Our Pantry Staff
We are currently hiring for Winter Quarter for the pantry. If you are interested in applying for Shift Lead, please visit the Student Life Staff Page for more information and visit the ER system under non-work study to apply. If you would like to Volunteer for the pantry, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.
Frida Salgado
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: Third Year
College: Crown
Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Hi! My name is Frida Salgado (she/her/hers) and I am a third year Crown affiliate majoring in MCD Biology. Last year, while experiencing the struggles of affording groceries on a low budget, I became involved with the SUA Food Pantry. I began as a shift lead when the pantry first opened, and became Pantry Manager last winter quarter. Through this program, and being involved in conferences like Dig In, I have witnessed the positive impact that the Food Pantry has on both the on-campus and off-campus UCSC communities. In the next year, I hope to provide one of the essential basic needs for more students by: improving outreach, working with other on-campus resources, cooperating with staff, and destigmatizing conversations about food insecurity.
Michelle Huang
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: Third Year
College: College Nine
Major: Pyscholgy and Education
My name is Michelle Huang. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I am currently a third year from College Nine. I enjoy cooking and baking as my hobbies as well as going on food tours.
Ernesto Ramirez
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: Third Year
College: Porter College
Major: Film and Digital Media
Hi! My name is Ernie Ramirez and I am a Third Year at Porter College. My pronouns are he/him/his. I’m from Santa Ana down in SoCal, and I am a First Generation student. I’m currently working on my Film & Digital Media Degree, with an Education Minor attached to my course of study as well. Though I’m entering my third year at UCSC, I’m still learning a lot about myself and my passions. My goal is to bring untold stories onto the big screen, whether they be real life dramas or heroic blockbusters, as well as to educate societies and have an impact on the world. As you might expect, I love movies, and I also like music and exploring the world regardless of how minuscule an adventure might seem.
Jessica Epler
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: Second Year
College: College Nine
Major: Applied Physics
My name is Jessica Epler (preferred pronouns she/her/hers) and I am a second-year student here at UCSC. I am majoring in Applied Physics and am affiliated with College Nine. My hobbies include drawing and sewing, and my hometown is San Jose. I’m excited to see what this year has in store for me, UCSC, and the SUA food pantry!
Johnson Liem
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: Third Year
College: Rachel Carson College
Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
My name is John Liem. My preferred pronouns are he/him/his. I am from Hercules, CA and I am a third year. I am affiliated with Rachel Carson College and I am a declared Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology major. I like to play guitar, draw and cook!
Amanda Sanchez
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: Third Year
College: College Ten
Major: Psychology
My name is Amanda Sanchez and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a third-year Psychology major and Legal Studies minor. I am college ten affiliated and from Long Beach, CA. I love to read and binge watch tv shows. I’m happy to be a Shift Lead!
Agustin Briseño
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: Fourth Year
College: College Ten
Major: Business Management Economics
Hi everyone, my name is Agustin Briseño and I'm currently a 4th year Business Management Economics major. I am a College Ten affiliate from San Diego, CA. The main reason I decided to become a shift lead is because I think that the food pantry is an amazing resource for students. After volunteering for the pantry, I wanted to get involved even more and viewed it as a great opportunity to do so. I like to watch NFL Football travel, and spend time with friends and family.
Taran Hunter
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: Third Year
College: Crown College
My name is Taranis Hunter, and I am a third year Crown student. I go by he/him/his pronouns, and I am so excited to work at the food pantry!
Apply Here
The volunteers are in charge of being able to check-in students who want to use the pantry. They directly report to shift leads for any pantry needs and questions. Shifts are up to three hours. If you would like to be a Pantry Volunteer for the 2018 Fall Quarter, please fill out this survey to apply. You will receive an email soon after with more information and about your training day. Thank you!
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