SUA Food Pantry Staff
The SUA Food Pantry is currently hiring Shift Leads for the 2020 Winter Quarter. If you are interested in applying for a position within our office, please go to the UCSC ER system at http://www.careercenter.ucsc.edu/ers/erspub/main.cfm?action=non_workstudy. There you will find the full descriptions of the jobs and their requirements.
***There are only two Shift Lead positions vacant right now. If you are interested in being a Shift Lead, you must apply online at the UCSC ER System with the ER code 8624 and email the VP of Student Life directly at suavpsl@ucsc.edu. Thank you!
Tamra Owens
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Graduated: 2018
College: Oakes
Major: Business Management and Economics
Tamra Owens served as the Vice President of Student Life from 2016-2018. Her relentless leadership and commitment to the welfare of the student body motivated her to create the SUA Food Pantry. The Pantry first opened in the Spring of 2017 and since then, has continued to provide over 2,000 pounds of free food to students a week.
Tamra is still a resident of Santa Cruz where she now continues her commitment to community while working at a non-profit that provides affordable housing, employment services, and counseling to adults with psychiatric disabilities.
Ernie Ramirez
Pronouns: he/him/his
Year: Fourth Year
College: Porter
Major: Film Production
Minor: Education
Hello, my name is Ernie Ramirez and this will be my third and final year with the SUA Food Pantry. It will also be my final year at UCSC and Porter College. I’m a Film Production Major with a Minor in Education aspiring to tell relevant and meaningful stories both on the silver screen, and in the classroom. I’m delighted to be working with the Food Pantry one more time, as I’ve grown more and more aware of its significance and impact on our student body and feel passionate about combating food insecurity on our campus.
Michelle Huang
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Year: Fourth Year
College: Nine
Major: Psychology and Business Management and Economics
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Huang and my pronouns are she/her/hers, and I am currently a fourth year majoring in Psychology and Business Management and Economics.
I’m affiliated with College Nine and am involved with the College 9 Senate and the Korean American Student Association. My hobbies include cooking, baking, and going on food adventures. Hope to see you around!
John Liem
Pronouns: he/him/his
Year: Fourth Year
College: Rachel Carson
Major: Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
My name is John Liem and I am a fourth year studying MCD biology. I'm an aspiring nurse and I love to gym, cook and play guitar!
Caitlin Schilt
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Year: Third
College: Ten
Major: Economics and Environmental Studies
Hi! My name is Caitlin but you can call me Cait; I go by she, her, hers. This will be my second year at UC Santa Cruz and I am affiliated with College Ten. I am a plant enthusiast who loves flowering all kinds of life from tomatoes to succulents. Another pastime I try to add to my regimen is yoga; this practice enables me to clear my mind and release muscle tension. Lastly, I am very excited for this upcoming year; small steps forward can change the world and that’s what the pantry is all about.
Haakon Ullrich
Pronouns: he/him/his
Year: Third
College: Oakes
Major: Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
My name is Haakon Ullrich and I’m a third year MCD Bio major. I’m affiliated with Oakes College. I play basketball for the school team, love working out and spending time with friends. I’m new to the food pantry, but love that we are providing food for everyone on campus. (Everybody Eats!)
Kyle Lee
Pronouns: he/him/his
Year: Fourth
College: Crown
Major: Technology/Information Management
Hi, my name is Kyle Lee and my pronouns are he/him/his. I am a fourth year Crown affiliated Technology/Information Management major. I am an active member of Banana Slugs for Animals, the Doctors Without Borders UCSC chapter, and the Rotaract club. I am from San Francisco. I love country music, reality TV, thrifting, volunteering, and vegan food. I look forward to working with y'all!
Isabel Salazar
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Year: First year transfer
College: Porter
Major: Literature
Minor: Latin American Studies
Hello! My name is Isabel Salazar and I’m from Fresno, Ca. My pronouns are she/her/hers and I’m a first year transfer affiliated with Porter. I’m a literature major minoring in Latin American Studies and hope to one day pursue a career in children’s book publishing. I love to cook, and pastas with all natural, homemade ingredients are my specialty! I’m grateful to be able to give my time to making the SUA Pantry a comfortable and efficient space for all students.
Silvia Lopez
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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 2020 Winter 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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