Site Leaders & Staff Partners for Fall 2024!

Yesica Medina

Hi! My name is Yesica Medina. I am a 4th year student studying Health, Society, and Policy, Economics, and minoring in Spanish. I am a first-generation Mexican American. In my free time, I love to be outside, be active, and love to learn! I also music I am excited to be leading the Queer Advocacy break. There is so much to discuss and learn from the break I'm leading. From the history, to healthcare, societal, and systemic barriers that the LGBTQ+ community faces, and how we can advocate for them and ourselves. I can’t wait to create a community within the this break where we discuss and learn from each other and our experiences while engaging with community partners and their experiences.

Jenni Aguilar

Colton Stettler

Colton is a graduate student at the University of Utah pursuing his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy (Student Affairs). Over the past six years, Colton has created new traditions, promoted accessibility on-campus, and helped underprivileged students in the community get caught up in their academics at Utah Valley University. He is excited to start his new chapter at the University of Utah! In his free time, Colton can be found hiking, camping, playing pickleball, or watching the newest episode of Survivor.

Emma Taggart

Hi, I'm Emma! My pronouns are she/they/he. I'm in my second year of college and am from Logan, Utah. I'm studying political science and minoring in gender studies! I attended the Disability Advocacy last fall. After I get my bachelor's, I hope to go to law school and become a civil rights lawyer to improve laws and legislation for the queer community. I love thrifting, doing yoga, and I am trying to develop a green thumb!

Chris Harris

Growing up in Denver in a single-parent household, I developed resilience and determination early on. After high school, I joined the US Marines, specializing in combat arms, which allowed me to travel the world and gain invaluable experiences. For the past 13 years, I have been dedicated to working within University Health, focusing on education and outreach providing invaluable experiences for both communities and medical students. My journey has led me to pursue a Ph.D. in Education Leadership and Organizational Management, driven by a passion for fostering an inclusive and academic environment. My diverse background and experiences fuel my commitment to making a positive impact in the field of education.

Jasmine Aguilar

Hi everyone! My name is Jasmine, and I am the site leader for the First Generation Identity & Nature Break! I am a senior triple majoring in HSP, CommSHER, and Economics with minors in Psychology, Medical Humanities, and an Integrated Honors Health. I am super stoked to be a site leader, especially in regard being a first-generation of Mexican heritage student myself and a nature enthusiast! A huge proponent of this break is exploring nature through the lens of our common background, further delving into our perspectives as to what our bond is with nature and how to further grow with it. Other passion projects of mine, is understanding our indigeneity and our roles as environmental stewards of this earth! Through this break, I hope to be able to address and discuss the complex issues we are facing in relation to this break's theme!

Kevin Enriquez

Hello! I've recently transitioned into a new role here at the U, I am now the Program Manager for TRIO Upward Bound! I have worked with the U for a total 6 years now, previous roles include: College Access Advisor at Taylorsville High and the Program Coordinator for First Gen Scholars. All my work has been related and supporting Low-Income and First Generation students in a wide variety of backgrounds. I will also start working on my Masters degree this fall with the Educational, Leadership, & Policy Program here at the U and excited for it! One thing to note about me, you will always see me smiling and laughing nearly all the time!