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Vice President of Academic Affairs

Officer	Sierra Berg She/Her/Hers
Email	suavpa@ucsc.edu
Office Hours	Time: Tuesday 10-11am, Thursday 9-11am Or by appointment Place: 2nd Floor, Student Union Building
Majors	Sociology, Minors: Education and LALS
College	Cowell

About Yourself:

Hello friends! My name is Sierra Berg and I am a third year student from the East Bay. I am incrediby passionate about education and educational policy, on both the college level and the K-12 level. I am still figuring out where I'll go after my undergraduate, but I definetly know that I want to be working with students and advocating for equitable education. On campus, I am also a campus tour guide and mentor, as well as a writing tutor.

Past Involvement:

2017-18: Outreach Coordinator for the VPAA
2018-19: Chief of Staff for the VPAA

Office Initiatives:

Increased Outreach and Resources for Historically Marginalized Groups on Campus
- Students of Color, Students with Disabilities, LGBTQ+ Students, etc

Continued Work in Textbook Affordability
- Used Textbook Library on Campus, School Supply Drives

Mental Health Related to Academics
- Stress Reduction Events, Time Management Workshops, etc

Fun Facts about yourself:

I love to backpack and hike whenever I have the time (My last backpacking trip was through Yosemite and I finally got to hike Half Dome!)
Giraffes are my favorite animal in the whole world, and it's not just because I'm tall
My favorite author is Maya Angelou
I have always dreamed of being a florist