SACNAS Officers 2017-2018
Josue Morales S.: Outreach Co-Chair
Josue Morales is a fourth year chemical engineering student and Regents scholar who is interested in pursuing a career in the biotechnology sector. Last summer, Josue interned at Genentech where he worked on developing a semi-automated method for packing small-scale columns used in protein purification. He initially joined SACNAS during his freshman year because of the friendly atmosphere, the professional development, and the ability to connect with great students and faculty. But what most captivated him was the Annual Outreach Event. This event brings high school students to the university and offers them mentorship, information, and first-hand experience about college. Last year he served as one of the coordinators for this event and this year he hopes to pass the torch by serving as the outreach-focused Co-Chair for the UCSB SACNAS Chapter. Outside of SACNAS, Josue works with the student committees that organize TEDxUCSB and S&T MESA Day. Lastly, some of Josue’s interests include trying new foods, learning about the history of art, practicing his terrible French, and occasionally going on a run.
Josue Morales is a fourth year chemical engineering student and Regents scholar who is interested in pursuing a career in the biotechnology sector. Last summer, Josue interned at Genentech where he worked on developing a semi-automated method for packing small-scale columns used in protein purification. He initially joined SACNAS during his freshman year because of the friendly atmosphere, the professional development, and the ability to connect with great students and faculty. But what most captivated him was the Annual Outreach Event. This event brings high school students to the university and offers them mentorship, information, and first-hand experience about college. Last year he served as one of the coordinators for this event and this year he hopes to pass the torch by serving as the outreach-focused Co-Chair for the UCSB SACNAS Chapter. Outside of SACNAS, Josue works with the student committees that organize TEDxUCSB and S&T MESA Day. Lastly, some of Josue’s interests include trying new foods, learning about the history of art, practicing his terrible French, and occasionally going on a run.
Ivan Rodriguez: GBM Co-Chair
Ivan is a third-year microbiology student at UCSB who strives to increase diversity in the STEM field, specially in biological sciences. As the vice-president of SACNAS, he works hard to link students to resources in both academia and industry to help them succeed in their college career. His great interest for science and research has led him to conduct research on the transport of nanoparticles through soil in irrigation systems at the Keller Lab, the molecular mechanism behind the interactions between microbial communities at the Hayes Lab, and most recently the parasitic system in animal aggregation hotspots at the Young Lab. Ivan plans to attend a PhD program in immunology. His ultimate goal is to one day run his own run that will one day link molecular immunology with therapeutics research to provide more affordable and accessible treatments for infectious diseases.
Ivan is a third-year microbiology student at UCSB who strives to increase diversity in the STEM field, specially in biological sciences. As the vice-president of SACNAS, he works hard to link students to resources in both academia and industry to help them succeed in their college career. His great interest for science and research has led him to conduct research on the transport of nanoparticles through soil in irrigation systems at the Keller Lab, the molecular mechanism behind the interactions between microbial communities at the Hayes Lab, and most recently the parasitic system in animal aggregation hotspots at the Young Lab. Ivan plans to attend a PhD program in immunology. His ultimate goal is to one day run his own run that will one day link molecular immunology with therapeutics research to provide more affordable and accessible treatments for infectious diseases.
Jonathan Delcid: Outreach Coordinator
Jonathan Delcid is a fourth-year Chemistry major who is currently serving as Outreach Coordinator. He began his scientific endeavors at UCSB by taking part in the 2015-2016 SIMS program, where he assisted in conducting research in the field of computational cognitive neuroscience. While he enjoyed his time gaining an introduction to this field of science, he is very excited to see what the field of organic chemistry has in store for him. He became interested in SACNAS while serving as intern for SIMS, mainly because increasing cultural and racial diversity in industry is of profound importance to him. Understanding and celebrating different cultures is an essential part of the human experience, which is why he also currently serves as an intern for the Cultural Mentorship Program, mentoring the students of the Black Scholars Hall. Outside of chemistry his interests include trying new foods, listening to music (Anderson Paak), and spending time with friends.
Jonathan Delcid is a fourth-year Chemistry major who is currently serving as Outreach Coordinator. He began his scientific endeavors at UCSB by taking part in the 2015-2016 SIMS program, where he assisted in conducting research in the field of computational cognitive neuroscience. While he enjoyed his time gaining an introduction to this field of science, he is very excited to see what the field of organic chemistry has in store for him. He became interested in SACNAS while serving as intern for SIMS, mainly because increasing cultural and racial diversity in industry is of profound importance to him. Understanding and celebrating different cultures is an essential part of the human experience, which is why he also currently serves as an intern for the Cultural Mentorship Program, mentoring the students of the Black Scholars Hall. Outside of chemistry his interests include trying new foods, listening to music (Anderson Paak), and spending time with friends.
Diana Viveros: Vice President
Anicia Sarzosa: Events Coordinator
Jessica Teresita Jauregui-Gonzalez: Secretary
Jessica is a third year Mathematical Sciences major and Physics & Math/Science Education double minor looking to spread diversity in STEM. As an officer her goal is to work with outreach programs in nearby high schools to promote STEM in underrepresented communities. Jessica has been a member of SACNAS since her first year of college, and joined when she was a part of CSEP’s SIMS program over the summer of 2016. She has worked in the UCSB’s Mechanical Engineering Transport for Energy Applications (TEA Lab), and Computational Fluid Dynamic Lab and past summers at Pomona College’s Physics Department. She currently works in the Office of Educational Partnerships (OEP) and MESA offices as a student assistant. Her interests include embroidery, star gazing, and programming.
Jessica is a third year Mathematical Sciences major and Physics & Math/Science Education double minor looking to spread diversity in STEM. As an officer her goal is to work with outreach programs in nearby high schools to promote STEM in underrepresented communities. Jessica has been a member of SACNAS since her first year of college, and joined when she was a part of CSEP’s SIMS program over the summer of 2016. She has worked in the UCSB’s Mechanical Engineering Transport for Energy Applications (TEA Lab), and Computational Fluid Dynamic Lab and past summers at Pomona College’s Physics Department. She currently works in the Office of Educational Partnerships (OEP) and MESA offices as a student assistant. Her interests include embroidery, star gazing, and programming.
Brandon-Alexander Quintana: Social Media Coordinator
Brandon Quintana is a fourth year transfer student from Long Beach City College and Environmental Studies major at University of California, Santa Barbara who is interested in habitat restoration, climate change, environmental equity. Brandon has been a part of the McNair Scholars Program for the past year, where he has conducted field research in French Polynesia at the Mo’orea Coral Reef Longterm Ecological Research Site with Dr. Lenihan from the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. Prior to this, over the summer of 2017, Brandon was part of the Bridges to Baccalaureate program at California State University, Long Beach with Dr. Sabet from the Microbiology department. Brandon wants to help bring diversity to the STEM field, and does so himself by being a proud gay, first generation of Salvadoran decent. While being in the lab is an amazing experience, Brandon likes to spend his free time singing his heart out at concerts, spending time with those he loves, and at the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland.
Brandon Quintana is a fourth year transfer student from Long Beach City College and Environmental Studies major at University of California, Santa Barbara who is interested in habitat restoration, climate change, environmental equity. Brandon has been a part of the McNair Scholars Program for the past year, where he has conducted field research in French Polynesia at the Mo’orea Coral Reef Longterm Ecological Research Site with Dr. Lenihan from the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. Prior to this, over the summer of 2017, Brandon was part of the Bridges to Baccalaureate program at California State University, Long Beach with Dr. Sabet from the Microbiology department. Brandon wants to help bring diversity to the STEM field, and does so himself by being a proud gay, first generation of Salvadoran decent. While being in the lab is an amazing experience, Brandon likes to spend his free time singing his heart out at concerts, spending time with those he loves, and at the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland.
