Support Staff

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Hello Anteater Community, my name is Jenna Ryan, and I am thrilled to be the Financial Analyst 2 with the great team at the UCI Counseling Center.

My journey in higher education began more than 14 years ago at the College of Science, Technology, and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with students, faculty, and staff in the lively college environment. I am a fierce advocate for mental health wellness and services and am delighted to support a critical resource on the UCI Campus.

I love traveling with my family, taking long walks with our sassy golden retriever Rose, and enjoying a good meal surrounded by friends.

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Hello and welcome to the UCI Counseling Center! My name is Elizabeth Perez and I am currently studying to be a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. I have always had a passion in helping people and as a front desk staff I am grateful to be a part of this team. The UCI Counseling Center has great mental health support and resources for students that may need assistance. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!  We are here to help!

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It’s an honor to work at the UCI Counseling Center. Prior to my current role, I worked as a Clinical Social Worker here at the Counseling Center for five years. I have also held previous Program Coordinator and management roles in several different community-based organizations. I am passionate about improving access to mental health care and continuous quality improvement of our systems to enhance the student experience. I look forward to assisting you!
BA in Sociology, Biola University; Master’s in Social Work, Cal State University Long Beach

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Jamie Jones is the Counseling Center Coordinator and has been with UCI since 2004. She provides administrative support to the Counseling Center staff and is happy to assist students, staff and others with questions regarding the services offered by the Counseling Center. Jamie is also Green Dot certified and believes that UCI can be a leader in reducing violence on college campuses using proactive violence prevention strategies and good bystander intervention. Jamie also facilitates HealthRHYTHMS drum circles for various departments on campus for teambuilding and stress reduction. She has a B.B.A in Marketing from Texas Tech University and has many years of experience working in Academic settings here and abroad. She has also held positions working for large corporations and small businesses. She is happy to use her organizational, business and support skills to assist students and staff here at UCI.

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Hello and welcome to the UCI Counseling Center, Anteaters! As a proud UCI alumna with a BA in Psychology, I am honored to serve you. As a first-generation, low-income, Asian American, navigating higher education was difficult for me, however, the counseling center provided me with the guidance and resources that I needed to thrive and succeed. I was able to learn crucial skills to navigate my interpersonal relationships, overcome anxiety, and healthy coping skills to deal with stressful situations. I am eager to help other students who may also be struggling. I feel so privileged to be able to give back to the campus and community that transformed my life. Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding our counseling services or campus life, I would love to help you!

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Welcome to the UCI Counseling Center!

 My name is Rosa Elena Leon and I am thrilled to be a part of this amazing team. I graduated in 2020 from California State University, Chico with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. I am looking forward to continuing my education and playing a part in helping guide students. As a first-generation student myself, I understand the many transitions and obstacles many of us have had to face. The idea of counseling can be daunting to some but here at UCI we are more than ready to provide support and resources to anyone.

By being a part of this team, I am here to help eradicate any negative stigmatization regarding mental health and outreach resources. Please never hesitate to seek help.

Outside of work, I enjoy being active outdoors, hanging out with friends/family, and watching LA Galaxy soccer games.

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Hi all! I’m Olivia, Clinical Applications and Information Systems Analyst here at the UCI Counseling Center. After a few years developing a background in social services and community healthcare, I’m thrilled to be back on a college campus. I have a strong appreciation for public institutions, especially universities, where the density of resources is unparalleled and my value of information and resource accessibility is shared. It’s important to me that students from all backgrounds feel comfortable with and entitled to every resource the university has to offer. I look forward to contributing to this and to students’ academic and personal success through the work we do here at the Counseling Center. Zot.

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As one of the Counseling Center’s front desk staff, I enjoy getting to interact with all the students who call us or come through our doors, and to help them find the type of services that are right for them.  Feel free to reach out to us if you’re ever in need of a little help; that’s what we’re here for!

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Hi Anteaters! It is a privilege for me to serve the UCI community. Ever since I was young I always dreamed of attending this prestigious school and now I get the opportunity to be on campus every school day! I am an exercise science graduate from CSULB and love to do fitness activities such as table tennis, hiking, and lifting weights. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this community! Be sure to use the counseling center because it is an amazing resource for all students and staff!

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I am very excited to be part of the UCI Counseling Center team. I graduated from Indiana University and I previously worked at a University in Los Angeles. I also have experience working for non-profit organizations that provide health services to the public. I enjoy using my skills to help others and improve my community. In my free time I like to go to Lakers games, try new restaurants, and explore the beaches.

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Hello Anteaters, my name is Miguelangel, and I’ve had the honor to work at UCI since January of 2021. I earned my B.A in Television Production at Cal State Northridge. As a front desk staff at the counseling center, it is my goal to give you a warm welcome and connect you with the resources you need to make your student experience as smooth as possible. I know college can be tough, but I believe you are tougher. With that being said it is always good to ask for help! So come on down to the counseling center and say hello. We’re here to help!

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Hello UCI Anteaters! I am so thrilled to serve you here at UCI Counseling Center. I got my degree from California State University Fullerton with a B.S. in Human Services. Pursing higher education can be difficult so please reach out if you need guidance along the way!