of his favorite pastimes include cooking, going on hikes, watching anime, and listening to hip-hop, jazz, and music in general.

Jeremiah Joson, Program Organizer
Sociology, class of 2023 (he/him)

This is my 4th year being involved with e², serving 2 years as a Retention and Outreach coordinator during my time in undergrad. As one of this year's Program Organizers, I will be responsible for supporting and advising our student leaders in the development of our Outreach Programs! I am very excited to continue working in e²! I have recently re-ignited my interest in playing sports video games, so if anyone wants to play NBA 2K, Madden, or FIFA, hit me up!