Originally from Boyle Heights, I ventured to Sacramento 2 years after high school to pursue my independence and educational goals. During my tenure at community college, I attained associate degrees in Psychology and Foreign Language, which laid a solid foundation for my academic journey at the University of California, Irvine. I am currently a fourth-year student majoring in Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. For the past two years, I have immersed myself in the chamber of commerce realm, dedicating my time to volunteering with the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and actively participating in the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CAPS program. Serving as the Director of Marketing for the 2023-2024 youth board has been a highlight, allowing me to cultivate invaluable skills in leadership and community engagement. In my downtime, I find solace in activities such as running and enjoying the serene beauty of the beach.

I am a passionate Latinx and first-generation college student with a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and a desire to facilitate cultural and societal change through entertainment and higher education. I am a junior double majoring in Business Administration (Emphasis in Marketing) and Public Relations, Advertising and Entertainment Marketing. I am an active member of Chapman University through various roles, including the Cross-Cultural Center and First-Gen Social Media Assistant, Lead Entertainment Assistant for the Student Union, and Vice President of External Communications for the Public Relations and Advertising Association. I hope to foster meaningful spaces where underrepresented individuals can thrive and have their voices amplified! 

I am attending Irvine Valley College transferring to Cal State Fullerton in the Spring. I am majoring in Business Administration Concentration in Accounting. In my future I aspire to be a CPA and own my own business one day. Currently, I am working and going to school full-time. I am dedicated to obtain my future that my parents worked so hard for me to get. I hope to help inspire Hispanic youth with their dreams and network with others that do the same. I am excited for the opportunity to come with the OCHYCC and meet others that are motivated for their future.

- I am a first-generation transfer student at California State University, Fullerton, class of 2026. I am very passionate about spreading knowledge about financial literacy and empowering students who have different journeys to college. I am currently earning my Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration. I am working towards earning my CPA license so that I may be a trusted Accountant who can give back to small businesses in my community. I look forward to learning and growing alongside each other and becoming strong future business leaders. A fun fact: I'm pretty decent at bowling. I enjoy de-stressing while playing a quick round with family and friends.

Angelica Cortez is a student majoring in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing and minoring in Creative and Cultural Industries. Angelica enjoys public speaking and has a passion for digital marketing and marketing strategy. She aspires to obtain her MBA and eventually open her own marketing agency.

I am a first-generation student, originally from Inglewood, CA, currently in my fourth year at Cal State Fullerton, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and minoring in Public Relations. My goal is to land in the beauty industry doing marketing. My long-term goal is to create my beauty brand focusing on empowering the Latinx community through beauty. Over the past three years, I've actively contributed to the Youth Chamber, holding roles such as Director of Marketing and Vice President. Additionally, I've participated in the California Chambers of Commerce's Creating a Path to Success program (CAPS). These opportunities significantly enhanced my leadership skills and helped me both personally and professionally. In my leisure time, I enjoy curating beauty content on my social media platforms and discovering new coffee shops.

I'm entering my senior year at Cal State Fullerton majoring in Information Systems. Upon graduation, I hope to work as a Data Analyst, for a marketing company. I would consider myself an upbeat person who loves to work out and is always active. A fun fact about me is that I love to listen and dance to Mexican music with friends and family.

Cristopher Espino is a third-year student pursuing dual majors in Political Science and Education & Social Transformation Studies. He is a leader, public servant, researcher, dancer, and community member. Currently, he holds the position of Academic Affairs Commissioner within UCLA's Undergraduate Student Association Council, representing a constituency exceeding 30,000 students. In this capacity, Cristopher manages all facets of academic affairs, stewarding a substantial budget and orchestrating programs and initiatives aimed at advancing academic equity, particularly among marginalized demographics. Moreover, Cristopher serves as a Youth Commissioner for the Los Angeles County LA Youth Commission, appointed by the LA County Board of Supervisors. Here, he wields influence over policy formulation and the development of programs and services, with a primary focus on enhancing opportunities for system-impacted and former/current foster youth. In addition to his leadership and advocacy roles, Cristopher engages in rigorous research at the UCLA Pritzker Center, where his work primarily centers on issues such as blind removal and domestic violence. His research portfolio spans a diverse array of disciplines including education, sex education, disability studies, political science, and sociology, reflecting his comprehensive commitment to scholarly inquiry and social impact. During his leisure time, Cristopher enjoys dancing, learning new words, hiking, binge-watching TV shows and executing themed movie marathons. Cristopher is inexplicably excited to join the OCHYCC as the Director of Community Relations.

I am an upcoming sophmore at Chapman University majoring in Political Science and Business Administration. I am interested in learning about how business and law work hand in hand and pursue a career that practices both.

I am a Chemistry major at Irvine Valley College. I plan on transferring to Cal State Fullerton and getting my bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. After that I plan on attending medical school in hopes of becoming an OB-GYN specializing in reproductive endocrinology. I also work at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange as a premedical student. I currently own a small business as an eyelash technician. In my free time, I help out as a horse trotter at Irvine Regional Park.

A first-generation senior at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. I chose finance because of my early interest in investing for retirement and solving financial problems through analysis. I aim to break into Corporate Finance as a Financial Analyst or work for a government institution like the FDIC. During my time at CSUF, I have been active in student organizations such as the Latino Business Student Association, Finance Association, and the Sales Leadership Center, networking extensively and inviting professionals to host workshops. These experiences have fostered my passion for connecting with people, driving my interest in commercial real estate. Outside of academics, I enjoy collecting vintage Pokémon cards, canoeing, supporting Real Madrid, and exploring global cuisines, especially Wingstop and sushi.

I’m a student athlete at Mt. San Antonio College majoring in business with an emphasis in Marketing. I run my own photography/videography business, @ JoshuaXMedia, where I “capture moments” one click at a time. My career goal by the time I graduate in 2028 is to grow my Instagram to over 100K followers and help small businesses grow through digital media and expand their sales on social media.