Isabella Amansec

• What does being a First-Generation College Graduate mean to you?

Being a first-generation college graduate means advocacy. With constant feelings of imposter syndome running down my throat, I've constantly had to remind and advocate for my existence within a university not designed for me. With that, being a first-gen college graduate also means paving way for other students in the community I come from. Therefore, as a teacher, I hope to provide the college pipeline to students who come from low-ses communities and marginalized backgrounds.

• What is your proudest moment from your time at UCSD?

My proudest moment has been being able to take on the positions of Youth Outreach Coordinator and Workshop Co-Coordinator for KPCORE. Through those specific positions, these opportunities have allowed me to connect my home community (Southeast San Diego) with UCSD. Furthermore, I truly got to see my passion for education and access work come into fruition through the various events and programs I have organized alongside my like-minded peers.

• Who are the family members, friends or loved ones who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

I would like to also thank my family and my partner for supporting me in all my different endeavors. Thank you to my parents for letting me major in Ethnic Studies and History, and allowing for the various major changes I've made. Thank you to my partner for supporting and giving constant words of encouragement with every small and large scale projects I took on throughout my four years. Thank you to my sister (who is also graduating with me this Spring) for always being there--we're finally graduating!

• Who are the staff, faculty or mentors who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

The most influential people thus far has been my APSA femtor, KPCORE board, Morse mentors, CCC coworkers, and my many EDS professors. They have constantly encouraged me all throughout my college journey and have reminded me of my existence within the academic and social justice spaces I have been a part of.

• What do you plan or hope to do after graduating?

I hope to become an Ethnic Studies K-12 teacher!

Campus Affiliations

Campus Involvement

• Member, APSA

• Youth Outreach Coordinator KP/KPCORE

• Workshop Co-Coordinator KPCORE

• Campus Outreach Ambassador EAOP

• Starbucks Employee

Cultural and Resource Centers

• Cross Cultural Center