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Kresge Programs Office

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (Our hours may vary, please check in with kresgcpc@ucsc.edu
Information: (831) 459-3925

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The role of the College Programs Office and the programming staff is to foster a sense of community for the students, staff and faculty of Kresge through educational and social programming. All Kresge affiliates are supported by the College Programs Office which is located in Kresge Building K, rooms 208 and 207. We are your link to Kresge Parliament, Orientation, Family Day, and our Kresge College Commencement.

Throughout the academic year, we will be providing a wide variety of activities. Additionally, the Programs Office works in partnership and co-sponsorship with student organizations and other campus units to bring exciting events to the Kresge Community. As a Kresge student, if you have an idea for a great community event, the Programs Office staff is always here to help you with planning and production.

The Program Office staff includes the College Programs Coordinator (CPC), Assistant College Programs Coordinator (ACPC), up to four student Programs Assistants (PA) and up to 10 student Orientation Welcome Leaders (OWL) who assist with fall Welcome Week, graduation and other large college activities.

On behalf of myself and the entire College Programming Staff, welcome to the Kresge Community! We hope to see you soon around Kresge.

Mike Yamauchi-Gleason
Senior Director, College Student Life

Meet the Programs Team

	María Dolores Castillo College Programs Coordinator Contact: (831) 459-4434, madocast@ucsc.edu Office: Programs Office Being a UCSC Alum (c/o 2022), I am grateful to have been able to work alongside students while having been a student myself and now a staff member. Students hold so much strength, love, passion, and creativity and it is something that will always keep motivating me! As the College Programs Coordinator, I oversee all the events hosted at Kresge College and supervise our wonderful Assistant College Programs Coordinator, incredibly talented Program Assistants, and our amazing Kresge Parliament. Our events are centered around community building, identity, social justice, and curiosity. In collaboration with other hard working college communities and campus organizations, we have been able to achieve successful events for our students. If you are interested in collaborating or have an event idea, do not hesitate to reach out to me! ❤️✨
	Ebony Beshears Assistant College Programs Coordinator Contact: (831) 459-3925, KresgeACPC@ucsc.edu Office: Programs Office As the Assistant College Programs Coordinator, and in partnership with the College Programs Coordinator, I work with students and staff to create opportunities for community engagement, relationship building, identity exploration, and to have fun! My goal is to create spaces where students can connect, belong, inspire, learn, and grow. Have an idea for an event or want to see more of an activity in the college? Visit the Programs Office to collaborate and share ideas. I am here for the students and want to honor their interests, passions, perspectives, and identities.
	Keith Tinoco Programs Assistant Hello ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶! I’m Keith (they/them/elle) and the cat pictured is moni . I’m a second year merrill affiliate studying Psychology, Education, and LALS! I'm from Mexicali, B.C, México, and some of my favorite hobbies are dancing, listening to music, and playing Fortnite :P! You might find me in the dance studio at east field, mchenry library, or inside the kresge programs office; if you see someone with bright pink hair….it might be me, feel free to say hi! I’m really hyped to be planning events for you all this year, and I hope everyone enjoys them!! Pronouns: they/them Year: Sophomore Majors: Psychology, Education, & LALS Hometown: Mexicali, Mexico Favorite hobby: dancing
	Mia Moore Programs Assistant Pronouns: she/her Year: Sophomore Majors: Environmental Studies & Sociology Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite food: Burritos
	Mateo Monteiro Programs Assistant Pronouns: he/him Year: Sophomore Major: Marine Biology Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite weather: snow
	Jason Stanton Lead Orientation Welcome Leader Pronouns: he/him Year: Junior Major: Biology Hometown: Washington, DC Favorite animal: Porcupine
	Charu Sharma Orientation Welcome Leader Pronouns: she/her Year: Sophomore Major: MCD Biology Hometown: San Jose, CA Favorite snack: chocolate chip cookies
	Hilary Vargas Garcia Orientation Welcome Leader Heyy everyone! I am Hilary (she/her/ella). I am a third-year double majoring in sociology and education. I am from Los Angeles! I love listening to music; my favorite artists include Frank Ocean, Kali Uchis, and Blood Orange. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors and especially love the beach, cooking, and watching horror movies! I’m super excited to plan and host events for you all! Pronouns: She/Her/Ella Year: 3rd year Major: Sociology & Education Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Fun Fact: I am an only child.
	Kye Farrell Orientation Welcome Leader Pronouns: he/him Year: Sophomore Major: Economic Hometown: Dublin, CA Favorite show: Star vs. The Forces of Evil
	Logan Keeler Orientation Welcome Leader Pronouns: he/him Year: Sophomore Major: Global and Community Health Hometown: Pleasant Hill, CA Favorite beverage: Red Bull
	Madi Enochs Orientation Welcome Leader Year: Sophomore Major: Sociology Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox
	Quin Ulrich Orientation Welcome Leader Pronouns: they/he Year: Sophomore Major: Art & EEB Hometown: Altadena, CA Favorite plant: Giant Sequoia