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Alexis Carmona

Alexis’s story is one of COMMUNITY. Using her personal experiences as a patient with various health care needs, Alexis is equipped with compassion and empathy to help others in need.
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Andrew Friedman

Taking on two majors and a minor, Andrew Friedman’s determination boldly shines through. Having access to resources and support at UC Riverside means Andrew can achieve whatever he puts his mind to.
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Ella Loyo

Ella’s story is one of MOBILITY. Raised by a single mother, Ella’s dedication to becoming an entrepreneur is admirable and showcases an ambitious mindset.
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Jazmine Morales Diego

Jazmine’s interest in environmental science is rooted in encouragement from a teacher who taught her how she could make positive change in the world. Her story is an inspiring example of TRANSFORMATION at UC Riverside.
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Lilian Hernandez

Lilian’s story is one of COMMUNITY. Inspired by her family, Lilian is studying to become a teacher in the Inland Empire and plans to give back to her community.
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Mabel Tan

Passionate about science from a young age, Mabel is studying biology on the pre-medical track at UC Riverside. Her experience with RISE, a summer research program, helped narrow down her career options. Mabel’s story is a great example of MOBILITY at UCR.
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Paula Omokhomion

Paula Omokhomion has a strong interest in how health and social protection policies drive global change. At UC Riverside, she is not only pursuing her master's in public policy but is making the most of her time as a Highlander by joining campus organizations.
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Rayhan Khan

As ASUCR CHASS senator and intern at the California State Assembly, Rayhan Khan is dedicated to giving back to the community and being involved on campus.
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Rebecca Jennings

Rebecca’s story is one of MOBILITY. As a first-generation student, her personal adversities have served as motivation to pursue a career in STEM.
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Shayla Nguyen

Shayla’s story is one of COMMUNITY. After facing adversities early on in life, her ambitions showcase an earnest sentiment towards paying it forward and making a positive difference in healthcare.
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Sheila Abdolmanafi

Sheila’s story is one of MOBILITY. Her determination to study at UCR as an international student displays resilience and passion to achieve her goal of working in healthcare.
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Valentina Moreno

After learning about strategies to combat linguistic discrimination in the classroom, Valentina Moreno decided to double major in education, society, and human development and public policy. At UC Riverside, she’s enriching her college experience by building connections in both fields.