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Aleyshka Barbosa

Working at the Multicultural Center has helped me... "build meaningful connections, navigate complex team dynamics, and grow both personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment."

"My time at the Multicultural Center has been a truly transformative experience, allowing me to grow not only as a leader but as an individual. Serving as the graduate assistant pushed me to develop skills that extend beyond peer collaboration—it taught me the value of responsibility, patience, and intentional guidance in a professional environment. This role challenged me to rise to the occasion, helping me mature and shape my character as I continue evolving into the leader I strive to become. It also allowed me to refine my mentorship abilities and become someone undergraduate students can turn to and look up to with trust and confidence." 

Your favorite quote or mantra: "God is within her, she will not fall" -Psalm 46:5 

Courtney Combs 

My role at the Multicultural Center has given me the opportunity to..." not only expand my resume, but it also helped me enhance my communication, content creation, and strategic planning skills." 

"My experience working at the Multicultural Center as a Social Media Specialist has been truly rewarding and transformative. I had the opportunity to highlight impactful programs, celebrate cultural diversity, and engage with students, staff, and faculty in meaningful ways. Through this position, I developed a deeper appreciation for inclusion and representation, while also growing both personally and professionally. The Multicultural Center provided me with a supportive environment to express my creativity, gain hands-on experience, and make lasting connections that I will carry with me far beyond my time at ��ɫ����TV.." 

Your favorite quote or mantra: “Never be afraid to lean into discomfort." 

Brandon Garcia 

Working at the Multicultural Center has helped me... "not only learn about myself and the work I want to indulge in once I graduate but also allowed me to dive deeper into certain aspects of my community I didn’t know much of and learned how to help or educate others."

"In addition, I strengthened my networking skills by learning how to effectively utilize the resources and support systems around me. Through my experience at the Multicultural Center, ��’v�� also found my voice and gained valuable insight from programs like Real Talk Tuesday and Soul Food Sunday—events that offer not only meaningful conversations and lasting memories but also leave participants with a deeper sense of community and understanding."

Your favorite quote or mantra: "A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." -Malcom X 

Nasir Terry

My role at the Multicultural Center has given me the opportunity to..."connect with a wide range of people across Stockton; from my ownresidents to staff to student leaders."

"����’s opened up opportunities to network with professionals on campus, collaborate with other student organizations, and build relationships that have helped me grow both personally and professionally—strengthening my confidence, expanding my leadership skills, and deepening my commitment to creating inclusive spaces for all students."

Your favorite quote or mantra: “Every inch of this land has been paid for with Black breath, Black bones, and Black brilliance. They buried us, but forgot we were seeds.”

Guivenchiali Saint Jean

Being part of the Multicultural Center allows me to..."pursue my interest and educate my peers on issues or topics they may not have known about before that ��’m passionate about."

"����’s allowed me to have a lot of professional development and growth while growing my social justice consciousness. The work I do at the Multicultural Center is very intentional and aligns with the word I want to do in my life. The MC really ��DZ����’tfeel like working at times. It feels like where I’m supposed to be." 

Your favorite quote or mantra: "The future belongs to those who prepare for it now." -Malcom X 

Moon Patel 

Being part of the Multicultural Center allows me to... "connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, share my own cultural heritage." 

"It has given me the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations that foster inclusion and mutual understanding. It provides a safe space where I can celebrate identity, challenge stereotypes, and work collaboratively on events and initiatives that promote equity, representation, and social justice. Through this experience, ��’v�� grown as a leader and ally, gaining the confidence to advocate for underrepresented voices and help create a campus environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. " 

Your favorite quote or mantra: “Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures." -Cesar Chavez 

Timaya McGowan

My role at the Multicultural Center has given me the opportunity to..."be in an environment where ��’m constantly learning and growing every day." 

"Not only am I able to pour into the campus community, but I also pour into myself through the intentional and meaningful work we do here. With the guidance of Ms. Jovin and Aleyshka, ��’v�� been pushed beyond measure to step into my leadership and truly believe that all things are possible. The MC is so much more than just a job/paycheck—����’s an experience and a blessing in disguise for anyone who gets to experience it!" 

Your favorite quote or mantra:“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” -Albert Einstein 

Dominick McPherson 

Working at the Multicultural Center has helped me... "take a step back and analyze the person I am and want to be."

"Working at the multicultural center has been a great experience because of the amount of growth ��’v�� gained. This opportunity has really made me take a step back and analyze the person I am and want to be. Not only internally but professionally and being knowledgeable. It made more aware have how I should speak, react, and think in situations. Not only that but also being aware of what is happening around the world. These last two semesters have been a life changer I feel like I am not the same person I was when I came here at the beginning of the year. And I cannot wait to grow even more and see what god has planned for me and the center. "

Your favorite quote or mantra: "Change is the law of life. Those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." – John F Kennedy

Jovani Bermudez 

Working at the Multicultural Center has helped me..."build upon skills that I had before entering, as well as develop new skills that I never thought I would need or have." 

"I was able to encounter situations through the various spontaneous encounters that take place within the MC which slowly began to sharpen skills such as public speaking, social skills, multitasking skills, communication skills, and opportunities to interact with people who differ from myself. Working at the MC has also helped me network on campus as conversations with people who are hosting/apart of things are frequent, as well as conversations with people regarding my own events. It has also helped me establish an amazing foundation within other campus departments as we frequently work with them, allowing me to build a reputation not just within the MC, but the rest of the campus as well.Overall, the MC has helped me settle into this campus, meet friends, network, and develop myself and my skills as an individual." 

Your favorite quote or mantra:“Don’t aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference.” -Denzel Washington 

Mo Keane

Working at the Multicultural Center has helped me... "grow in my professional capacities as a leader and organizer and expand my skillset!"

"Being a graduate coordinator at the Multicultural Center allowed me to gain invaluable experience as a leader, a colleague and an educator. I've been able to practice and hone my skillset to continuallly better myself, while engaging in critical and necessary work that benefits the community and the professional environment simultaneously."

Your favorite quote or mantra: "Be who you needed when you were younger." - Brad Montague

Britney Marrugo

Working at the Multicultural Center has been a great experience because... "it has pushed me to grow as an individual, personally and professionally."

"This has been a life changing experience. I have grown into the best young professional that I can be and it has all been thanks to the Multicultural Center and our director, who has been super intentional in all the work she gives us."

Your favorite quote or mantra: "Consistency is more important than perfection."

Andrew Simoes

Doing the work we do at the Multicultural Center is important because... "it helps students feel like they belong at Stockton and gives them a space that they feel like they do not need to hide who they are." 

"I will forever remember my time at the Multicultural Center because I will walk away with valuable experience that I will be able to take with me not just to other on-campus jobs, but to my future career as well." 

Your favorite quote or mantra: "Nothing worth doing is easy." 

Courtney Combs

Working at the Multicultural Center has been a great experience because... "I've had the opportunity to develop lasting connections with my P.R.E.P. Team, expanding my understanding of cultural diversity and inclusion." 

"Working at the Multicultural Center has not only been a job, but a journey of personal and professional growth. I am grateful for the experiences, connections and learning opportunities that have shaped my time here, and I look forward to carrying these lessons forward as I continue to pursue my career goals." 

Your favorite quote or mantra: "Don't be afraid to lean into discomfort."

Suleman Sami

Doing the work we do at the Multicultural Center is important because... "it cultivates a more inclusive and equitable society. This effort is vital in addressing systemic inequalities and fostering understanding for underrepresented communities." 

"Working at the Multicultural Center has been a fantastic experience. The people I meet and the stories the tell inspire me every day. This place has a strong sense of community, and  I'm honored to be a part of this passionate effort, which is more than simply a job." 

Your favorite quote or mantra: "Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." 

Arely Pina

Working at the Multicultural Center has helped me... "share experiences and grow professionally."

"The Multicultural Center has been a blessing to me. Working at the Center has made an impact on my life and created a deeper understanding of people."

Your favorite quote or mantra: "There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Hemingway

Kayla Flowers

Doing the work we do at the Multicultural Center is important because... "the Center provides educational programming, cultural events and opportunities in hopes to have meaningful engagement." 

"Working at the Multicultural Center, I've been fortunate to engage in meaningful projects and initiatives that have allowed me to develop my leadership skills and hone my ability to communicate effectively." 

Your favorite quote or mantra: "Perserverance is not a long race, it is many short races, one after the other." - Walter Elliot 

My'Air Henry

Working at the Multicultural Center has helped me... "become a better person professionally and personally. I have grown in so many ways through this job."

"Working at the Multicultural Center has been a great experience. This job has opened my eyes to so many things and have equpped me with skills that will help me in a professional environment after college." 

Your favorite quote or mantra: "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." - H. Jackson Brown Jr. 

Saba Bhatti

Working at the Multicultural Center has been a great experience because... "I have been able to see amazing events and get ideas for many new ones." 

"My work at the Multicultural Center has been intentional and has provided me with the courage to go above and beyond for bringing inclusivity and culture onto campus like never before."

Your favorite quote or mantra: "Verily, with hardship, there is relief." - Quran 94:5. 

Taina Altagracia-Paris

Doing the work we do at the Multicultural Center is important because... "it shares sensitive and significant topics out to the public through interactive and student-led programming. It gives students a platform and space ot have these conversations."

"My experience at the Multicultural Center has been beyond fulfilling and has made me a better person academically, personally and professionally."

Your favorite quote or mantra: "The Multicultural Center has no boundaries, it's a place for all." 

Shavie Lee

Doing the work we do at the Multicultural Center is important because... "it helps everyone learn about diversity, equity and inclusion within the world that we live in and to better understand/educate ourselves on the various ways people identify themselve, whether that be race, culture, gender, sexuality and other forms of identification among people."

"Working at the Multicultural Center has truly been an impactful and great experience when it comes to learning about diversity, equity and inclusion work in a college setting."

Your favorite quote or mantra: "Take every day minute by minute, day by day."