Keliana Rios

She/They

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

It means that all my hard work and dedication has paid off for not just me, but for my whole family.

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

Being part of the basic needs team!

• What advice do you have for current or future first-generation students?

When it gets hard, show how resilient us first-gen students are!

• 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?

My family and friends. Thank you for the overall support and for always being there.

• 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 students and the staff at the HUB Basic Need Center! It's such a warm and caring community and i loved being there.

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

I'll continue working with Basic Needs for about a year and then I will look into a Master of Social Worker program!

Campus Affiliations

Campus Involvement

• Associated Students Vice President Of Food and Housing

• Triton Food Pantry Mobile Pantry Manager

• CalFresh Outreach Assistant

Cultural and Resource Centers

• The HUB Basic Needs Center