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SVC Alumni Webmaster Ian is a recent graduate of the Information Systems Management (ISM) program at UCSC. He plans to begin working in the IT industry, most likely in the Silicon Valley area. In his free time, Ian volunteers for Little League baseball, currently umpiring for the Santa Cruz Association. He has been involved with Little League as a volunteer for eight years.  Community Intern- Santa Cruz Aids Project
 Intern Evelyn is a first year (UCSC class of 2011) biology major. She has been volunteering since her freshmen year in high school. In the past, Evelyn has volunteered at Planned Parenthood, The Boys and Girls Club and she recently participated in SVC's Alternative Spring Break to New Orleans. Evelyn plans to pursue a career in medicine and strives to build a career at the World Health Organization. Evelyn is excited to work with SVC and help local organizations throughout Santa Cruz. Organizations that Evelyn has volunteered with: Student Advocates for Equitable Recovery (SAFER), Planned Parenthood, Boys and Girls Club  Eta Chan-Tung Eta is a junior majoring in Business Management Economics with an emphasis on Accounting. She transferred here to UCSC in Fall of 2008 from Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, California. She enjoys working with students, particularly those with special needs and students who are struggling financially. Every other summer, she volunteers at the EOP Program at my former Community College to wrap Christmas gifts and presents for low- income students and their families. And during the holiday seasons, she helps out by giving out presents and serving meals to these students and their families. “Doing these tasks gives me great satisfaction, knowing that I’m giving a lending hand to the people of my community who need help!”  Community Intern- Santa Cruz Aids Project Kristin is a first year (UCSC class of 2011) MCD Biology major. After graduating from UC Santa Cruz she hopes to pursue a PhD in Biomedical sciences. Kristin has been actively volunteering in the Santa Cruz Community since high school with organizations such as the Aptos High School Interact Club and Shorelife Community Church. These programs support the community by beautifying local schools, visiting homes for the elderly, and responding to various local crises. Kristin’s most recent involvement in the Santa Cruz Community has been with the Santa Cruz AIDS Project. Along with volunteering locally, she has also participated in building houses for low-income families along the border towns of Mexico. Recently, Kristin returned from a service-learning trip to New Orleans with the SVC. She is excited to be more involved with the Student Volunteer Center through her internship this quarter.  Amanda Goldsmith Amanda is a second year student here at UCSC. She loves working with children, animals, and art. Most of her volunteer experience before coming to SVC was done through local elementary schools and the Silicon Valley Humane Society. Her favorite volunteering experience since joining the SVC team was The Giving Tree 2008! Ask her about it, and you won’t be able to get her to stop talking. She is looking forward to another amazing year of volunteering, and of course, cannot wait for Alternative Spring Break in New Orleans 2009! “SVC has become an integral factor in how I live my life here at UCSC. It’s my outlet.”  Grant Hartwell Grant Hartwell is relatively new to community service, but since attending the 2007 and 2008 Alternative Spring Breaks to New Orleans, he gained a new appreciation for service learning. The majority of reconstruction in New Orleans has been done by volunteers, and because of this he realized that if we can, we should dedicate a portion of our time to volunteering. While Grant has had this incredible revelation, he is not yet a volunteer junkie. In the other hours of his day, you can find him thinking. Organizations that Grant has worked with: SAFER, PRAXIS, Catholic Charities, Alternative Spring Break, Practical Activism Conference (Colleges 9 and 10)  Office Manager Intern Andrea Hatfield is a fourth year student at UCSC majoring in linguistics. Andrea has been volunteering since her freshman year of high school. In the past she's been involved in teaching Sunday school, Habitat for Humanity, and tutoring children of differing ages. These experiences, of working with kids through volunteering, have made Andrea want to pursue a career as a teacher. Andrea is excited to take this next step by working with SVC, and she's looking forward to a great year! Organizations that Andrea has worked with: Shared Adventures, faith based orgs, Habitat for Humanity, tutoring  Community Intern- Jesus Mary Joseph Home CSP Grant Recipient Julianna Iran is a character, making her internship fun for her, and her organization. Julianna was recently successful in implementing a vegetable/garden/greenhouse project by getting grant money, drawing up plans, and collaborating with Tracy Young. Here’s Julianna’s bio: “I am a 4th year at college eight (UCSC class of 2008). I am studying environmental studies and economics. I am originally from Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, CA. And don’t think I will ever be living there again. I currently lead a Bible study on campus and am super involved in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. I go to the gym almost daily but I can't seem to lose any more weight after hitting my plateau. I used to be on weight watchers but realized I don't have the self control. I love my dog with all my heart. Although it might sound weird I prefer animals to human beings and think puppies are way cuter than babies. I have been volunteering at the Jesus Mary and Joseph home for over 8 months and love love love the people there, especially the kids…even though if they had a puppy I might love the puppy more. j/k.”  Director Shawn is a second year with the intentions of majoring in politics with a minor in education. Last year, he was a member of the Alternative Spring Break NOLA program and the SVC staff as an intern during the Spring Quarter. This is Shawn's first year as the Director of the Student Volunteer Center. As Director, Shawn strives to increase student involvement within our local community and emphasize the importance of service-learning to one's education. Organizations that Shawn has worked with: SAFER, Alternative Spring Break, L.A. County Federaton of Labor, AFL-CIO, Bonner Americorp Program  Intern Hi my name is David Russell and I’m a second year (UCSC class of 2010) Environmental Studies major from Merrill College. I’ve previously volunteered with a local theater group in my home town of North Fork California and have routinely performed at Ronald McDonald Houses in Fresno. I love spending time in nature, playing my guitar, and just hanging out with my friends. The last two years I’ve participated in alternative spring break New Orleans and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Organizations that David has volunteered with: Catholic Charities, SAFER, Alternative Spring Break, Ronald McDonald Houses (theatre)  Program Manager Community Intern - Seventh Avenue Center SVC Intern Hilary is a fourth year (UCSC class of 2008) psychology intensive major. After graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Hilary plans on attending graduate school in hopes of earning my Ph.D. She enjoys working with children and adults with developmental disabilities and plans to focus her career around counseling and helping persons with mental disabilities. Two years ago she participated in Girls Go Tech with Provost Campbell Leaper in which she taught junior high school girls science projects. She really enjoyed to program since she was able to get girls motivated and interested in the mathematic and science fields. More recently Hilary participated in the UC Center Sacramento where she had the privilege of studying with professor Dr. Gary Dmyski and interning with the State Department of Developmental Services. Organizations that Hilary has worked with: Girls Go Tech, Shared Adventures, 7th Avenue Center, State Department of Developmental Services, Alternative Spring Break, SAFER  Nicole Marie Teutschel
Nicole is a marine biology major who wants to become a professor, marine biologist, and advocate promoting increased conversation of marine research in international politics. Nicole is interested in how academia, policy and science can collide creating the potential for advocacy and social change in academic conservation biology. She has been SVC Director since winter quarter of 2004. As a Santa Cruz local, Nicole has worked with many local community organizations and has ties with even more. Nicole believes that through experiential service learning students can get more out of their education at UCSC, and works with SVC staff to bring those service learning opportunities to students. Nicole is currently volunteering with The Marine Mammal Center, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association, and with research projects in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department. Organizations Nicole has worked with: Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, The Marine Mammal Center, Surfrider (LINK), American Cancer Society, Student Advocates for Equitable Recovery (SAFER) (LINK), TOPP.org, Catholic Charities of New Orleans, American Cancer Society, Bonner Leaders Program, The Human Race, New Horizons School, National Marrow Registry Program, Alternative Spring Break  Kimberly Weber Kimberly Weber is a recent graduate originally from San Diego. She majored in Legal Studies with a minor in Politics. She worked with SVC for over a year and a half. She enjoys working with students one on one and organizing events to get students involved in the community. She has an interest in elderly, aging and health care. She has volunteered with the Senior Citizens Legal Aid Clinic in Santa Cruz and hopes to continue to work in this field and perhaps even go to law school to eventually become an elderly lawyer. She hopes SVC will continue to foster a wide range of activities and events and to involve more students at every opportunity.  Darryl Wong Darryl is a sophomore in the Business Management Economics major. In the fall, he plays UCSC Intramural Flag Football with the 69ers, and in the spring he plays intramural A-League Basketball with the NorCal Stars. An extreme sports enthusiast, skateboarder, and cyclist, this is Darryl’s first quarter interning at SVC. He is SVC’s in-house artist, working on posters, flyers, and bulletins to keep you updated with upcoming events. Darryl has volunteered with Key Club San Francisco, CSF tutoring program, and EdVenture More! summer camp. In the future, he hopes to connect his economics major with his graphic design hobby and inspire the masses. “I love seeing my work on display, and I am juiced to be here with SVC in a unique position to connect UCSC students to volunteer opportunities."  Intern Program Manager Tracy is a fourth year Legal Studies and Politics double major. She has volunteered with a Government Park Agency for six years, primarily helping inner-city families in Los Angeles by taking children camping or helping provide families with a Thanksgiving dinner. Tracy hopes to go to Law School and become a lawyer and/or become a children's author. Last year Tracy participated in the UC DC program and looks forward to implementing her new skills and knowledge to SVC as she returns.Tracy is a fourth year (UCSC class of 2008) Legal Studies and Politics double major. She has volunteered with a Government Park Agency for six years, primarily helping inner-city families in Los Angeles by taking children camping or helping provide families with a Thanksgiving dinner. Tracy hopes to go to Law School and become a lawyer and/or become a children's author. Last year Tracy participated in the UC DC program and looks forward to implementing her new skills and knowledge to SVC as she returns. Organizations Tracy has worked with: Shared Adventures, Jesus Mary Joseph Home, Kaboom, Habitat for Humanity, Sunshine Villa Assisted Living/Memory Care, Surfrider, New Horizons Advising Staff Alumni Assistant to the Executive Director of Student Academic Support Services Staff Advisor, UCSC Student Volunteer Center Alina graduated from UCSC in 1999 with a BA in Psychology. She began her career on campus in 2002 in the Student Affairs Divisional office and has worked with SVC since 2003.  Executive Director, Student Academic Support Services and Lecturer, Community Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies Faculty Advisor, UCSC Student Volunteer Center Thirty plus years committed to the conceptualization and implementation of community service learning programs; designed successful linkages among community base organizations, faculty and academic departments; advised a wide-range of student run community services projects, including: mentoring/tutoring "at risk" students, legal aid services, immigrant rights, gang prevention, mental and public health alternatives; served on Cal Corp, Human Corp and Ameri-Corp; currently faculty advisor for Step to College Mentor Program and trustee on the La Honda Pescadero School Board. |
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