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The UCRC opened in 2018 of March to help Undocumented students and other Immigrant students to navigate through college. The Center is committed to helping students find the resources they need to meet their academic and career goals. Community is important to us so we want everyone to feel welcome here at the UCRC.
The Center focuses on Academic Counseling, Mental Health advocacy and Legal Services Referrals. As well as resources for students like partnering with organizations such as:
View our Partnerships on our resource page click here
Meet The UCRC Team
Carolina Martinez
Carolina Martinez is one of the founders of the Undocumented Community Resource Center (U.C.R.Center) Carolina Martinez was born and raised in Mazatlán, Mexico. Ms. Martinez moved to the United States 14 years ago with the dream of securing a better future for herself and her family. Supporting her family economically and emotionally is what motivates her to get up every day, while studying hard and working for her Undocumented Community. Ms. Martinez was granted five years ago with a U-visa and currently has her Permanent Resident (Green Card). Ms. Martinez thinks that every person has the right to the same opportunities. She expresses her Mexican roots through Mexican folk dancing and is proud to say that dance is her most powerful form of expression.
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Angelica Peña
Angelica was born and raised in the East Bay and is a proud transfer student from Ohlone College. She transferred to UCLA where she earned a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Chicana/o Studies and was the first in her family to receive a college degree. She is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants and has over three years of experience working with diverse populations, including undocumented, low-income, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, English language learners, first-generation, and historically underrepresented college students of all ages and abilities. Her passion for counseling stems from her personal journey as a first-gen. She is committed to providing compassionate, carino, open door, holistic care as an advisor.
Pronouns: She/Her/ELLA
B.A. in Sociology & Chicana/O Studies
M.S. College & Career Counseling -San Francisco State University
Anthony Zelaya-Umanzor
Born in San Francisco to Salvadoran Immigrants who fled the civil war in the ’80s. He attended City College of San Francisco. At CCSF, he discovered a new family, the Latino Service Network and City Dream, who took him under their wing and guided him, helping him find his passion and transfer, obtaining his B.A in Psychology and later his Masters in Guidance and Counseling. He has worked as a program coordinator at City College of San
Pronouns: He/Him/El
B.A. in Psychology from the University of Southern California & M.A in Counseling and Guidance from San Jose State University
Bryan Marroquin
My name is Bryan Marroquin. I’m currently majoring in Arts and Animation and will be transferring in 2024. I was born in Guatemala and immigrated to Berkeley CA .I’m volunteering at U.C.R.C. Because it lets me support students who have been through similar struggles, I hope to provide support and resources for those in need .
U.C.R.C. Communications Design
Pronouns: He/Him
Berkeley City College Transfer Student
AA-T Arts & Animation
Sonja Garcia
My name is Sonja Garcia and I was born and raised in Berkeley, Ca. I am a first-generation college student at Berkeley City College and am majoring in psychology. Working at the UCRC provides me with the opportunity to support and provide resources to students who seek and need it.
U.C.R.C. Logistics Advisor
Pronouns: She/Her
Berkeley City College Transfer Student
AA-T Psychology
Grecia Barajas
My name is Grecia Barajas, I speak Spanish and English. I was born and raised in Mexico but immigrated to Berkeley Ca in 2016. I’m currently majoring in Real estate but I’m also interested in contractors. Working at UCRC inspires me to help other people to continue their education goals by bringing forth information and resources that they may need.
U.C.R.C Dream Act Specialist
Pronouns: She/Her
Berkeley City College Student
AA-Real Estate
Britani Barajas
My name is Britani Barajas. I’m 21 years old and was born and raised in Mexico, but I emigrated to Berkeley CA in 2016. My current major is Real Estate but I’m interested in businesses too. Working at the UCRC program helps me to help others that are in the same place as me. I also love to be very social and inform other people about the resources that the program offers.
U.C.R.C Volunteer
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Berkeley City College Student
AA-Real Estate
Alvaro Ruiz Figueroa
My name is Alvaro Ruiz Figueroa. Born and raised in Uruapan-Michoacan, Mexico I ended up immigrating when I was 17 years old seeking for higher education as I’m available to help my family and others. My major is still undecided. The UCRC gives me the opportunity to support other students as I learn from them and from the amazing staff this one has.
U.C.R.C Outreach Advisor
Pronouns: he/him
Berkeley City College Student
Juliana Baptista
I am Juliana Baptista, this is my first year at BCC and my major is General Business. I am from Brazil and immigrated to California 5 years ago to learn English. Working in UCRC program inspired me to learn about my rights, and help the students by showing that is possible to follow their academic dreams giving them information about our resources and programs that they can engage in.
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