Fall 2023 Peer Advisers
The schedule for peer advisers is available below.
Did you know that the Economics Department hosts a team of trained student peer advisers ready to help anyone seeking to enhance their university experience? We encourage everyone to use this resource to ask questions, seek advice, and receive help to make informed, efficient decisions.
Trained peer advisers are available to assist student peers with:
- personal academic plans
- general questions about the majors and courses
- major declaration assistance
- Study Abroad Department approval forms
Peer advisers can be reached by email for appointments and advising at econpeer@ucsc.edu or directly by Zoom via our advising calendar. (Zoom meetings are limited to UCSC students).
Our trained peer advisers are economics majors who strive to make your college journey a little smoother. "We speak from our own personal experiences and are extremely happy to help out anyone who seeks it."
Our team currently consists of one lead peer adviser, Jairo Garcia, and nine peer advisers enrolled in a two-unit course designed to fully capture the peer advising experience. If you are interested in peer advising and have the enthusiasm and aptitude to help others, we typically accept applications every quarter and encourage you to apply here!
Jairo Garcia (Lead)
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: MW 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., TTh 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Hey everyone! My name’s Jairo (High-row) and I’m a fourth-year Crown affiliate. I’m majoring in business management economics with a concentration in accounting. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, weightlifting, and hanging out with my friends. Feel free to ask me any questions!
Belen Gutierrez
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: TTh 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Th 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Hi everyone! My name is Belen and I am a third-year Oakes affiliate. I am majoring in global economics and also have an interest in Latin American and Latino Studies courses. In my free time you can always catch me at the gym or spending time outside with friends. Always feel free to reach out, I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have!
Emily Kamalnathan
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: TTH 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, W 1:00-2:00 p.m., 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Hey everyone! My name is Emily (she/her) and I am a third-year Stevenson affiliate. I am majoring in business management economics, psychology, and anthropology. Some of my hobbies include: hiking, reading, singing, and photography. I also love going to the beach. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have!
Vedaant Katariya
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: TThF 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Hi everyone! My name is Vedaant and I am a third-year Cowell affiliate. I am a double-major in economics and politics, and I will be doing a minor in TIM. I love playing the guitar, soccer, golf, and randomly socializing! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
Nathalia Meer
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: TTh 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hello y’all! I’m Nathalia (she/her), a third-year economics major. I am in my last year here at the university, hopefully graduating in summer. I am a Cowell affiliate and I’ve spent a lot of time walking around campus, so feel free to ask me route questions too. In my free time I enjoy photography and cooking. Nice to meet all of you -- please feel free to direct questions my way. 
Richelle Miao
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: MWF 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Hello everyone! My name is Richelle (she/her), and I am a third-year student majoring in business management economics with a concentration in accounting. I studied abroad with UCEAP in London last summer, so I'm happy to help with any questions regarding my experience. Feel free to reach out!
Lucy Nguyen
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: M 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, T 1:00-2:00 p.m., W 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hi everyone! My name is Lucy (she/her) and I am a senior majoring in business management economics. I am currently studying abroad with UCEAP in Spain for the fall quarter of 2023 and have also managed to graduate in three years instead of four. I’d be happy to assist any students in regards to any of my experiences or anything else, so please feel free to reach out to me with any questions -- I’m more than happy to help! In my free time, I love going to the gym, the beach, dancing and of course, hanging out with friends.
Jerrod Reboredo
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: MTTh 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hello everyone, my name is Jerrod. I am a senior economics major and am affiliated with John R. Lewis College. I am from the East Bay area and have two pet chinchillas. I previously declared my major in global economics and before that, business management economics, so I can speak on these experiences as well as the French language program here at UC Santa Cruz. My interests include cooking, sports, and traveling. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me!
Antonio Rios Soto
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: MW 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
My name is Antonio (he/him), but you can call me Toni! I am a third-year pursuing a degree in business management economics with a concentration in accounting. I love weightlifting, reading, going to concerts, rock climbing, and traveling. After I graduate, I plan to travel and pursue an MBA. I'm super excited to join the peer advising team this fall! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have.
Giovanna Santiago
econpeer@ucsc.edu
Schedule: WF 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hey everyone! My name is Giovanna (she/her) and I am a third-year Stevenson affiliate. I am majoring in business management economics and minoring in TIM. I love cooking/baking, snowboarding, exploring nature, reading, and hanging out with friends. I am planning to study abroad next fall quarter in Barcelona, Spain. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
