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Estella Acuña
Director
E-mail: estella.acuna@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-3822
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I was born in Florence, Arizona and raised in Indio, California. After high school I attended Riverside Community College and transferred to UC Riverside. I am the first in my family to go to college. I graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a B.A. in Chicano Studies. I joined the Chicano Student Programs staff in 1996 as a student assistant; I was later promoted to the Senior Clerk. One year later I returned and became the Cultural/Social programmer and in 2004 became Director.
I truly enjoy my job; it is absolutely my dream job. I enjoy working with the students, faculty and staff. My involvement, mentors and studies have influenced me to give back to the community and try to make a difference. I grew up in a single family household. My mom’s values, survival and love for her children have also influenced and impacted my life.
I have been collecting Chicano button/pins, books and music. I enjoy listening to music, especially oldies, going to concerts & car shows and spending time with family and friends! At the current time I am a Grey’s Anatomy Fan! Tune in to KUCR 88.3 FM on Friday Nights and you might hear a familiar voice.
I encourage all of you to stop by our office; I look forward to working with you. Adelante!
"The end of all education should surely be service to others."- César E. Chávez
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Elena Perez
Social & Cultural Programmer
Phone: (951) 827-3821
E-mail: elena.perez@ucr.edu
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I was born November 27, 1979 at the UC Irvine Medical Center. When I was about 4 my parents divorced and I came to live with my maternal Grandmother in Rubidoux. I began my education at Rustic Lane Elementary in Rubidoux. When I was about 11 my grandmother moved all of us (Grandma, Grandpa, 3 tias and 6 grandchildren) to Riverside where I attended Bryant Elementary, Central Middle School, graduating from John W. North in 1997.
I attended UC Riverside that fall, graduating in 2001 with a Bachelors of Arts in Chicano Studies. I joined Chicano Student Programs in November 2001 as a Senior Clerk and now hold the position of Social & Cultural Programmer.
I enjoy spending time with my son - Emiliano Andres, daughter – Iliana Marie, my husband - Jorge, and the rest of my extended familia. I also like to read novels by Chicano writers focused on our experiences.
“That which does not kill you only makes you that much stronger.” – Friedrich Neitzche
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John Valdez
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (951) 827-3821
E-mail: john.valdez@ucr.edu
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María Garcia
Student Assistant
Phone: (951) 827-3821
E-mail: dw_85@yahoo.com |
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4th year Liberal Studies Major with a Minor in Education and an Ethnic Studies Concentration. I am originally from Santa Ana and have worked in Chicano Student Programs for 4 years. I love working with Chicano Student Programs because I feel that I make a difference to our community after every event Chicano Student Programs presents. I also enjoy learning more about myself through the work I do with the office.
“At this moment we do not come to work for the university, but to demand that the university work for our people.” – Jose Vasconcelos |