Major: Ethnic Studies
Karina Gutierrez
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish: Hispanic Linguistic Studies & Ethnic Studies
Minor
PoliticsHonors
Cum Laude
Hometown
Sacramento, CAMy Greatest Supporters
My immediate family and Nube family. All of my friends from home and those I have made at SMC
My professors and advisors who have made the greatest impact in my journey: Professor Ramirez, Professor Ahnen, Professor Dao, Professor Ruiz
And lastly, my parents who have given me everything.
My professors and advisors who have made the greatest impact in my journey: Professor Ramirez, Professor Ahnen, Professor Dao, Professor Ruiz
And lastly, my parents who have given me everything.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
The countless times the power would shut off lol. My roomie gift exchange tradition with Andrea, Sam, Alondra, and Gabi
Experiencing Cuernavaca 2020 with Galilea and Andrea (:
My Next Chapter
It is a big mystery, but I am excited for my next adventure
Clubs and Activities
JARC Camps CoordinatorCuernavaca Spring 2020
LCN 2018
Galilea Silva
Bachelor of Arts: Ethnic Studies & Spanish: Hispanic Cultural Studies
Honors
Summa Cum Laude
Dante
Sin Fronteras
Sin Fronteras
Hometown
Greenfield, CaliforniaAward Bio
Galilea Dolores Silva is from Greenfield, California. She is a double major in Ethnic Studies and Spanish. She is well-known on campus for her roles as Peer Conduct Council member and LPM for Social Justice Education. She is a member of a number of prestigious programs, such as Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society, and Saint Mary's Honors. She is also a recipient of the Honorable Senator María Elena Durazo Scholarship for Social Justice and Equity Award.
My Greatest Supporters
Gracias padres, Nana, y Abuelito por darme el mundo. I want to thank my advisor, Prof. Álvaro Ramírez, for believing in me and guiding me in my academic and professional affairs. A special thanks to the Director of the Ethnic Studies Department, Prof. Loan Dao and Prof. David Alberto Quijada for their unconditional support and words of wisdom throughout my writing journey. Thank you so much, SMC.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
Studying abroad with my friends, being a PPC member, facilitating the Salinas Immersion.
My Next Chapter
This summer I will be a Junior Giants Ambassador for the Salinas League. I aspire to practice for the LSAT to apply for Law School. But overall, I want to enjoy my life with my loved ones to the fullest.
Clubs and Activities
Peer Conduct Council MemberWeekend Of Welcome Leader
Mission and Ministry Center LPM for Social Justice Education
Latinx Cultural Night
BFG
SMC Women's Club Soccer
Favorite Quote
“The obligation of anyone who thinks of himself as responsible is to examine society and try to change it and to fight it-at no matter what risk”— James Baldwin
Cinthya Arellano Melchor
Bachelor of Science: Biology & Ethnic Studies
Hometown
Born In Naucalpan, Mexico, Raised In San Francisco, CaliforniaMy Greatest Supporters
Gracias a mi mama, hermanita, familia y amigos que siempre me apoyaron en hacer mis sueños realidad. Este diploma se los dedico a ustedes con mucho amor.
My Next Chapter
I will be attending a post-bachelorette program followed by Medical school, with the hopes of becoming a Pediatrician.
Clubs and Activities
Ballet Folklorico GuadalupanoHermanas
La Hermandad
St. Luke's Pre-Health Society
Favorite Quote
Detrás de mí están todos mis ancestros dándome Fuerza. La vida paso a través de ellos hasta llegar a mi. Y en su honor la viviré plenamente.
Alexis Glover
Bachelor of Arts: Ethnic Studies
Hometown
Oakland, CAMy Greatest Supporters
My greatest supporter is my mom. Shout out to pops too.
Thank you to the Sekona family for introducing me to rugby.
Thank you to Ryan Burke and Coach Mateo for talking me out of playing college football so I can focus on rugby full time. You guys believed in me before I did.
Thank you to the Oakland Warthogs for helping me financially with scholarships.
Thank you to the Sekona family for introducing me to rugby.
Thank you to Ryan Burke and Coach Mateo for talking me out of playing college football so I can focus on rugby full time. You guys believed in me before I did.
Thank you to the Oakland Warthogs for helping me financially with scholarships.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
Memories I will never forget are being with my teammates almost 24/7. Traveling with these guys to multiple countries, and winning games. We went through it all together. I also will never forget some of my classmates that helped me get comfortable at SMC when I transferred there. Especially during the seminar classes when I didn't say a word. Good looking out
My Next Chapter
I want to accomplish everything I put my mind towards. My show I'm having this summer with my guy Henry, pursuing Rugby overseas, and investing. We can start with that. After that, taking risks, traveling and learning new things yearly.
No Ceilings Entertainment coming in summer 2021! Tap in with us
Clubs and Activities
Rugby all dayFavorite Quote
"TY4FWM"
Annaliese Martinez
Bachelor of Arts: English & Ethnic Studies
Honors
Summa Cum Laude
Brother Leo Meehan, FSC
George Robert Milliken
George Robert Milliken
Hometown
Stockton, CaliforniaAward Bio
Annaliese Martinez is an English and Ethnic Studies double major from Stockton, California. During her time at Saint Mary’s, she served as a student leader with the Intercultural Center, La Hermandad, and the Afro-Latinx/Latinx/Indigenous People's Action Subcommittee. Annaliese helped plan the English colloquium "Re-Imagining the Narrative: Centering BIPOC Voices in Literature" and wrote for the Office of College Communications. She hopes to pursue an advanced degree in Comparative Literature.
My Greatest Supporters
I’d like to thank my remarkable professors in the English Department and Ethnic Studies Program for instilling in me the power of language, storytelling, and social justice. I also want to acknowledge the Intercultural Center, La Hermandad, and ALLI-PAS for helping me find my voice as a leader.
Most importantly, gracias a mi familia y a mis antepasados por darme poder y fuerza. ¡Sí se pudo!
Most importantly, gracias a mi familia y a mis antepasados por darme poder y fuerza. ¡Sí se pudo!
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
Traveling to Cuernavaca, Mexico for Jan Term 2020! Not only did I have an amazing time immersing myself in the many cultures of Mexico and eating delicious food, but I learned about Mexico’s rich history, and discovered more about my identity and place in the world as a Mexican American. It’s an experience that I’ll always look back on and continue to learn from!
My Next Chapter
I’m looking forward to taking some much needed time off to focus on myself and work before pursuing an advanced degree! Wherever I go beyond Saint Mary’s, I hope to always create community and continue my commitment to being a lifelong learner.
Clubs and Activities
Intercultural Center: Administrative Assistant, Intercultural Development LeaderLa Hermandad: Co-President, Diversity Dance Representative
Afro-Latinx/Latinx/Indigenous People’s Action Subcommittee (ALLI-PAS): Student Co-Chair
Office of Communications: Student Writer
Favorite Quote
We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.