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

Ka’Reil Marshall, Chair
Fourth year, Global and Community Health + Biology minor (she/her)

I am excited to be Co-chair/chair for the third year in a row and my final year at UCSC! As a co-chair/chair, I get to lead and work collaboratively with a diverse, determined, and intuitive group of students to take charge of our education and serve underrepresented communities throughout their journey to, and in, higher education. I'm grateful to take on this responsibility and connect with the student body even more! In my free time, I love playing volleyball, dancing, listening to music, watching movies, and reading.

Kalea Bantilan, Office Manager
Fourth year, Astrophysics + Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (she/her)

I've been involved with engaging education, since my second year, through my involvement with one of e²'s retention programs, CUSN. Last year I was able to serve as the CUSN CUIP and this year I will be one of the Office Managers. I'm very excited to continue working and interacting with the e² community for another year. Some of my hobbies include: reading, making photo albums + collages, and listening to music.

Jennifer Abrego Ruiz, Office Manager
Fifth year, Marine Biology (she/her/ella)

I was exposed to the work e2 does my H.S senior year through ORALE, one of the SIO programs. I officially became more involved through ChALE, one of our retention programs, and with SIO as a volunteer. This year I will be one of the office managers, I am really looking forward for being a part of this empowering space to keep uplifiting our communities and learning about the power of education. My hobbies include laughing, stargazing, and playing volleyball and soccer, and going to the beach and spontaneous adventures!

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

As e²'s GDIT, I am responsible for creating graphics and other visual media for its programs and events. I keep our community up to date through updating our website and social media. Additionally, I make sure each of our programs is represented as accurately as possible so our community understands their importance. In my free time, I enjoy creating art and attending concerts.

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!