Our Staff
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Shelly Grabe, Provost sgrabe@ucsc.edu, she/her/hers Shelly seeks to enrich the academic experience for all Rachel Carson College students. She works closely with the Senior Director to integrate the academic with the social, cultural, and residential programs in the college. She also oversees the Carson core course. |
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Vacant, Senior Director for College Student Life (831) 459-5015, myg@ucsc.edu, he/him/his The Senior Director is responsible for the Student Life Programs at Rachel Carson College. They work closely with the Academic, Program, and Residential Life teams. They serve as an advocate and support person for members of the Rachel Carson Community. |
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Mari Ortiz-McGuire, Associate Director for College Student Life (831) 459-2796, mcmcguir@ucsc.edu, she/her/hers Mari is responsible for the residential and housing programs at Rachel Carson College. She works closely with the Residential Life team, intervenes on community issues, and is available for appointments and drop-in visits from students and staff. |
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Erica Little, Assistant Director of Residential Education (831) 459-5224, eslittle@ucsc.edu, she/her/hers Erica assists the residential and housing programs at Rachel Carson College. She works closely with the Residential Life team and intervenes on community issues. |
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Amy Vincent, Assistant to the Senior Director (831) 459-2922, asvincen@ucsc.edu, (she/her/they/them) Amy is responsible for providing administrative support to the Senior Director and assists with a wide range of activities within student life at Rachel Carson College. |
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Shraddha Waghela, College Academic Manager (831) 459-2033, swaghela@ucsc.edu Shraddha serves as the project manager of the Provost office. She serves as a bridge between students and faculty who teach the Rachel Carson Core courses as well as the Rachel Carson enhancement courses. See her for questions about independent studies, permission codes and student project funding.
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Danny Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Colleges Advising, Oakes & Rachel Carson Colleges (831) 459-3059, carsonadvising@ucsc.edu He/Him/His The Assistant Director of Colleges Advising is responsible for providing leadership and direction for academic advising at the college, for supervision and development of college advisors, and for supporting the college and the provost. They develop and implement an advising curriculum that supports the Undergraduate Academic Advising Mission. Lastly, the Assistant Director of Colleges Advising collaborates with others critical to student success to advocate for and/or develop programs, procedures, or resources that benefit students in more than one college. |
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Diana Sarabia Briseno, Academic Advisor (831) 459-2025, carsonadvising@ucsc.edu, She/Her/Hers Diana assists students in making informed decisions about their academic study plans. See her for assistance in choosing classes and appropriate course loads, maintaining good academic standing, and integrating majors and minors into an overall academic plan. |
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EOP STEM Counselor EOP counselors work as specialists in identifying barriers to academic success and developing action plans in partnership with students to ensuring continued enrollment and degree completion. EOP counselors take a holistic approach and engage in academic and non-academic issues including (social, financial, cultural, family, sense of belonging, personal support and navigating university resources). |
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Open, College Assistant (831) 459-2361 The College Assistant provides information and support to the college community as well as supervising the mailroom. |
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Stephanie Rudd, College Programs Coordinator (CPC) (831) 459-4902, sgrudd@ucsc.edu, she/her/hers Stephanie manages all social, cultural, and educational college programs and events, including graduation and orientation. She also works with the academic staff and Core Course to promote academic success and advises the Rachel Carson College Council. |
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Open, Student Life Assistant (831) 459-4279, The Student Life Assistant manages the use of facilities for programs and events at Rachel Carson College. They also work to support the College Programs Coordinator with events and programming that take place throughout the year. |
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Addereley Dannley-Bearden, Housing Coordinator (831) 459-3335, adannley@ucsc.edu, she/her/hers Addereley offers administrative housing support to Rachel Carson College residents, coordinates housing logistics, and offers assistance to the CREs. |
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Stef , Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) (831) 459-3397, stlucero@ucsc.edu, she/they Stef helps to supervise the overall residential life programs and staff. They are also available for consultation about matters relative to students needs and concerns in the residential environment, including student behavior and conduct. |
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Clarissa Molina, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) (831) 459-5547, clamolin@ucsc.edu, she/her/hers Clarissa helps to supervise the overall residential life programs and staff. She is also available for consultation about matters relative to students needs and concerns in the residential environment, including student behavior and conduct. |
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Monica Baker, Cross College Academic Advisor monicabaker@ucsc.edu, she/her Monica assists students in making informed decisions about their academic study plans across campus. See her for assistance in choosing classes and appropriate course loads, maintaining good academic standing, and integrating majors and minors into an overall academic plan. |
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Open, Counseling Psychologist The Counseling Psychologist offers counseling services and consultation as a staff member of the UCSC Counseling and Psychological Services. |
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Open, Budget Analyst (831) 459-4565, @ucsc.edu The Budget Analyst manages all the financial transactions of the college. |
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Carol Mikols, Community Safety Officer (831) 459-2100 |
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Admin Quiring, Supervisor, Community Safety Officer (831) 459-2100 |
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Jerry Soper, Community Safety Officer (831) 459-2100 |
