The Microbiology Graduate Student Association (Microbiology GSA) is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive community for current and future graduate students within the Microbiology Graduate Program. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment to enhance both academic and professional growth.
The Microbiology GSA serves as a representative body, providing a voice for microbiology graduate students within the department and broader university community. We are committed to advocating for student needs, and organizing events that enrich the graduate experience including workshops, outreach events, and socials.
To keep up with our events and activities follow us on our social media. Instagram & twitter: @ucr_mcbl
To connect with us and get involved, please reach out to our email ucrmicrogsa@gmail.com.
Members of the Executive Board
PRESIDENT
Esbeiry Cordova-Ortiz
VICE PRESIDENT
Roxanna Pignolet
TREASURER
Yue (Laurie) Zhang
SECRETARY
Derek Ly
FUNDRAISING CHAIR
Jessica Wu-Woods
SOCIAL CHAIR
Nouneh Boodaghian
OUTREACH CHAIR
Julissa Perez-Marron
GSA REPRESENTATIVE
Jasmine Castellanos
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Mark Swenson
FIRST-YEAR AMBASSADOR
Ryan Quaal
Support our GSA
If you would like to donate to our GSA, please contact our Treasurer above. We thank you for any donations, funds will be used to directly enhance the Microbiology graduate student experience.
Our logo was designed by a talented past microbiology graduate student, Julie Ngov.
