Richard Andrew Lee II

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

It means that I am able to inspire future first-generation students and create a path that they can follow.

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

Finishing BIPN 105. That class to me seemed like the right of passage into being a graduate. It was the most time consuming class with a final that was more difficult than the MCAT Bio section.

• 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?

Friends: Marisa Felix, Uttam Kalluri, Veronnica Soteras, Derrik Nghiem, Felipe Rangel, Luis Diaz, Diego Tocol, Makhai Husband, and Matthew Nobuhara

Day 1's: Emmanuel Cruz, Hugo Cruz, Randy Martinez, Derik Escobar, Daniel Diaz, Tony Guerrero, Emmanuel Mena, Gary Villar, Jeremiah Marshall, Jonathan Flores, Reymon Garcia, Chandler McMullens, Daniel Pulido, Damian Garcia, and Mike Givens

Family: Richard Lee, Maria Oliva Lee, Brian Lee, Noe Gonzalez, and Agustina Gonzalez

• 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?

Philbert Tsai (Physics Professor)

Kevin Lewis (Sociology Professor)

Dr. Andre Pinesett (Physician/Mentor)

Rhett Farinholt (Best TA)

Thank you for everything! I would not have been where I am right now without your guidance.

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

I will be attending the UCSD Pre-medical Post-bacc for the upcoming year and upon completion, apply to medical school to become a physician.

Campus Affiliations

Campus Involvement

• Hermanos Unidos: Member

• Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students: Member

• Chicanos/Latinos For Community Medicine: Member

• Vituity: Medical Scribe

• Palomar Hospital: Pathmaker Intern

• Darrow Stem Cell Institute: Clinical Research Intern

• Strive: Coach

• UCSD Autism Center of Excellence: Clinical Assistant & Eye Tracker

Student Retention & Success Programs

• Student Success Coaching Program

Cultural and Resource Centers

• Raza Resource Centro