Students

Hello Everyone, My name is Felicia Ma. I am a 4th-year student majoring in Management Business and Economics with a minor in Cognitive Science.  I am involved in Alpha Kappa Psi as their Master of Rituals. I was also the previous Professional Fraternity Council President overseeing 7 professional organizations. I enjoy painting, spending time with my friends, and playing sports in my free time. UC Merced is a place that gave me countless opportunities to grow professionally, personally, and socially. If you see me around campus feel free to say “HI!”. 

Hey! My name is Hannah Neira. I was born and raised in Bakersfield,CA. I am a third year psychology major with a minor in public health, but I am on the track to graduate a year early! On campus I am a member of a Panhellenic sorority, Delta Gamma, I currently hold the position of Vice President of Communications. I decided to attend UC Merced because it has many opportunities and I fell in love with the campus! If I am not studying or working, I like to watch Netflix, hangout with friends and family.

Hey everyone! My name is Cesar Esquivel, and I was born and raised in Delhi, CA. I am currently a second year student Majoring in Economics. I enjoy spending my free time with friends. In that free time, I enjoy video games, movies, and learning new things. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Students First Center (SFC). We are here for you!

Hello! My name is Lizette Montes-Martinez, and I'm a 3rd-year public health major with a minor in psychology, born and raised in Merced, CA. I’m passionate about making a positive impact, especially by helping students navigate their journey at  UC Merced. Whether it's offering advice or just being a listening ear, I love supporting others through this exciting chapter of life alongside my own. When I'm not focused on my studies, you can find me spending quality time with my family and friends, enjoying the moments that matter most.

Hello! My name is Daisy Rodriguez, I am from Fresno, California. I am a third-year student majoring in Management and Business Economics and Political Science. On campus, I'm involved in the Photography Club and the CAPE Center as a research assistant. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at the Students First Center!

Hello, my name is Diana Camargo and I'm a second-year majoring in Bioengineering. I've recently developed a passion for crocheting and enjoy listening to music on a daily basis, drawing and playing video games. I'm excited to be a part of the Student's First Center and look forward to assisting you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions and I hope to see you around!

Hi everyone! My name is Varsha Vinod, and I’m currently a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and playing table tennis. In the future, I plan to pursue a master’s degree and aim to build a career in cyberspace. I’m really excited to work with everyone at the Student's First Center. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by!

Hi, my name’s Isaac Sanchez and I’m a third year as a Management and Business Economics Major. I’m from San Diego, CA and plan to pursue a career in administration after graduating from UC Merced. I’m currently part of multiple organizations on campus, such as Delta Sigma Pi and La Familia, and my hobbies include guitar, biking, and cooking. Feel free to say hi if you see me!

Hello everyone! My name is Catalina Reynoso. I was born and raised in Oroville, CA. I am technically a third-year student majoring in Psychology, although I am graduating a year early. I am a member of the Panhellenic Sorority on campus, Delta Gamma. I serve as Delta Gamma's Vice-President of Programming, and I also volunteer for the Women and Children's Shelter in Merced. I am a first-generation student, and I decided to attend UC Merced because I wanted to be able to explore different parts of California without moving too far away from my mom.

Hey! My name is Leticia Jaral Alvarez and I was born and raised in San Jose, California but moved to Manteca, California a few years ago. I am currently a third-year student at UC Merced majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. My goal for the future is to become a software engineer or video game developer. In my free time I typically go to the gym, hang out with friends, listen to music, watch shows/movies, or play Sims. If you are interested in taking online courses offered by other UC campuses, feel free to reach out to UC Online.