Peer Review Board (PRB): Members and Advisors

Bella:

Hello! My name is Bella Chairez (she/her) and I am a second year Latin America and Latino Studies major with a minor in Legal Studies. This is my first year as a PRB member and I am looking forward to this position while also being a voice and advocate for the students here at UCSC.

Benjamin:

Hi! I’m Ben Coronado, I’m a 4th-year majoring in both Intensive Psychology and Biology B.A. I am new to the team but I definitely am not new to Restorative Justice. I hope to be an advocate and a voice for our rights as people and students; I am looking forward to employing the tenets of Restorative Justice into the PRB and ensuring that we as a team are respecting everyone’s personhood!

Cat:

Hello! My name is Cat Nguyen (she/her/hers) and I am a 4th year Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major here at UCSC. This is going to be my third year as a board member and I am so excited to work alongside my community. I am so happy that the Peer Review Board fosters a welcoming, open dialogue process amongst student peers. In my free time, I like to go to the gym, find running trails, go to the beach, or have pot-lucks with friends. Looking forward to continuing my work and seeing the board grow! :)

Fiona:

Hey! My name is Fiona (she/her). I am a freshman and a proposed environmental studies major! I love the outdoors, mountain biking, backpacking, live music and meeting new people. I am wilderness first responder trained and hoping to guide within the upcoming years! Excited to be on and contribute to the Peer Review Board this school year. 

Lindsey:

Hi! I’m Lindsey Sands (she/her), and I am a 3rd year Cognitive Science & Intensive Psychology major at UCSC. This is my first year as a PRB member, and I am super hyped to join the team. Outside of academics, I love to go to the beach, explore new cities, read, and be physically active! I look forward to this year with PRB, and am excited to be able to advocate for students and contribute to the board and university!

Mia

Hi! My name is Mia (she/her). I am a fourth year Intensive Psychology major and I’m minoring in Education. This is my first year as a member of the PRB and I am very excited to contribute. In my free time, I enjoy going on hikes, trying new foods, and attending workout classes, especially kickboxing! Looking forward to this year.

Shanaya:

Hi, I’m Shanaya (she/her/hers)! I’m a second year student majoring in Computer Science and I’m super excited to contribute to UCSC’s Peer Review Board. In addition to PRB, I’m an Artificial Intelligence Intern at a software company in the Bay Area. I also love attending San Jose Sharks games, watching movies, and spending time in nature! Fun Fact: I have a five-year old Russian tortoise and his name is Bamboo, a three-year old tortoise, Bambii, and twenty fish.

Stephanie — Advisor:

Hello! :O) My name is Stephanie Welin (she/her/hers) and I am an advisor for the Peer Review Board (PRB). Outside of PRB, I serve UCSC as the Senior Specialist for Student Rights and Responsibilities within the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Education (OSCCE). I love engaging in conversations with individuals and groups centered on expanding one's cultural competence through experiential learning and shared experiences. In my role, I meet with students to facilitate student conduct cases, address emergency policies, procedures, & training, and host preventative education programs & trainings. If you have any questions regarding the conduct process, campus resources, or just want to chat, please let me know! I'm always happy to host a Zoom meeting conversation.

Fun Fact: I went skydiving on Hawaii’s North Shore for my friend’s 25th birthday. I even got to steer the parachute. It was absolutely amazing!