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Marissa is a SoCal baby - born and raised in El Centro, California. From a young age, she knew she wanted to follow in her mothers footsteps and work as an educator. If you had asked Marissa in her early twenties, she would have confidently told you she was going to be a High School US History teacher. Plans quickly changed when she found her passion in higher education/student involvement. For the last 7 years, Marissa lived in Las Vegas, Nevada - working primarily in campus activities and campus life development. She is enthusiastic to join the Seattle University team and work closely with SGSU, GSC and leadership programming. Marissa is a huge student first advocate and looks forward to building connections with the students of Seattle U.

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I was born in Manila, Philippines and raised near the 105 & 710 freeways in Los Angeles. I am a proud immigrant mother  of a 12 year-old and proud of my student identities as a transfer, commuter, and adult-learner that is so much a part of my story. Educated in California with degrees in History, Media Studies, and Women’s Studies, I have worked in for-profit companies, institutional archives, and community advocacy work. I have been working in the field of higher education, close to 20 years; 14 of those at Seattle University in the Division of Student Development. I consider myself a lifelong learner and currently, a second year in the Master of Couples and Family Therapy Program at SU. I believe that in our distinctive identities,  backgrounds, and unique life experiences as individuals and within our communities, we all, especially SU students, contribute to our institution’s learning landscapes. I feel they nourish us in the deepest and most intrinsic ways; forming and forging leadership rooted in humanity.

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I was born on the East Coast, raised on O’ahu and educated on the West Coast with studies in Organizational Communication, Sociology, College Counseling and Student Development. My passions lie in serving marginalized populations through equitable and inclusive practices, always asking “who are we excluding?”. Holistic student development to care for the intersectional individual was instilled in me by my mentors in undergrad, and I hope to be able to do the same for others.

Outside of the office, you can find me in coffee shops, sushi restaurants, humming musical theatre or basking in the sun (when it decides to make its appearance in Seattle!).

I was born in the farmlands of Missouri, attended Greenville University in Illinois, and am a second-year graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Seattle University. Driven by compassionate and intentional living, I am excited to join the Seattle University team and the opportunity to work with SGSU. In my spare time, you can find me playing ultimate frisbee or walking up a mountain. 

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I was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco and raised in Yakima, WA. For my undergraduate, I attended the University of Washington here in Seattle. During this time is when I learned my true passion or supporting students in higher education. I have always been very leadership driven and coming from a Mexican household as the oldest of 4 daughters, education and tradition have always been very important.  These identities and my experiences as a first-generation Latinx student have led me to where I am now, pursuing a Master’s degree in Student Development Administration. I want to continue supporting students in every way possible! In my free time I enjoy baking and watching movies/shows with friends and family. If you have any recommendations for movies or shows I should watch, let me know!

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I was born and grew up in Rwanda. I love playing basketball, singing, and making new friends! 

Hi everyone, my name is Carson! I grew up in Washington my whole life, raised in Olympia and now going to school in Seattle. I do many things on campus, and I am sure you will get the chance to see me around. Some fun facts about me are that I tap danced and golfed for about 13 years of my life... ok boomer? My saying is, "Let's Gooooo". Come say hi!

Hello!  I was born in San Francisco, California, but raised in Seattle, Washington.  I am Guatemalan-American.  I am a first-generation student.  I enjoy going on hikes and dancing!

Born and raised in the one and only Southern California, specifically the L.A. area! I am a first-generation, first-year undergrad student and a first-year Student Involvement Ambassador (SIA)! I enjoy going on hikes, exploring new food places, and watching extensive amounts of shows and movies! Stepping into an entirely new place, I am excited to meet and get to know everyone in the SU community. Help me to help you find a place where you belong. Always willing to lend a hand, so if you need anything, please feel free to stop by! 

I love to play piano and read non-fiction books.  One quote from Odile: "You can do this!"