Ellis Eckles is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles majoring in Public Affairs and works as a research assistant for our ENRICH project.

Cristopher Espino is a third-year student double-majoring in Political Science and Education & Social Transformation Studies. He is the current Academic Affairs Commissioner within UCLA’s Undergraduate Student Association Council, representing over 30,000 students. Cristopher manages all facets of academic affairs, stewarding a substantial budget and orchestrating programs and initiatives aimed at advancing academic equity, particularly

Tae Thompson is a doctoral candidate in UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies, Urban Schooling Division. His research explores how educational institutions can facilitate success for marginalized students, particularly those who have had interactions with the child welfare and justice system. Tae is a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellow and aims to counter the master

Isabella Reina is a third year undergraduate student at University of California, Los Angeles, double majoring in Public Affairs and Communications. Isabella is a member of the AVENUE initiative and a research assistant on the TAY HUB FYI Housing Choice Voucher Study. Aside from research efforts, Isabella is a communications assistant for the Pritzker Center.

Mia Meza graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2024, earning a Bachelors of Nursing, with a minor in Chican@/Central American Studies. Mia is now a registered nurse in the emergency department at Antelope Valley Medical Center. At the Pritzker Center, Mia works on the AVENUE team and previously worked on the DV

Olivia Gilchrist is a third year undergraduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles, double majoring in Psychology and Public Affairs. She is a Camp Program Director with UCLA UniCamp and volunteers for Mentorship at UCLA. Olivia is also a research assistant at UCLA TIES for Families. She looks forward to supporting research and

Sophia Dsouza is a recent graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science. Currently, Sophia is a Survey Researcher for the UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families. She has worked on the Blind Removal, DV, Speaker Series, and ENRICH projects. Sophia is currently applying to

Brittney Hun graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2023, earning her Bachelors of Science in Human Biology and Society. At the Pritzker Center, Brittney works on the AVENUE Project, the Summer Child Welfare Academy, and our Speaker Series. Brittney plans on attending medical school and ensuring health and social equity for communities