USRC Staff

Marie Alexandra R. Ibarra, M.A.

Pronouns: She/Her

Coordinator, Undocumented Student Resource Center

Phone: (510) 885-2840
Email: mariealexandra.ibarra@csueastbay.edu

Marie is a #ForeverPioneer. She shares a range of experience working with diverse student populations: from international affairs in Japan, supporting K-12 leadership development and special needs students, as well as contributing to postsecondary academic support services from the Midwest to the West Coast (e.g., writing centers and resources, first-year and first generation student experiences, undocumented/DACAmented communities, and transfer student programs). She strives to support the holistic development of students in the face of adversity and oppressive institutional structures, and works to further empower students to believe in themselves and their strengths. 

Valeria Barrios, B.A.

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Assistant Coordinator, Undocumented Student Resource Center

Phone: (510) 885-4311
Email: valeria.barrios@csueastbay.edu

Valeria Barrios (She/Her/Ella) is the DISARC Assistant Coordinator for the Undocumented Student Resource Center. Valeria is a daughter of immigrant parents from Zacatecas, Mexico and first-generation Chicana alumni from California State University, East Bay. #GoPioneers! 

Valeria has a Bachelors in Ethnic Studies with a Chicanx/Latinx Studies concentration and a minor in Sociology.  As a first-generation Chicana and community college transfer student, she understands the immediate challenges experienced by first-generation BIPOC college students, such as the need for college/career tools, guidance, academic readiness, imposter syndrome, financial barriers, and lack of representation and community while also balancing the cultural and familial responsibilities of being a child of immigrants. As she navigated the world of higher education and overcame these obstacles, she came across two realizations: the need for more representation and the profound impact that mentorship and community have on an individual.

Valeria was also a DISARC student assistant for the Undocumented Student Resource Center during her time at CSUEB and she’s happy to be back with her DISARC family! Her goal is to continue fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students are allowed to be unapologetically themselves while receiving guidance and support ensuring their success.

Emmanuel C.

Pronouns: He/Him

Class: Junior

Hobbies: Model kit building, reading, writing

Languages: English and Spanish

What does it mean to be a Pioneer of color?

Being in the success centers and participating in the events has given me a sense of welcoming and acceptance I’ve often struggled with before. To be a Pioneer of color is to celebrate my differences and to connect with those different than I am and help them celebrate their differences while creating a community.

How does working with the Center connect with your personal and academic goals?

I’ve often struggled with social events and finding a place where I feel that I belong. Working at the center gives me the ability to create events that bring people together who might share my interests and provide an experience that we have all been wanting. Working at the USRC also means providing a vital resource to undocumented students, who are already struggling with the difficulties of commuting, tuition, and classes. I work to make sure students know that there are people who are here for them and are willing to help.

Ayush Nilesh Moghe.

Pronouns: He/Him

Class: Sophomore

Hobbies: Playing Sitar, Music, Cooking.

Languages: English, Marathi, Hindi, Sanskrit.

What does it mean to be a Pioneer of color?

To be a Pioneer of Color is to celebrate every culture and understand them through deep philosophies. I consider myself a cultural person and following the culture while celebrating all the cultures and spreading joy is what I mean.

How does working with the Center connect with your personal and academic goals?

I have always loved to connect to new people and socialize creating my social identity. Working in the center is so much of socializing and making connections which I wanted to meet. Also, being able to be a part of the campus community and serving the campus through various activities and events is what I look forward to enjoy while working at this centre.