Dr. Cesar Ramos (he/him), Director

Email: c.ramos@uci.edu

Dr. Cesar Ramos joined the Cross-Cultural Center in July 2022 with multiple years of professional experience in higher education. He graduated from St. Mary’s College of California in the Bay Area with a B.A. in Political Science followed by earning his Masters in Public Administration with a focus on human resources and organizational change from California State University, East Bay. In 2022, Cesar successfully completed his doctorate in education at CSU East Bay in Educational Leadership for Social Justice. His dissertation focused on sense of belonging for Black and Brown students in Catholic higher education which explored the importance of spaces such as cultural centers at colleges and universities.

As a first generation student, Dr. Ramos brings with him a commitment to enhancing student experiences through holistic student development, student organization/group experience, and professional staff supervision and advocacy. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Cesar is happy to be back in Southern California after living in the Bay Area for several years. Cesar advises Umbrella student organizations (the 5 founders of the CCC), teaches a course based on social justice principles and facilitation, advises the wellness with social justice program series, and other initiatives focused on social justice and leadership development.

Jasmine Ambriz, M.S. (she/they), Program Coordinator

E-mail: jjambriz@uci.edu

Jasmine Ambriz joined the Cross-Cultural Center in August 2024. She first joined the Student Life & Leadership (SLL) cluster at UC Irvine in October 2021 as the Program Coordinator for the Office of Campus Organizations & Volunteer Programs (COVP), where they primarily worked on programs for campus orgs such as the Anteater Involvement Fair (AIF) and Anteater Awards. They graduated as a first-generation student from UC Irvine in 2021, double majoring in English and Education Sciences with a minor in Civic and Community Engagement, emphasizing in educational equity. During her time at UC Irvine, Jasmine was involved in mentorship programs for other first-gen students, coordinating the Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP), and other spaces for peer support and community-building. In 2025, she earned her Master of Science in Higher Education (MSHE) at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF).

They aim to integrate their passion for creating spaces of belonging, support, and empowerment for students of color with their commitment to advocacy for equity, justice, and abolition. Her role in the Cross-Cultural Center includes working with umbrella organizations, overseeing the volunteer program, and other programming such as REAL Talk.

Kim Moran (she/her), Program Coordinator

E-mail: morank1@uci.edu

Kim Moran joined the Cross-Cultural Center team in August 2024. She is a first-generation graduate of UC Irvine (’23). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minored in Chicanx/Latinx Studies. During her time at UC Irvine, she was a student leader in Student Housing, Counseling Center, and Latinx Resource Center. After graduating from UC Irvine, she worked in disability services at Cal State Fullerton.

Kim was born and raised in El Monte, CA. Her hobbies include matcha brewing, concert going, gaming, and helping raise her two younger sisters. Kim is passionate about empowering student voices and working in higher education. In the near future, Kim plans to attend graduate school to further her education. Her role at the Cross-Cultural Center includes providing support to the affiliates program, center’s signature programs, and other programming focused on leadership development and social justice education.

Vacant, Administrative Specialist