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Alumni Updates

The Ethnic Studies Program faculty and staff are proud of all the Ethnic Studies Minors. We are always happy to learn what our minors do after their undergraduate careers at Santa Clara University. If you are an alumnus and would like to be included in the Ethnic Studies Newsletter and this Alumni Updates page, please fill out the online Alumni Survey Form or contact the ESP.

Sylvia Anguiano (Sociology, ’02)
Currently enrolled in a M.A. program in Administration of Justice at San José State University.

Amparo Cid (Political Science and Sociology, ’06)
Started Law School in the Fall of 2007 at UC Davis.

Paul Correa (Political Science, ’96)
Elected Council Member for the City of Gilroy—the “Garlic Capital of the World.”

Alicia Gallegos (Political Science, '99)
Grade Principal of Downtown College Preparatory in San José State University.

Gladys Garcia (Sociology, ’01)
Enrolled in Ph.D. program in Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Jose Gutierrez (Religious Studies, ’98)
Currently an Intellectual Property Paralegal at Weil, Gotshal & manges, LLP (Redwood Shores, CA).  Responsible for supporting attorney team on various cases involving patent infringement litigation.  Married to Shannon Brown (SCU alum '98 - English), have 2 kids, Grace Marisol (4) and Elena Marisay (1).  Trying to save money and pursue an MA in Ethnic Studies.  Want to help open the door to new opportunities of learning and understanding the value of tolerance and multi-cultural awareness.

Latanya Johnson (Marketing, ’96)
Assistant Executive Director for Advancement at Archbishop Mitty High School.

Mayka Mei (Communication and Ethnic Studies, ’06)
Social Media Specialist and Writer/Editor at Aplia.

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Christina Morales Guzman (History, ’01)
Currently a Ph. D candidate in History at the University of California, Santa Cruz.  Christina took time off her busy schedule to visit Santa Clara University and taught Ethnic Studies 20 - Intro to Chicana/o Studies in Spring 2007.

Linh Chi Nguyen (Sociology and Ethnic Studies, ’06)
People Programs Specialist at Google.

Manuel Perez (Communication, ’04)
Dean of Student Development, American River College.  In the community, Manuel serves as co-artistic director and a dancer for Raices de mi Tierra, a professional and traditional Mexican folklore dance group.

Anna Sampaio (Political Science, ’92)
Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Colorado at Denver.

Alberto Torrico (Political Science, ’92)
Alberto is an active member of the Democratic Party.  Elected in 2004 as California State Assembly Member representing District 20. Alberto was selected as guest speaker at the Second Annual Ethnic Studies Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series at Santa Clara University on May 5th, 2007.  His talk entitled "Civic Engagement in California Today" was a great success and had a transformative effect on those who attended.

Phung Truong (Psychology and Ethnic Studies, ’09)
Started Law School at SCU - Fall 2009. 

Citlali Vasquez-Ramos (Sociology, ’04)
College Guidance Counselor at Downtown College Prep, San Jose.

Erin White (Political Science and Ethnic Studies, ’05)
University of Oregon, Law School, specializing in Family Law, Child Advocacy Law, and Elder Law.