Student Advocate's Staff

SAO Chief of Staff

Lauren Woo
Pronouns: they/them

Year: Third Year

College: Cowell College

Major: Politics
Hi! My name is Lauren, I am a third year Politics major, and I love working. I have previously worked as the VP of External Affairs and VP of Academic Affairs under the Student Union Assembly, the Vice Chair of the UC Student Association, and am currently a Cross Country coach at a local high school in Santa Cruz and working under the Office of Admissions. Advocating for students and uplifting the voices of marginalized folx is a deep passion of mine, and has driven a lot of the decisions I have made throughout my time here, including taking this position. In my free time, you can catch me working out and playing with my cats.
Contact Information
Office Hours: By appointment

Email: suasaocs@ucsc.edu

Taylor McClintic
Pronouns: he/him/his

Year: Fourth Year

College: Stevenson

Major: Critical Race and Ethnic Studies and Feminist Studies
Hi Folks! My name is Taylor McClintic (He/Him) and I’m a fourth year Stevenson affiliate double majoring in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies and Feminist Studies. I love my majors and I am very much looking forward to using what I have learned to help the UCSC community and to provide support for those in need. When I’m not in class or working you can probably find me binge watching Netflix with my dog, biking around Santa Cruz, or trying to discover the best restaurants in Santa Cruz.
Contact Information
Office Hours: By appointment

Email: suasao@ucsc.edu

Daisjah Sheperd
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Year: Third Year

College: Oakes

Major: Sociology and Anthropology
Hey Y'all! My name is Daisjah Sheperd (She/Her/Hers) I am a third-year Sociology and Anthropology double major and Oakes college affiliate! I have been involved with Oakes college since my second year when I began working with the Oakes student life team as a Community Assistant and have now transitioned into the Residential Assistant Position, or as we like to call them Neighborhood Assistants! I love helping the Oakes community and am excited to branch out and help students across the UCSC Campus! In my free time, I enjoy being around friends and family, hiking, watching cheesy movies, and singing throwbacks at the top of my lungs!
Contact Information
Office Hours: By appointment

Email: suasao@ucsc.edu

Brandon Chew
Pronouns: he/him/his

Year: Fourth Year

College: Rachel Carson College

Major: Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and Anthropology
Hello my name is Brandon Chew and this is my fourth year here at Santa Cruz. Although I am a bit introverted, I have always wanted to be a helping hand for any fellow slug who may want it. I've always tried to be an unconditional listener to anyone who needs to be heard, and I hope this mentality can serve you well if you ever find yourself inquiring for my help. During my time here I have learned so many lessons and met amazing people at our beautiful school, and I only hope I can enable you to experience the same!

Rebecca Callahan
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Year: Third Year

College: Crown

Major: Human Biology
My name is Rebecca (Becca) Callahan (She/Her) and my hometown is Burbank, California. I am a third year Crown affiliate majoring in Human Biology with the career goal of working in the medical feild as a Physician Assitant. During my time in Santa Cruz, I have been a member many on-campus organizations and volunteer groups, and I studied abroad in England during my second year. Helping and advocating for others is a strong passion of mine and I am excited to grow it even further through this position. In my free time, you can find me biking around Santa Cruz, doing lots of yoga, being around friends, and working at Banana Joe’s on campus!

Malvi Dangi
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Year: Second Year

College: College Ten

Major: Human Biology
Hey! My name’s Malvi Dangi and I’m a rising sophomore from College Ten. My pronouns are she/her/hers and I’m currently working towards a degree in Human Biology. I grew up in the Bay Area so going to school where I spent most of my senior year road tripping to is a dream come true. Though I only realized my passion for biology a couple years ago, I always knew that no matter what I was going to be in my life, volunteering and helping others would be a big part of it. That’s why, in addition to being an SAO intern, I am also a Publicity Officer for the Pre-SOMA chapter on campus. I look forward to the rest of this year and hope that I can serve the student body well.

Noa Nevo
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Year: Third Year

College: Stevenson

Major: Legal Studies

Minor: Linguistics
Hi! My name is Noa (She/Her/Hers), I'm a third-year Stevenson affiliated Legal Studies major with a minor in Linguistics. I've always been extremely passionate about advocacy and am excited to help out my fellow slugs in any way that I can. In my free time, I like to go on runs, hang out at the beach, and discover new coffee shops in town.