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Angelica Gilberto Barrera

FIRST-YEAR, KINESIOLOGY

Hi, I am a freshman at Saint Mary's majoring in Kinesiology: Health Promotion. I was born and raised in Placerville California near South Lake Tahoe. I am also a first-generation Latina student and was raised by a single immigrant mother. My favorite thing to do is bake and my favorite thing to bake is chocolate chip banana bread.

Ashley Pantoja Vazquez

FIRST-YEAR, DATA SCIENCE

I am a freshman at Saint Mary’s College. I’m from San Jose, California, and am a first-generation Mexican-American. I am majoring in Data Science and considering minoring in Latin Dance. I’m a part of Ballet Folklorico Guadalupano since dancing Folklorico is something I am incredibly passionate about.

Merhawit (Mary) Zewde

FIRST-YEAR, PSYCHOLOGY

My name is Mary Zewde and I am a freshman at Saint Mary's College! I was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California and I am one of four kids. I am a Psychology major and plan on pursuing speech pathology where I will hopefully work with young kids. I enjoy reading, exercising, listening to podcasts, spending time with my family and friends, and traveling/ exploring new places. I am extremely grateful to be a recipient of the Moonlight Scholarship and can't thank you enough! 

Wilberth Castaneda Cervera

FIRST-YEAR, HISTORY

Hello, My name is Wilberth Castaneda Cervera. I am from Fort Bragg California, a small town in northern California in Mendocino County. I live in a family of seven, I’m the oldest sibling out of five kids. I am a first-year and first-gen student at Saint Mary’s College. I am a history major with a focus primarily on Latin American history. My interests/hobbies are playing Tennis, discussing MMA and boxing, going on hikes, reading Japanese manga, Baile Folklorico, and playing sports video games, mostly the Fight Night series or NCCA college football.

Jaslyn (Jas) Salazar

FOURTH-YEAR, SOCIOLOGY

Ka'Nayah Landers-Daniels

FOURTH-YEAR, PERFORMANCE THEATER & TECHNICAL DESIGN

Lourdes (LuLu) Hernandez

FOURTH-YEAR, JCL-MSTE

I am a senior at Saint Mary's College. I am a first-generation student born and raised in Oakland, CA. I am a JCL-MSTE major aspiring to become an elementary school teacher. I am passionate about working with children and helping them reach their potential. I am dedicated to making a positive impact on my community and I believe education is the key to unlocking a better future.

Xochilt Delgado

FOURTH-YEAR, HEALTH SCIENCE

I am a 4th year Health Science major. I was born and raised in Contra Costa County. I am passionate about teaching and
working alongside students in the classroom. Outside of school I love going to concerts, playing tennis, and kayaking.
Whenever I have the chance I take the opportunity to travel even if it's just to a new town around the area.