Student Advocate's Staff

Chief of Staff

Amalia Bostian
Hello! My name is Amalia, and my pronouns are she/her. I’m a second-year Legal Studies and Politics student, and an Oakes affiliate! I’m originally from Marin County, which is across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. It has a lot of beautiful open space, so in my free time up in Santa Cruz I plan to explore the natural land a lot. I also love reading, movie nights, and trying out cool new restaurants. I’ve had a long-standing desire to assist students like me to succeed both academically and personally, and as the Chief of Staff I’m excited to reach more people and help them do just that!
Contact Information
Office Hours: By appointment

Email: suasaocs@ucsc.edu

Tiffany Wong
Hi! My name is Tiffany Wong (she/her/hers). I'm currently a third year majoring in psychology and I'm affiliated with College Ten. I'm originally from Temecula down in Riverside county so it has been amazing to get to experience life up in NorCal. I've always had a passion for helping people in any way that I can, whether it was offering an ear for someone to rant or making someone laugh to brighten their mood, so I hope to bring that to the office! In my free time, I love watching animes and other shows, upcycling old clothes into new pieces, and going out with friends!
Contact Information
Office Hours: By appointment

Email: saofabn@ucsc.edu

Malvi Dangi
Hey! My name’s Malvi Dangi and I’m a third year 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 President 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.
Contact Information
Office Hours: By appointment

Email: saoca@ucsc.edu

Mac Cruz-Luna
Hi, My name is Salma Cruz but I usually go by Mac. I don’t have preferred pronouns as I tend to use them all interchangeably. I’m a transfer student from Los Angeles and currently, a senior double majoring in Sociology and Latino American And Latino Studies. I am excited to start working with the SAO because I am committed to helping others as best I can. During my free time, I like to volunteer, read, and just chill out.

Jade Marie Ingham
Hey there! My name is Jade and I use she/her pronouns. As of right now I'm majoring in electrical engineering but I'm very interested in exploring astrophysics. Outside of school and work, I play french horn, build collectible Lego sets, read (my favorite genres are science and non-fiction), and crochet. I'm really excited to assist anyone who might need help navigating the awesome resources our school offers. I love seeing people reach their goals/dreams and if providing these resources and guidance will make a difference to someone, then I'm very happy to do that.

Tess Vaccaro
Hi, my name is Tess Vaccaro. I am a sophomore affiliated with Kresge College and am majoring in sociology and minoring in biology. After college, I would like to attend a graduate school of some sort as I am interested in becoming a physician or a veterinarian. In respect to my interests/hobbies, I love to sew and want to design my own clothes. I am also a big animal lover and I spend a lot of my time at my local animal shelter where I help with vaccine clinics, fostering kittens, and more.

Jesus Medina
Hello everyone my name is Jesus Medina and my preferred pronouns are he/him/his. I am a first-year Cowell affiliate planning to double major in Literature and Education. I'm so excited to work in the Student Advocates Office to provide the help others need. Can't wait to help a fellow slug in need! I like going out with friends and exploring different coffee shops within Santa Cruz and my hometown Baldwin Park!