CARE Program

Lorena Alvarado
4th Year, Philosophy

Hi everyone! My name is Lorena Alvarado, I’m from Los Angeles and I’m a 4th year philosophy major. I have been a member of BSAV since my second year, so becoming the program coordinator was a dream come true! I am also the president of my sorority Sigma Kappa which has given me the opportunity to become a leader within the community. I am passionate about advocating for change, and raising awareness on issues that impact our ability to have healthy relationships. My hope is to make an impact on the lives of those I get to meet this year through programming and outreach! I love the diversity at UCR, and I’m so thankful for the life path I have found thanks to CARE.

Marisol Jimenez
4th Year, Sociology

Hey everyone, my name is Marisol Jimenez and I am a 4th year Sociology major!  I was born and raised in Riverside County. The CARE office sparked my interest following freshman orientation, which helped me later apply and become a SAVE Peer mentor during my 2nd year. I later became a CARE Student Staff Member as a 3rd year and continue to hold the same  position for my last year here at UCR! :) I focus on programming and collaborating with the Ethnic and Gender Centers on campus. I look forward to creating programs that emphasize the values our office holds and spreading awareness on healthy relationships, consent, and boundaries. Outside of school, I love being outdoors in nature exploring and I love sushi. I’m excited to be back and make the most of my last year here with CARE! <3

Jasmin Maciel

4th Year, Liberal Studies w/ minor in Education

Hi y’all! My name is Jasmin Maciel (she/her/hers), and I am a fourth year Liberal Studies major with a minor in Education. I have always lived in the Inland Empire—specifically within Riverside’s Eastside community. Outside of my position with CARE, I am an AVID Tutor at my former high school; I volunteer at a local, private elementary school; and I am a member of FTOC at UCR. However, in terms of my connection to the CARE Office, it took off after realizing that my passions and goals aligned with their mission and values. Last year, I was a SAVE Peer Educator excited to work on campaigns and get the word out about preventative education and wellness empowerment. This year, I was granted the opportunity to move up and become the SAVE Peer Coordinator. Here, I am able to continue my equity work with both  SAVE and CARE, while also leading a group of students who are mutually dedicated to promoting and advocating for student’s health and healing

Michelle Nguyen

2nd Year, Media & Cultural Studies

Hello! My name is Michelle Nguyen and I’m currently a second year Media and Cultural Studies major. I look forward to creating graphics that can help people learn and spread awareness about healthy relationships and boundaries. In my free time (there isn’t much, trust me), you can find me enjoying the time of my life at concerts and melting away on the couch binging whatever’s on Netflix.

Audrey Tang

4th Year, Sociology

Hi everyone! My name is Audrey Tang and I am currently a 4th year undergraduate student at UC Riverside majoring in Sociology. Last year, I was a SAVE Peer Educator which led me to my current position as a CARE Student Staff Member. My current role focuses on social media content and curation in terms of prevention education. I joined the CARE Office because one of my passions is creating a safe space for students and faculty and for individuals’ to learn and cultivate healthy relationships and boundaries in their lives. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, reading, skincare, yoga, visiting museums, and trying new restaurants!

Songling Chen, M.Ed

GSA Diversity and Inclusion Academic Liaison (DIAL)

5th Year Doctoral Candidate, Higher Education Administration & Policy

Songling is a 5th year Ph.D. student in Higher Education Administration and Policy program. She obtained her Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from the University of Southern California (USC). She has over six years of experience in student affairs and has supported students from diverse backgrounds through mentoring, advising, teaching, pedagogy development, and research. Before coming to UCR, Songling worked as an academic advisor at USC. During her time at UCR, she worked as the Graduate Student Mentorship Program co-coordinator for two years and the instructional continuity consultant for one year. 

Songling is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for college students. Her research focuses on diversity and racial issues in U.S. higher education, including diversity in STEM fields and the experiences of Asian American college students. In Fall 2021, she completed the Making Excellence Inclusive: Graduate Student Diversity Certificate Program at UCR. As the GSA DIAL for the 2022-2023 academic year, she is committed to representing and advocating for graduate student concerns relating to discrimination and sexual harassment. 

In her spare time, Songling loves traveling and learning about different cultures. She backpacked to 12 countries in Europe when she studied abroad in Germany as an undergraduate. She has visited 18 states in the U.S. so far and plans to visit more. She previously lived in Beijing, Stuttgart, and Los Angeles.

Caylin Yorba-Ruiz

Graduate Student Intern

Boston University Master of Social Work Student 

Caylin is a graphic artist devoted to community wellness, advocacy, and social justice to promote healing. She is a UCR graduate and received a BA in Art (Studio) and a BA in Media & Cultural Studies. Caylin is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work to further her reach in community-based organizing. She aims to better understand the connection between art, social justice, and social work.

Caylin is interning with the CARE office to help develop programming for survivors on campus.