Program Coordinator
Edith Ramirez, M.A.
Professional Title: Program Coordinator
Email: eramirez226@ucmerced.edu
Office: Bright Success Center, KL 222 (Currently Closed due to COVID)
Bio:
Hi Everyone! My name is Edith Ramirez and I have served as the Guardian Scholars Program Coordinator since November 2017. I grew up in Snelling, CA a tiny town located near our campus. Like many of the scholars here at UCM, I am a first-generation college student from a working-class immigrant family. I attended California State University, Stanislaus where I earned my Bachelor’s in Sociology and I then went on to get my master's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. I enjoy binge watching shows on Netflix, listening to Banda, and just walking around Target! My favorite thing about working with the program is getting to know all the extraordinary scholars! If you have any questions or would like to meet with me, please feel free to send me an email at eramirez226@ucmerced.edu.
Student Coordinators
Michael Grey
Professional Title: Lead Student Coordinator
Email: mgrey3@ucmerced.edu
Office: Bright Success Center (KL 222)
Bio:
Hi! I am a first-generation student here at UC Merced studying Human Biology and psychology! I have been with the program since October of 2018. I spent most of my life raised in Antelope, CA, a city right outside of Sacramento. I am the youngest of four siblings. My plan is to likely pursue a Masters degree in Social Work. If you have any questions about the program or would like to talk to me, please email me or set up an appointment using calendly.com/michael-grey-office-hours/meeting.
Alyssa Garcia
Professional Title: Student Coordinator
Cohort: Third Years, Fourth Years, Transfers
Email: agarcia425@ucmerced.edu
Office: Bright Success Center (KL 222)
Bio:
My name is Alyssa Garcia and I am a fourth year Psychology major. I am from Fresno, ca shoutout to the Central Valley! My favorite thing to do on campus is go sit on the grass by the New Beginnings statue. I try my best to be involved on and off campus so if you need help with looking for a resource let me know. Feel free to schedule an appointment with me by visiting calendly.com/agarcia-office-hours.
Holly Auyeung
Professional Title: Student Coordinator
Cohort: Second Years
Email: hauyeung@ucmerced.edu
Office: Bright Success Center (KL 222)
Bio:
Hi Everyone! My name is Holly Auyeung, and I am currently double majoring in sociology and psychology. I was born in Turlock, but I have lived in Merced for most of my life. I am also a first-generation college student. I have been with the program since May of 2019. Some of my interests are swimming, photography, and traveling. With my degree, I hope to obtain my Masters in higher education or marketing. I am interested in working with students in the near future. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email, or schedule an appointment with me using calendly.com/hollyauyeung/meeting.
Leonard Moreno
Professional Title: Student Coordinator
Cohort: First Years
Email: lmoreno26@ucmerced.edu
Office: Bright Success Center (KL 222)
Bio:
My name is Leonard Moreno. I am pursuing a major in Molecular and Cell Biology and am looking to become a lab technician at the moment. I grew up in Southern California. I got the position as a Student Coordinator because I want to help people at the foundational level to make a change and impact. Feel free to schedule an appointment with me by visiting https://calendly.com/leonardmoreno/spring-1-1-meeting