Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Programs
Director
Administrative Staff
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Our team is available for remote and in-person one-on-one 30-minute consultations. To schedule an appointment, click the button below. Once scheduled, you will receive an email and calendar invite from our team with additional information. Consultations must be scheduled 12 hours in advance. First appointment available at 9:30am and last appointment available at 4:00pm. We welcome walk-ins!
SSARC Student Ambassadors
Sofia Gomez-Inowe (she/her/hers)
Major(s): International Studies and French
Minor(s): Linguistics
Class Standing: Junior
Other Campus Involvements: ASUCI – External Vice President Communications Aide, UNICEF at UCI Advocacy Co-Chair,
Visions for Change Co-President, International Studies Honors
Meet Sofia, a proud Tijuana native who also calls San Diego home, blending both cultures
into her daily life. A competitive golfer and occasional coach, she enjoys baking
with friends and spending time with her six dogs (most of them lovable foster fails).
With a passion for current events, pursuing research on international borders, and
a goal of attending law school, Sofia is eager to grow as a leader and build strong,
collaborative communities.
Lily Paris Zahraii (she/her/hers)
Major(s): Psychology
Class Standing: Junior
Other Campus Involvements: Delta Delta Delta - Vice President of Community Relation, Volunteer at Brain Exercise
Initiatives, Researcher for Sara Mednick Sleep Lab
Meet Lily, a lifelong artist and nature lover who grew up in Irvine and has lived
in many places that shaped her creative spirit. From yoga to beach days, she brings
passion and energy to everything she does. Lily is deeply committed to her studies
and is proudly working toward her dream of earning a PhD.
Cassidy Wu (she/her/hers)
Major(s): Economics and Education Sciences
Class Standing: Senior
Other Campus Involvements: Crosslife College Fellowship, Asian American Christian Fellowship
Meet Cassidy, a San Francisco native with a love for matcha lattes, picnics, and meaningful
conversations. She recently launched a small art business specializing in doodle caricatures
and is excited to see it grow. As a SSARC Ambassador, Cassidy is passionate in supporting
fellow Social Science students through academic challenges and the uncertainties of
the workforce, offering encouragement every step of the way.
Kiley Wielenga (she/her/hers)
Major(s): Political Science and Business Administration
Class Standing: Junior
Other Campus Involvements: Morse Coda A Capella – Co-President
Meet Kiley Wielenga, an Orange County native thrilled to join the SSARC Ambassador
team and collaborate with fellow students. A standout fun fact: her a cappella group
recently placed third at the ICCA Semifinals in its very first year! Kiley brings
enthusiasm, creativity, and a team spirit to everything she does.
Crystal Zaragoza (she/they)
Major(s): Sociology
Minor(s): Chicano/Latino Studies
Class Standing: Senior
Other Campus Involvements: UCI Housing - Operations Assistant, Coordinator for the Undergraduate/Undeclared
Mentor Program, Student Center Board of Advisors selected At Large Member, Antbassador
Captain for Campus Representatives
Meet Cristal, a SouthEast LA native who has a passion for doing special effects makeup,
hosting picnics, and going on thrifting adventures. Intent on making a difference
on this campus, Cristal is spending her senior year conducting her own Sociological
research on accessibility in higher education.
France Sy (she/her/hers)
Major(s): International Studies
Minor(s): Urban Studies
Class Standing: Senior
Other Campus Involvements: LeadHER Mentee, Model United Nations – Administrative Team Member
Meet France, originally from the Philippines, she is dedicated to working towards
earning a master’s degree and going to law school after graduation. While finding
new spots with fun drinks to try, France is working on her honors thesis on the relationship
between legal status and employer/employee relationships.
Haley Nguyen (she/her/hers)
Major(s): Psychology and Informatics
Class Standing: Sophomore
Other Campus Involvements: UCI School of Education - Research Assistant
Meet Haley, who hails from Orange County but can be found practically everywhere else
— whether in a concert pit in LA, rating every San Diego poké plate, or on thrift
sprawls on the East Coast. Haley is thrilled to join the SSARC team and combine her
passions for student advocacy, event planning, and community building to support her
Social Science peers.
Do you want to be the next Ambassador?.
Please fill out this interest form to stay informed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mailing Address
Social Sciences Academic Resource Center (SSARC)
1230 Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway
University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-5100
Telephone: (949) 824-8322
Email: ssarc@uci.edu
Direction (UCI Campus)
The Center's Administrative Suite is located on the 1st floor of the Social and Behavioral
Sciences Gateway (SBSG).
See: SSPB Building (214)
Directions to the campus can be found here.


