Our Leadership Team
Guided by passion and expertise, our leaders provide the support that powers Nuestra Ciencia’s mission.
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Alejandra Yep
(Biological Sciences)
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Jasmine Nation
(Liberal Studies)
Post Doc:
Dr. Perla Ramos Carranza
(Liberal Studies and Biological Sciences)
TA:
Isaiah Rivera
(Liberal Studies)
Meet the incredible leaders behind Nuestra Ciencia! Dr. Alejandra Yep and Dr. Jasmine Nation are our faculty advisors who bring years of experience in science education and community engagement. Dr. Perla Ramos Carranza is passionate postdoctoral scholar guiding research and alumni network development. Finally, Isaiah is our supportive teaching assistant helping our Learn By Doing Lab thrive. Together, they provide invaluable leadership, ensuring Nuestra Ciencia remains impactful, inclusive, and grounded in meaningful mentorship.
Our Team
From different majors to different journeys, our team is a tapestry of experiences working toward a common mission: equitable science for all.
Back Row: Emily Hernandez^, Carolina Altbaum*, Yesenia Ceja*,
Xavier Aguilar^
Middle Row: Isaiah Rivera^ , Dr. Yasmine Nation^, Dr. Alejandra
Yep*, Dr. Perla Ramos Carranza*^, Kathryn Hutchinson* , Ximena
Santos^, Evelyn Soto (Kinesiology and Public Health), Ariela
Rugendorf (Food Science and Nutrition), Aylin Fernandez*
Bottom Row: Alexi Ringler (Computer Science), Kali Rye (Spanish),
Deisi Luna^, Sarah Lazaro*, Mia Muzquiz*, Carlos Leonel Ferreyra
(Spanish), Bili Chavez (English)
Not Pictured: Madison Hershorin^, Mirca Gomez ^, Carolina
Gutierrez*, Cristal Gomez^, Bianca Cruz^, Victoria Lancaster
(Spanish and French), Sema Lew*, Stephanie Mendez*
* = Biological Sciences ^ = Liberal Studies
2024 Learn By Doing Lab
Back Row: Alexis Espinoza (Industrial Technology and
Packaging), Bianca Cruz^, Dr. Alejandra Yep*, Daya Rameirez^,
Carolina Altbaum*, Kali Rye (Spanish), Yesenia Ceja*, Emily
Hernandez^
Bottom Row: Natali Ceja (Biomedical Engineering), Sarah
Lazaro*, April Valdez-Garcia^, Tatum Schneider*, Ana
Banuelos^, Dr. Yasmine Nation^, Fatima
* = Biological Sciences ^ = Liberal Studies
Back Row: Isaiah Rivera^, April Valdez-Garcia^, Daya
Rameirez^, Ana Banuelos^, Ariela Rugendorf (Food Science and
Nutrition), Alexis Espinoza (Industrial Technology and
Packaging)
Bottom Row: Alexi Ringler (Computer Science), Natali Ceja
(Biomedical Engineering), Tatum Schneider*