People

Molly Mascal

she/her

senior

Sociology, minor in Poverty, Inequality and Social Justice

mmascal@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “Lemon Glow” by Beach House

Molly Mascal is from Sacramento, California. She likes reading, baking and crocheting. She will make every effort to identify challenges international students face on campus and ensure that they have all the resources and opportunities they need to overcome challenges, to succeed academically and to make lasting friendships at UCSB!

Ivy Otgonbat

she/her

junior

Economics and Accounting, minor in French

iotgonbat@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “International Love” by Pitbull

Ivy Otgonbat comes from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Her hobbies include horse-riding, baking, playing volleyball and skincare. Ivy looks forward to creating an environment where students can freely share niche cultural experiences.

Jenny Li

she/her

senior

Financial Math and Statistics, Economics and Accounting, minor in Educational Studies

jennyl@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran

Jenny Li is from Shanghai, China. She is a huge fan of roller coaster rides. Jenny believes that the A.S. Global Gaucho Commission should build a space where international students feel they belong, that their voices matter, and that they have the tools to succeed academically and personally.

Nancy Ruzicka Medina

she/her

senior

Political Science

nruzicka@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “Life in the Fast Lane” by Eagles

From Lakeport, California, Nancy Ruzicka Medina is a lover of exploration and spontaneous adventuring, whether it’s a weekend getaway to a new city or something completely out of the loop. As the Policy Director, she is here to ensure each student is educated on every aspect of their experience abroad and that they feel secure in having back-up when they need it.

Yoyo Na Huang

she/her

junior

Writing and Literature, History of Art and Architecture

ynhuang@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “Breakaway” by Avril Lavigne

Yoyo Na Huang hails from Wuxi, China. In her free time, she enjoys doodling and hanging out with her dog. Through her work, she hopes that international students can feel like they are valuable members of the community.

Olivia Aquilina

she/her

senior

Communications

oaquilina@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “Something That I Want (From Tangled)” by Grace Potter

Olivia Aquilina is from Santa Clarita, California. She enjoys dancing, crocheting and coffee-shop-hopping. Olivia looks forward to fostering a welcoming space where international students feel respected, included, and supported academically, socially and culturally.

Sophie Lok

she/her

sophomore

Economics, Communications

slok@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “Let It Happen” by Tame Impala

Sophie Lok is from Alhambra, California and Hong Kong, China. As a Project Officer, Sophie wants to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere that promotes the well-being and success of international students both academically and socially.

Duru Arda

she/her

freshman

Computer Science

darda@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” from La La Land

Duru Arda comes from Istanbul, Turkey. She likes gaming, listening to music and exploring new places. Duru wants to ensure that students feel seen and recognized in a country that may be unfamiliar to them, and to build a community where they are supported, understood, and able to connect with other people who have similar experiences.

Samrita Sivakumar

she/her

sophomore

Economics, Political Science

ssivakumar@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson

Samrita Sivakumar is from Mountain House, California. Her hobbies are dancing ad clothing design. Creating a positive and comfortable environment for international students is especially important to Samrita because she has relatives who are international students and understands how challenging it can be to acclimate to a large campus like UCSB.

VACANT

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Yuchang (Jenny) Jiang

she/her

senior

History of Public Policy and Law, Political Science, minor in German

yjiang@as.ucsb.edu

🎵 “History Has Its Eyes on You” from HAMILTON

Yuchang Jiang, or Jenny, comes from Shanghai, China. She likes to watch stand-up comedy and musicals and to write novels. For Jenny, to create a positive and comfortable environment for international students is to be responsible, responsive, and understanding for all and to lend a hand whenever she can.

VACANT

Timothy Grigsby

he/him/his

timothyg@as.ucsb.edu

Timothy Grigsby has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Education, and serves as A.S. Global Gaucho Commission’s Staff Advisor. A fun fact about Tim is that he has lived on three continents!