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Catherine Lettieri - Program Director
Hello, I'm Cat and I have organized community-based opportunities around education, health, law, and civic engagement to enrich students' experiences outside the classroom. My work and research have focused on Changemaking, community-engaged learning, faculty development, community as co-educator, and college access, and I am passionate about community-driven problem-solving. I hold an MA in Higher Education Leadership from the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology from UC Davis and am currently pursuing my doctorate in Education Leadership. After completing my MA, I served as an Education Pioneer Fellow at the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education, focusing on parent involvement in low-income schools. Most recently I have been a Community Engagement Fellow through Western Washington University and I continue as a member of their CE Fellows Sister Incubator community of practice. I spend my free time exploring San Diego’s hiking trails with my partner, my two children, and our dog, Bowdoin. -
Alexis Urias - Assistant Director
Hello, I am Alexis Urias (he/him)! I am a proud first-gen Mexican-American born and raised in San Deigo, CA. I attended UC Irvine for undergrad and I completed my Masters in Higher Education from Cal State Fullerton in 2023. -
Mari Arandia - Assistant Director
Hi, I'm Mari Arandia (she/her)! Originally, I was born and raised in LA County before my family ended up moving to Riverside County. I'm a proud UCSD alum and earned my degrees in Public Health and Global Health. During my free time, I like to play video games with friends, try baking/cooking new recipes, and traveling! -
Destinee Taylor - Assistant Director
Hello! I’m Destinee (she/her). I grew up in the Inland Empire with my seven siblings before attending CSU San Marcos to obtain my BA in Literature and Writing Studies. From there, I went on to obtain my masters in higher education at CSU Fullerton. I love working with students and community members; prior to joining the UCSD College Corps staff, I worked with the UC Riverside College Corps program’s Cohort 1-3. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, writing, listening to music, and watching films and shows. -
Annie Lineberry - Operations Specialist
Hello, I am Annie Lineberry (she/her/hers). I am a dedicated higher education professional with a passion for student success and operational excellence. Originally from northern Nevada, I earned my BA in Theater from Southern Oregon University and completed my MA in Theater Education at Emerson College in 2019. -
Ariana Sanchez - Campus Compact VISTA Member
Hello! I’m Ariana Sanchez (she/her/ella), Cohort 4’s Campus Compact VISTA Member! I am a first-generation Mexican-American from Bakersfield, CA, and a recent UCSD grad. I earned my degrees in Education Sciences and Global Health, and while in undergrad, I served three years of service as a College Corps Fellow, part of Cohorts 1-3! I hope to pursue graduate school for counseling in the near future, so I would be happy to share my journey and how my service work connects with my career goals! I love matcha and chai drinks so you will definitely see me having one those during the year! -
Bryanna Guerrero - Student Assistant
Hi, I’m Bryanna Guerrero (she/her/ella)! I am a first-gen student from East LA, currently pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Systems and set to graduate in Spring 2026. Outside of school, you can usually find me watching movies, crocheting, and doing karaoke!