PEER EDUCATORS
Meet our 2023-2024 Peer Educator team!
Valerie Giron
![IMG_9293 - Valerie Giron Valerie Giron Headshot](https://ssi.uci.edu/files/2023/10/IMG_9293-Valerie-Giron.jpg)
Gateway Initiative
About Valerie
Hello everyone! My name is Valerie and I am a second year Political Science major.
In the midst of deciding to commit to law school, my current career goals are set for becoming a paralegal after acquiring my undergraduate degree. In addition to my post-graduate years, I would like to spend my time traveling, hosting my own art shows, and volunteering for communities in need. My campus involvements and future commitments involve Gateway Initiatives, American Red Cross, and Phi Alpha Delta. In my spare time, I love to paint and draw, read books, drink coffee, go on drives and hang out with my friends! As a first generation, low-income, student of color, navigating resources on campus was a difficult transition. From SSI resources, to books, to your Starbucks order, (as an ex-barista, my go-to will always be a good Brown Oatmilk Shaken Espresso) I am excited to support students at UCI!
Lizbeth Ramirez
![lizbeth? Lizbeth Ramirez Headshot](https://ssi.uci.edu/files/2023/10/lizbeth-1.jpg)
Gateway Initiative
About Lizbeth
Deborah Kim
![ASM08112 Deborah Kim Headshot](https://ssi.uci.edu/files/2023/10/ASM08112.jpg)
Gateway Initiative
About Deborah
Hillary Tang
![IMG_6439 - Hillary Tang Hillary Tang Headshot](https://ssi.uci.edu/files/2023/10/IMG_6439-Hillary-Tang.jpg)
Gateway Scholars Program
About Hillary
Joshua Chong
![IMG_0117_-_Joshua_Chong Joshua Chong Headshot](https://ssi.uci.edu/files/2023/10/IMG_0117_-_Joshua_Chong.jpg)
Gateway Scholars Program
About Joshua
Toni Lee
![MicrosoftTeams-image (2) Toni Lee Headshot](https://ssi.uci.edu/files/2023/10/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.jpg)
First Generation Program
About Toni
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Xitlali Curincita
![photo - Xitlali Violet Curincita Xitlali Curincita Headshot](https://ssi.uci.edu/files/2023/10/photo-Xitlali-Violet-Curincita-1.jpg)
First Generation Program
About Xitlali
Samantha Peruch
![20230910_162649 - Samantha Peruch Samantha Peruch Headshot](https://ssi.uci.edu/files/2023/10/20230910_162649-Samantha-Peruch-1.jpg)
Chancellor’s Excellence Program
About Samantha
Anna Barthel
![IMG_1853_-_Anna_Barthel_2 Anna Barthel Headshot](https://ssi.uci.edu/files/2023/10/IMG_1853_-_Anna_Barthel_2.jpg)