Maria C. Olivares Chicana/o Studies Full-Time Counselors: Edward Gurrola Carina Salazar

Hey All! My name's Maria C. Olivares, A.K.A. "MCO," and I'm a fourth year Chicana/o Studies and History double major. I'm a poet and visual artist from South Central Los Angeles and am the first in a family of seven children to graduate from high school and move onto higher ed. My roots are my source of motivation and my reason for being here. I'm big on family and realize the significance of such support and hope to be part of that support for others; that's why I'm very excited to be working with you all as a first year peer counselor. So - Come talk to me! Don't be shy, I look forward to getting to know you.