Director Veteran Services Center University of California, Irvine
Professional Experience
Director Veterans Resource Center California State University, Los Angeles
Senior Program and Research Manager Veterans Programs American Council on Education
Radio Operator and Maintainer HHC, 49th Quartermaster Group United States Army
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Higher Education and Organizational Change University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Arts (M.A.) Higher Education and Organizational Change University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Latin American and Latino Studies University of California, Santa Cruz
Simón Londoño, M.Ed.
Assistant Director Veteran Services Center University of California, Irvine
Professional Experience
Assistant Director Student Involvement & Leadership Saint Mary’s College of California
Advisor (Graduate Intern) Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement (SOLE) University of California, Los Angeles
Leadership Development Advisor (Graduate Intern) Office of Residential Life University of California, Los Angeles
Logistics Specialist and Supply Work-Center Supervisor Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One United States Navy
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Student Affairs in Higher Education University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Economics University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Student Staff
Garrett Murrieta
Affiliation: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Program: Criminology, Law & Society Professional Interests: Law enforcement, Psychology Past Time Activities: Movies, Paintball, Concerts, Beach Favorite Quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky, Michael Scott, Garrett Murrieta
Christy Oates
Affiliation: U.S. Navy Dependent Program: Political Science major, Chinese minor Professional Interests: Public service and law. Past Time Activities: Enjoys dancing ballet, salsa, and visiting comedy clubs regularly. Favorite Quote: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” - Angela Davis
James Wilson
Affiliation: U.S. Navy Veteran Program: Political Science
Matthew Duda
Affiliation: U.S. Navy Veteran
Program: Chemical Engineering
Professional Interests: Paleontology, Energy, and Clinical Research
Past Time Activities: Searching for fossil treasures, stargazing, gardening, and traditional archery.
Favorite Quote: "In the fields of observation, fortune favors only the prepared mind." - Louis Pasteur
Matthew Olitoquit
Affiliation: U.S. Navy Dependent Program: Informatics Professional Interests: I'm just trying to graduate first. Past Time Activities: Music, socializing with friends, reading, sleeping, video games, cooking, and vibing. Favorite Quote: "Why have two kids when you can have two corgis?"
Sarah Ahuett
Affiliation: U.S. Marine Corps Dependent Program: Pharmaceutical Sciences Professional Interests: Pharmacology Past Time Activities: Surfing, lacrosse, road trips, and Jamba Juice. Favorite Quote: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.”
Alana Solane
Affiliation: U.S. Air Force Dependent Program: Public Health Sciences Professional Interests: Physician's Assistant Past Time Activities: Cooking, going to the beach, playing with my dogs, and hanging out with friends! Favorite Quote: "You always gain by giving love." - Reese Witherspoon
Joseph Yecco
Affiliation:U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Program: Mathematics Professional Interests: Mathematical Logic and Mathematical Biology Past Time Activities: I enjoy backpacking, cooking, weightlifting, photography, and reading books. Favorite Quote: "Leaders make things happen."- Lt Col McClam
Claire Dimapilis
Affiliation: U.S. Navy Dependent
Program: Nursing Science
Professional Interests: Become a Registered Nurse.
Past Time Activities: Listening to music, singing, and watching TV.
Favorite Quote: “Less is more.”
Jira Yap
Affiliation: U.S. Navy Dependent Program: Psychological Sciences Professional Interests: Therapist or Graphic/UX Design Past Time Activities: Drawing, painting, writing, video games, and watching The Grand Tour. Favorite Quote: “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” ― Douglas Adams