Kailyn Burdine, Co-Chair
3rd Year, Critical Race & Ethnic Studies + Black Studies Minor (they/them)

My journey into the e² community began with my involvement in CADrc, which connected me with engaging education as a space for growth and change. After working as a SIO Coordinator for AATAT my sophomore year and being a part of the board, I began to involve myself more and more with student advocacy and campus change. This year, I continue the work I love of amplifying and empowering student voices and ideas, as one of the Co-Chairs. Within this role, I want to dedicate myself to being a mentor and creating spaces for people like me to thrive, engage in advocacy for fellow students, and to be true to themselves! I love spending my free time in nature, wether that's the beach, the forest, or my backyard back at home! I also have always had a creative side to me I love to express through writing, painting, and crafts!

Khalia Fitzhugh-Crenshaw, Office Manager
2nd Year, Applied Math (she/her)

Last year, I was the UMOJA lead retention coordinator and got to work with the ChUCK collective to provide underserved students with the resources and support they need to make it to graduation in the face of systemic inequities meant to make sure they never cross the graduation stage. 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. I like to read fiction books and I like to bake and watch comedy movies for fun.

Lauren Alvarez, Co-Office Manager
3rd Year, Psychology Major + Latin American and Latino Studies Minor (she/her)

I started volunteering for e² in my second year for SIO events. During these events, I began to learn about the work that e² does for students, and I knew I wanted to get involved with the cause in any way I could. As Office Manager, I help foster a welcoming and productive office space for the e² and campus community. I am excited to support my fellow students in uplifting and advocating for each other and using our voices to empower our communities. In my free time, I like to listen to music, draw, do nails, and shop. (*ᴗˬᴗ)ꕤ*.

Hannah Dinh, Student Technology Specialist
4th year, Computer Science (she/any)

I became involved with e² through the JUSTICE program during the summer before I transferred to UCSC and by joining CUSN core during my first year here. Through these programs, I found and became a part of a community people dedicated to empowering students and helping them access higher education. My responsibilities include providing tech support, helping create graphics for the center, and providing support with programming. As someone who enjoys exploring the ways technology can be used to uplift underrepresented communities, I look forward to learning and growing in this role with e². In my spare time, I like listening to music, making origami, and exploring new places and learning new things.

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 5th 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 MLB, hit me up!