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
Major(s): International Studies
Minor(s): Humanities and Law
Class Standing: Sophomore
Other Campus Involvements: ASUCI - Special Interests International Senator
Meet Sophia, 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 five dogs (most of them lovable foster fails).
With a passion for current events and a goal of attending law school, Sophia is eager
to grow as a leader and build strong, collaborative communities.
Sariyah Savannah Stevenson
Major(s): Sociology
Class Standing: Junior
Other Campus Involvements: InterVarsity - Bible Study Leader
Meet Sariyah from San Jacinto, a vibrant desert town she proudly calls home. With
a big family of six siblings, she brings warmth, energy, and a love for unique snacks
(candy canes and pickles included). Sariyah enjoys reading, practicing ASL, and is
currently preparing for a speaking engagement while aiming to keep her with her academics.
Emory Slane
Major(s): Business Economics
Minor(s): Drama
Class Standing: Senior
Other Campus Involvements: Gamma Phi Beta - Philanthropy Chairwoman, Metro Theatre Company - General Member, UCI School of Law - Student Assistant
Meet Emory, a Business Economics major from Northern California who brings creativity
and heart to everything she does. With 17 years of experience in dance and musical
theatre, a passion for the outdoors, and a love for giving back through philanthropy,
Emory thrives on connecting with others. She also spreads joy as a Disneyland cast
member and is excited to support her peers in this role.
Nora Tang
Major(s): Business Economics and Art
Class Standing: Junior
Other Campus Involvements: Writing Center - Peer Tutor, Undergraduate Finance Association - Executive Vice President
Meet Nora, a Business Economics and Art major with a passion for all things visual
from watercolor and oil painting to ceramics. A longtime Irvine local and self-proclaimed
noodle lover, Nora hopes to launch a small business and pick up a new language in
the coming year.
Kiley Wielenga
Major(s): Political Science
Minor(s): Business Management
Class Standing: Sophomore
Other Campus Involvements: Morse Coda A Capella - Activities Coordinator
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.
Cassidy Wu
Major(s): Economics and Education Sciences
Class Standing: Junior
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.
Lily Paris Zahraii
Major(s): Psychology
Minor(s): Hearing and Speech
Class Standing: Sophomore
Other Campus Involvements: Delta Delta Delta - Director of Academic Excellence
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 and cheering
on the spirit squad, 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.
Do you want to be the next Ambassador?.
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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.