Peer Review Board (PRB): Members and Advisors
Bethlehem:
Hello! My name is Bethlehem Fekadu Messele! I am a 4th-year Neuroscience major and Politics minor; being part of PRB for my last year at UCSC is an absolute honor! I am so passionate about science policy, health policy, and medicine: specifically when it comes to working to unravel injustice and for international applications. Over my time at UCSC, my greatest joy was starting the East African Student Association (EASA). I believe in the strength of community! Outside of school, I enjoy film + music, painting, and nature walks!
Christine:
Hi! I’m Chrissy (she/her), and I’m a 3rd-year Psychology major and Education minor. This is my first year as a PRB member, but I’ve worked as an RA for over a year. I love working with people and doing my part to support and bring joy to my community. Outside of school, I love spending time in the outdoors, whether it’s backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, or volunteering at the Rec. I also love music, art, and trying new hobbies - right now I’m learning to bake!
Jodi:
Hi! My name is Jodi (she/her/hers), and I am a 1st year student, with an expected major in Business Management Economics. I am excited to be joining the PRB family and furthering my education here at UCSC! Outside of school, I love hiking, cooking, and walking everywhere (to get matcha of course). I look forward to uplifting the UCSC community and exploring all that Santa Cruz has to offer!
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!
Madison:
Hello! My name is Madison (she/her/hers), and I am a 4th year Environmental Science and Feminist Studies double major. I just recently added Feminist Studies because I enjoyed the GEs that were offered in the course and it has been so eye opening. I have worked on campus the past 3 years, but this will be my first year as a PRB Member and I am so excited. I am a catcher and 2nd baseman on the schools’ club softball team, and have worked with EOP the past 2 years. A fun fact is that I try to watch everything I can at 2x speed.
Molly:
Hello! My name is Molly (she/her/hers) and I am a fourth-year Applied Mathematics and Economics student here at UC Santa Cruz. I plan to get my master's in Data Science post-grad and am super excited to further my education. This is my first year working with the Peer Review Board and am excited to work with the team and the UCSC community. Outside of school and work, I play soccer, go boogie boarding, and hang out with my friends. I am looking forward to this year!
Paisley:
Hello! My name is Paisley (she/her/hers), and I am a second-year student majoring in Biochemistry and Cognitive Science. This is my first year serving on PRB, and I am really excited to help the UCSC community. On campus, I am a member of a Panhellenic sorority and am involved in a biochemistry research lab. In my free time, I love going to the beach and trying new food spots in Santa Cruz. I have two dogs named Jingle and Polly, and my family is raising a service dog for veterans with PTSD named Sparrow.
Sathya:
Hey! I’m Sathya (she/her/hers), a second-year student majoring in Computer Engineering. This is my first year on the Peer Review Board, and I’m super excited to contribute to this amazing team. Outside of school and work, I love the outdoors, travelling, and trying local coffee shops. A fun fact is that I help my parents operate a boba store in our hometown! I look forward to help strengthen our campus and community!
Shanaya:
Hi, I’m Shanaya (she/her/hers), a third-year student majoring in Computer Science. I’m excited to return to the Peer Review Board this year to continue supporting students and our campus community. I recently finished a Software Engineering internship at Medtronic, where I worked on developing a simulation and improving the insulin-delivery algorithms. In my free time, I like hiking, attending San Jose Sharks games, and trying different iced coffee places! Fun Fact: I have a five-year old tortoise and his name is Bamboo, a three-year old tortoise, Bambii, and twenty fish.
Benjamin — CUIP:
Hello! My name is Benjamin (he/him/his) and I am a fourth-year Business Management Economics student. I was drawn to the Peer Review Board as I am passionate about community well-being and restorative justice practices. Outside of my role with PRB, I work as a Peer Coach for the Career Success office, as well as a Resident Assistant (RA) for Porter College. Additionally, I have a love for the outdoors, so when I am not working on one of these roles, you can find me hiking, at the beach, or at a music festival. I look forward to helping this campus community become even stronger throughout the duration of this year.
Esha — CUIP:
Hi! I’m Esha (she/her/hers) and I’m a 2nd year student majoring in Legal Studies here at UCSC. Along with the PRB, I also work as an intern at the Asian American/Pacific Islander resource center. This is my first year working with the PRB and I’m super excited to make a positive difference on campus, help with student growth, and strengthen our community!
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!
