Student Advisory Equipo

Alfredo, a proud Mexican-Salvadorean majoring in business administration, is a dedicated leader on campus. He serves as PCC’s Associated Students President and also works in the FYE Center and in various committees and working groups.

Alfredo joined Equipo to connect with his culture and become a dependable leader for students, staff, and faculty alike. For him, being part of Equipo has been transformative, enhancing his sense of belonging at Pasadena City College.

As he puts it, “Don’t be afraid to meet new people, because you never know who you’ll meet and how they will affect your future.”

Brianna, a proud Mexicana majoring in cultural anthropology, serves as the Vice President of Student Equity for PCC’s Associated Student Body.

Her leadership on campus reflects her passion for transformation—changing the way equity is approached and ensuring that students are empowered.

Brianna’s vision for Equipo is clear: “to continue fostering transformation, uplifting Latine and diverse students, and ensuring equity is at the forefront of campus culture.”

Bryan, a proud Salvadoreño double majoring in biology and psychology, works in the Pathways Center and contributes to our student-faculty pedagogical partnership program.

He joined Equipo to advocate for Latine and historically marginalized voices on campus. “For me, being part of Equipo means having my voice heard and being a voice for groups on campus that lack representation or support.”

Bryan envisions a future where even more students contribute their perspectives, making Equipo stronger and more impactful.

Bryant, a proud Mexican-American majoring in computer science, is a student leader working in the Pathways Center, PACTS, and student voice initiatives.

As a first-generation college student, Bryant understands the importance of feeling supported in higher education. “Equipo has been transformative, pushing me out of my comfort zone and helping me grow personally and professionally.”

Bryant envisions Equipo becoming a permanent presence not only at PCC but across the country, fostering community and equity.

Erika, a proud Salvadorean-American majoring in accounting, is a dedicated leader on campus. She works in the Pathways Center, contributes to student voice projects, participates in our student-faculty partnership program, and collaborates on tech tools to make them more student-centered.

Erika joined Equipo to foster a stronger sense of comunidad on campus and ensure students have access to the resources they need to thrive. As a first-generation college student, she has found empowerment in building connections and advocating for equity.

Her vision for Equipo is to grow and inspire other marginalized student populations, expanding student-led advisories and amplifying student voices everywhere.

Estrella, a proud Mexican-American majoring in political science, is an incredible force on campus, working in the Pathways Center, serving on the Student Success Team, and contributing to PACTS and student voice projects.

As the oldest daughter and a first-generation college student, Estrella joined Equipo to uplift Latine/x and minoritized student voices.

Estrella’s vision for Equipo is powerful: “to continue amplifying diverse voices, collaborate with other student advisories, and stay active in advocating for equity on campus.”

Nallive, a proud Mexican-Salvadorean majoring in public health and psychology, is an active leader at PCC. She works in Pathways, is a member of our student-faculty pedagogical partnership program, and contributes to various student voice projects.

“I joined Equipo because I wanted to uplift my cultural community at PCC, as well as find like-minded students who come from similar backgrounds,” Nallive shares.

Nallive’s goal is to promote equity among her peers and PCC faculty, ensuring that Latine/x and other underrepresented voices are at the center of decision-making and campus culture. “I want to ensure my peers feel a strong sense of belonging in every space they enter and know their academic and professional success is attainable.”

Natalie, a proud Mexican-American majoring in natural science, is an active and passionate member of the PCC community. She contributes her time and energy to our pedagogical student-faculty program and serves on the Student Success Team.

For Natalie, Equipo has been transformative. “For the first time, I feel truly welcomed and supported just by being myself.” She describes it as a luxury to work with such an inspiring team and feels more involved and motivated than ever.

Natalie’s goal is to deepen her involvement with Equipo and work on more projects that amplify student voices.

Richard, a proud Mexican-American majoring in political science, has taken on impactful roles in Equipo, including contributing to our pedagogical partnership program and leading student voice initiatives.

He joined Equipo with a clear purpose: “to spark meaningful conversations about equity on campus and turn those discussions into actionable change.”

Richard’s vision is to continue placing students in positions of influence while reducing the stigma surrounding student input in college transformation.

Wilmer, a proud Salvadorean, Honduran – American student majoring in natural sciences, is a dedicated member of PACTS and serves on the Student Success Committee.

“I joined Equipo not only as a means to advocate for the Latine and historically marginalized student body on campus but to genuinely learn and research what initiatives are at work to serve this population and evaluate their effectiveness,” Wilmer explains.

For him, being part of Equipo is especially meaningful as a first-generation student. “Growing up, opportunities can be scarce, so being able to advocate for individuals from similar backgrounds and create a campus culture that embraces all diverse paths of life means a lot.”

Looking ahead, Wilmer hopes Equipo will continue its impactful research and “keep asking those pivotal questions that matter not only to our campus but that can someday translate to other campuses across the nation.”