Staff

 

Fina Espino

DREAMer Resource Office Assistant Director

 

Hello! I'm Fina, short for Josefina, and I've been a part of the DRO since 2019. Prior to my current role, I worked with the U.S. Immigration Policy Center at UCSD and the UndocuResearch Team. Additionally, I am proud to be an alumna of CSUSM. As the Assistant Director of the DREAMer Resource Office, my primary goal is to serve as your advocate. I am committed to ensuring that every student has the resources and support necessary to achieve their academic goals. Your success is my priority, so please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to assist you in any way I can on your academic journey.

Nayelie Ortiz

DREAMer Resource Office Peer Mentor

Hello, my name is Nayelie Ortiz and I use she/her/ella pronouns. I am first generation student majoring in sociology with an emphasis on child,youth,and family. As a member of the DRO (DREAMer Resource Office) team I hope to support and be an ally to the undocumented students. Higher education is important, and I look forward to providing resources and assisting students to reach their goals in their higher education.

Juan Sanchez

DREAMer Resource Office Peer Mentor

Hello, my name is Juan Sanchez. My pronouns are he/him I am an environmental studies major. I'm excited to be able to help students in any way I can. I look forward to meeting everyone and assisting in whichever way possible.

Noeli Garcia

DREAMer Resource Office Peer Mentor

Hi, I'm Noeli Garcia (she/her). As a first-generation college student, I'm excited to be starting my freshman year majoring in Computer Information Systems (CIS). I love to take photos, spend time with friends at the beach, hike, and occasional rock climbing. I joined DRO to support students who face challenges in their college journey, aiming to make their experience as smooth as possible, especially for those who are undocumented or first-generation. My goal is to help create a community that feels open and safe to everyone that we come in contact with

 

Dalia Mariano

DREAMer Resource Office Ambassador

Hi everyone, my name is Dalia Mariano. My pronouns are hers/her/ella. I am a first-generation student in my second-year majoring in Criminology. To pursue my career in entrepreneurship I joined the Dreamers Resource Office because I wanted to involve myself in an organization where I felt I belonged. I grew up not being too comfortable and now I feel so confident and proud of my culture. Working with the DRO my goal is to make all undocu and mixed status students feel very comfortable to show their roots and not fear about it. Show them all the necessary resources and make them feel there welcomed everywhere and anywhere they are.

Alexandra Villareal Melgar 

DREAMer Resource Office Ambassador

Hello, my name is Alexandra Villarreal Melgar. I use She/Her pronouns. I am a fourth year here at Cal State San Marcos and majoring in Social Science. I’m a first generation student so being able to help out and provide different resources to our fellow students with similar backgrounds as mine is very important to me. Mainly because I was in their exact same shoes and having the ability to make their journey a little easier for any student is my main priority. 

Yareth Garcia

DREAMer Resource Office Ambassador

Hello, my name is Yareth Garcia. My pronouns are He/Him/His. I'm a first-generation student majoring in Business with an emphasis on Management Information Systems. As a volunteer of the CSUSM DREAMer Resource Office (DRO), my goal is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where students can find the resources and guidance they need to thrive both academically and personally. I believe in the power of community and strive to make a positive impact by helping students navigate the challenges they face, ensuring they have access to the opportunities that will help them succeed. I’m dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and advocating for the needs of our diverse student population.

Jose Vivanco Villasenor

DREAMer Resource Office Ambassador

I’m Jose Vivanco and I am the first in my family to go to any sort of college. My pronouns are He/Him/His. I love cats. I have a calico named Ruby, she is 1 year old and a half. I used to have a Bunny but had to give him to a new home. I am a Business major with an idea of Accounting as the emphasis. I want to use my B.A to open up my own Real Estate brokerage and eventually get into investing into companies. I am looking forward to help others with any questions they may have regarding DRO. What I hope to learn or takeaway is how to be more social without worrying what others may think of me.

Lorna Martinez 

DREAMer Resource Office Ambassador

Hello, my name is Lorna Martinez and I am a volunteer at the dream resource center. I am a first-gen latina student majoring in psychology and excited to be part of the dream resource center. My favorite things to do in my free time is read, watch shows, and spend time with friends and family. I joined DRO because I want to students on campus to feel safe and encouraged towards their higher educational goals, especially those who I dentify as undocumented or first-generation students.

Edwin Piedras

DREAMer Resource Office Ambassador

Hello, my name is Edwin Piedras Mejia and my pronouns are he/him. I am currently a fourth year student majoring in Software Engineering. I choose to be part of the dreamers resource office team to guide and help undocumented students with any resources available to the best of my abilities. My goal is to make sure that anyone that comes to the DRO feels welcomed and in a safe environment. I am grateful to have this opportunity to not only help students but to also enjoy the experience of having a team and working together to achieve team and student goals.