MUIR - Key Persons
Hello! My name is Anush and I'm UCSD Alum from the Class of 2022! When I was a student, I worked in residential life for 3 years and was involved in my college's student council! I'm excited to use my experience to contribute to the Muir College community as a Program Assistant this year. In my free time, I like to venture outside of La Jolla and explore everything that San Diego has to offer! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!
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- Student Staff Member
- Student Affairs Intern - Leadership and Transfer Programs
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- Assistant Dean of Academic Advising
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- Student Staff Member
- Social Media Intern / Student Life
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- Residential Life Staff Member
- Assistant Director of Residence Life
- Assistant Director of Residential Life
- Residential Life / Residential Life Staff
Daniel has been working in higher education for over 6 years and has a passion for student development and success. Daniel believes in helping actualize the potential within the future movers and shakers of the world. He was born in Los Angeles, California, migrated north to Fresno, California and has made San Diego County his home for almost 4 years where he enjoys the abundance of sunshine and farmers markets.
A graduate of Fresno City College, California State University, Fresno and University of the Pacific, Daniel is a product of the education system in the San Joaquin Valley. In 2017, he won the prestigious University of the Pacific 2017 Latino Graduate Student of the Year award. In 2020, he was awarded Advisor of the Year at Cal State San Marcos.
When he is not working on behalf of the college student, he can be found drinking an unhealthy amount of coffee and listening to podcasts about Professional Wrestling, Comic Books, or anything produced by NPR.
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- Student Staff Member
- Student Affairs Intern - Student Organization and College Committee Consultant and Front Desk Management
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- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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- Dean of Academic Advising
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- Director
- Writing Staff Member
- Director of Muir Writing Program
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- Assistant Director
- Writing Staff Member
- Assistant Direcor of Muir Writing Program
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- Residential Life Staff Member
- Associate Dean of Student
- Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Residence Life
- Ed.D, Director of Residence Life
Hola I am Dra. Sonia Rosado, Associate Dean of Student Affairs/Director of Residence Life at UC San Diego. I have been in the field of Student Affairs for over 20 years working in areas such as Residence Life, Student Outreach, Recruitment, Training and Development, Community Organizing, Student Activities, Social Justice, and the First-Gen Experience. I am the founder and advisor of the LGBTQIA+ Living Learning Community at Muir College. I train the Muir community on equity, diversity, and inclusion. I promote the use of inclusive language and understanding of LGBTQIA+, racial/ethnic and multicultural identities. On my spare time, I enjoy learning and mentoring others. Originally from the Los Angeles area, I graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Sociology. I attended Indiana University-Bloomington, where I graduated with an M.S. in Higher Education and Student Affairs and received my Doctorate (Joint Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from the University of California-San Diego and California State University-San Marcos. My publications include (2011 dissertation) titled Browning the Rainbow: The Academic Persistence and Multiple Identities of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Latino/a Students and (2015 article) titled Learning Applied Critical Leadership from Cultural Center Staff and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Latino/a Students in Applied Critical Leadership in Higher Education. My hobbies include bullet journaling, reading non-fiction books, playing board games, visiting various coffee shops, and traveling to tropical places.
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- Student Staff Member
- Student Affairs Intern - Student Activities
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- Writing Staff Member
- Program Representative
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- Student Staff Member
- Student Affairs Intern - Student Activities
Greetings, Muirons! My name is Jason Thibodeaux, and I serve as your Dean of Student Affairs. That means that I work with this great team of people at Muir College to support your educational environment during your time at UC San Diego. I grew up in Houston, Texas, and I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin where I received a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Education in Educational Psychology. I also attended the University of Southern California and received a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership. My dissertation research was on compassion fatigue in student employees, and supporting your health and wellbeing is very important to me.
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- Director of Middle
- Director of the Middle
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- Coordinator of Student Activities
Hi, everyone! My name is Kaylee Howard and I'm super excited to jump into this role of Coordinator of Student Activities at Muir College to serve you all! I have a traditional event-planning and marketing background and I've worked in the following departments, Residential Life, Student Government, Center for Student Involvement, Office of Admissions, and the Black Resource Center. Additionally, I recently graduated with my M.Ed. in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs at the University of Southern California. I am also a UCSD and Muir alum, as I graduated 2021 from UC San Diego with my B.A. in Communication and Sociology, with a concentration in Culture and Communication.
Hi! My name is Luzia Ceballos Mendoza and I will be serving as the Orientation Coordinator for the 2023-2024 incoming Muirons. I am Muir-Grown and have participated in Muir orgs such as Muir Volunteer Program and Muir Art Club. I have also worked for Muir Student Affairs as a Student Activities Intern and for ResLife as a House Advisor. I have recently graduated with a B.S. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology and am excited to continue being a part of the Muir Community.
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- Student Affairs Case Manager
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- Residential Life Staff Member
- Assistant Director of Residence Life
Hello! My name is Michael Vallejo and I am currently serving as the Assistant Director of Residence Life for John Muir College. I am a Muir College alum who graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry in 2018. After graduation, I joined Teach For America where I spent 2 years teaching high school chemistry in the South Bronx. During my time in New York I also earned my Masters in the Art of Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. I enjoy traveling, being outdoors, and of course the beach. I love working with students and helping them find success. I hope to make you feel at home in Muir and welcome you to our little family.
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- Student Care & Accountability Specialist
- Student Care and Acountability Specialist
Hey there! My name is Nayeli Perez Gonzalez, and I am thrilled to be the Student Care & Accountability Specialist for John Muir College. Growing up in the beautiful Central Valley of California, I've always had a passion for supporting student and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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- Executive Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs
Raymond is a San Diego native and is a big fan of food and adventure. Ask him about great places to visit for amazing eats and breathtaking views.
You can find Raymond at the front desk in the Office of Student Affairs, where he supports the Dean of Student Affairs. Stop by or give Raymond a call if you have any questions about Muir College or getting involved! When not working, Raymond enjoys speculating wildly about the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse, recreating his favorite restaurant dishes, being buried in a good book, or hiking up a mountain just because it's there.
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- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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- Student Staff Member
- Graphic Design Intern
Job Titles:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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- Student Staff Member
- Student Affairs Intern - First - Gen and EDI Programming