Agustin Bautista Silva

Assistant Director

Pialli nehuatl notoca Agustin, hello my name is Agustin I have a Bachelor's degree from Weber State University in Electronics Engineering. I was born in Guerrero, Mexico and I am a first-generation college student. College is hard as it is and not being able to know who to turn to with questions can make things harder. That's where I come in, I specifically work with first year students from our Summer Bridge Program, but that does not mean that if you are not part of our program, you can't ask questions, so come visit us if you get stuck trying to navigate SLCC. Our doors are always open, and we are always willing to help. When I am not working with students I like to learn about other cultures and languages. I like nature so being outdoors is a must for me when the weather gets warm. That is a little bit about me, good luck in your classes, pongansen las pilas y hechenle ganas.

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Mattew Wong

Coordinator

Matthew Wong is an SLCC and University of Utah Alumni, with a B.A. in Ethnic Studies and a M.Ed. in Education Leadership & Policy. Matthew serves SLCC as a Bridge Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty member, working with primarily First-Generation college students to build up their navigational skills for educational success. Outside of work Matthew can be found slowly transforming his house into what can only be described as a Video Game Museum.

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Emily Johnson

Coordinator

Emily Johnson (she/her/hers) earned her bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Wyoming and worked as a teacher for 7 years in Canyons School District. She also proudly graduated from Western Wyoming Community College with degrees in Musical Theatre. In addition to teaching in the public-school setting, she has expertise in teaching theatre programs for youth and working in residential treatment arts programs. Emily has a passion for English language learners.

My role is to provide students with the resources they need to be successful within the Summer Bridge program and beyond. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, watching movies, concerts and theatre performances, and hanging out with my partner and dog!

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Joshua Samson

Coordinator

Joshua Samson earned his B.S. in Mass Media Studies from Missouri State University, his M.F.A. in Film Studies from the University of Utah, and is in a PhD program in Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Utah. He is a working filmmaker and artist and has been teaching film since 2005 at various colleges and organizations in the Salt Lake area, including for SLCC for several years. He is also the technical director of Mental Healthy, F.i.T., a local non-profit that uses film, art, and creativity to lift stigma and normalize conversations about mental health. Josh is a coordinator for the Summer Bridge program and has a long professional history of working with students from refugee and immigrant backgrounds.

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Jordy Malmaceda

Program Associate

I am a first-generation college student majoring in Marketing Management. I like to watch anime, go to the gym, and play video games. I aspire to one day own my own business and work for myself.

Laysha Morales

Senior Peer Mentor

Hello, I am a first-generation student majoring in Philosophy and Religious Studies. I love listening to music, record shopping, hiking, and attending concerts! I am here to support you all in your transition into college. If you have any questions at all (or just want to rant or talk) feel free to ask me anything!

Constance Archuleta

Peer Mentor

My name is Constance Archuleta, I am a Bridge Peer Mentor for the OSS office. I am a 1st generation education major and hope to transfer to the University of Utah after my time at SLCC. I graduated from Kearns High School in 2022. My hobbies include dancing, hiking, listening to music, baking, and hanging out with friends.

Carlos Salinas

Peer Mentor

Hello, my name is Carlos Salinas. I am a first-generation student currently enrolled in the Computer Science program at SLCC. I hope to specialize in Cybersecurity in the future. Some of my hobbies include gaming and consuming media to the point of no return. I enjoy watching, TV shows, movies, and anime as well as reading manga. I love hip-hop and rap music. I adore listening to it while studying mathematics

Juliana Caballero

Peer Mentor

Hello! I'm Juliana Caballero, a Peer Mentor in the Bridge Program. Pro-nouns are she/her/ella and majoring in Business. I was part of the first Bridge Cohort in 2021 and was an amazing experience that I hope to share! My hobbies include shopping and hanging out with friends! Can't wait to see you all at the office and meet you all!

Monique Reynoso

Peer Mentor

I am Monique Reynoso, I am an Elementary Education major. This is my first year at Salt Lake Community College and I really enjoy it. I am a first-generation student originally from California. My goal is to transfer to University of Utah and get my bachelor's in urban education. During my free time I enjoy reading, watching movies and tv shows, as well as listening to music, and spending time with my loved ones. My goal in life is to make an impact by teaching kids to love going to school and enjoy learning.

Orion Gastelum

Peer Mentor

I'm Orion! I'm a peer mentor for the Bridge Program in the OSS and I am more on the techy and virtual side of it! While I still do the responsibilities of other peer mentors, such as events, talking to students, solving student questions, etc. I am more apt to the virtual and online sude of it. While I'm a peer mentor for the Bridge, I'm also a product of the bridge. I joined the first larger summer bridge in 2021, and am happy I did, as prior I didn't have aspirations for higher education. I strive to be an educator in the future. I love video games, cats, manga, and collecting pins.

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Karla Silva Ramirez

Peer Mentor

Hello- my name is Karla, and my pronouns are she/her. I work for the summer bridge program as a peer mentor. I’m majoring in computer science. In my free time, I like to spend time with my dog, attend concerts and hang out with friends and family. My goal is to finish school and move to Seattle.