About Me & Fun Facts:
Hello! My name is Katya Martinez, and I am EOP’s Office Coordinator! I graduated from UCSB in June of 2022 and received my B.A. with a double major in Sociology and Communication. As a student, I was a Resident Assistant at Tropicana Gardens, and was a Communication / Videographer Intern for the Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Center.
Hometown: Firebaugh, CA
Education: B.A. Sociology & Communication
Interests & Specialties: First-generation students, Basic Needs Resources, Mental Health Awareness
Approach to working with students:
Being empathetic and always having the student’s best interest in mind is extremely important to me when working with students. Every student is different and accommodating to their needs & specific situations will help them succeed in both their academic and personal lives!
Languages: English and Spanish
Why do I love working at EOP?
I love working at EOP, because it is such an amazing resource for students!