2022-23 Pister Scholars

Diana Hernandez

Transfer College: Hartnell
UCSC College Affiliation: Kresge
Major: Literature BA

Fun Fact: I decided to commit to three majors: Literature/Psychology/ Latin and America and Latine Studies and also to pursue graduate school. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. KEEP MOVING FORWARD.

Rozlyn MacDermott

Transfer College: Foothill College
UCSC College Affiliation: Stevenson
Major: Stevenson College Individual BA

Fun Facts: In general ... Most cultures have three or more recognized gender categories; only having two is unusual. Regarding myself ... I ran away to join the circus for a few months just after I turned 18.

Victoria Magallon

Transfer College: Cabrillo College
UCSC College Affiliation: John R. Lewis
Major: Psychology BA

Fun Fact: I enjoy traveling and learning about new cultures and foods.

Hannah Mayfield

Transfer College: Skyline College
UCSC College Affiliation: John R. Lewis
Major: Biology BS

Fun Fact: One of my favorite Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Whenever I feel overwhelmed by schoolwork, I refer to this verse and it always brings me peace.

Marissa McGuire

Transfer College: DeAnza College
UCSC College Affiliation: Nine
Major: Psychology BA

Fun Fact: I love the great outdoors!

Alondra Orozco Contreras

Transfer College: San Jose City College
UCSC College Affiliation: John R. Lewis
Major: Legal Studies BA

Fun Fact: I have 25 tattoos!

Yesenia Puga

Transfer College: College of San Mateo
UCSC College Affiliation: Porter
Major: Computer Engineering BS

Fun Fact: I'm a part-time Muay Thai fighter

Monica Rodriguez-Vazquez

Transfer College: Monterey Peninsula College
UCSC College Affiliation: Kresge
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology BS

Aileen Romero

Transfer College: Gavilan College
UCSC College Affiliation: Merrill
Major: Anthropology BA

Fun Fact: One fun fact about me is that I like to binge watch series within a day

Jackie Sanchez

Transfer College: Mission College
UCSC College Affiliation: Crown
Major: Computer Science Computer Game Design BS

Fun Fact:  I have a GIANT collection of Holo Taco Nail polish, and every collector's box of the brand!

Cara Turner

Transfer College: Evergreen Valley College
UCSC College Affiliation: Oakes
Major: Education, Democracy, and Justice BA

Fun Fact: My kindergarten students love calling me Ms.Carebear because they heard it was my nickname!