Brittney is a second-time Resident Dean for COSMOS this summer but is no stranger to Residence Life. She has been in her role as an Assistant Director at UC San Diego for the last six years, and in Residence Life at multiple institutions for over a decade. She would go to jail for her mini golden doodle Stevie, teaches indoor spin classes for fun, and is starting year 3 of her doctorate program this fall to make sure she has NO free time. Brittney loves working with students and is so excited to work with the COSMOS crew this month! 

My name is Rubia Hernandez (she/her/s/ella) and I am one of the Resident Deans for COSMOS this summer! I graduated from UCMerced with a B.A in Political Science and from SDSU with a Masters in Postsecondary Educational Leadership. I have been working at UC San Diego for the past 6 years within residence life, ensuring that students living with us on campus get the most of their experience here and have all the right support or resources. Fun Fact: My name means blonde in Spanish! I love reading, playing video games, watching movies, and exploring San Diego with my pup named Bagel. I’m excited to be part of the COSMOS community this summer and to create a fun and safe home away from home for your COSMOS students.