Cristopher

Cristopher is a fourth-year student at UCLA majoring in Education and Social Transformation Studies. He serves as the Academic Affairs Commissioner within the Undergraduate Students Association Council, representing over 33,000 students and leading a team of nearly 60 individuals. In this role, he envisioned and established UCLA’s first-ever Interdepartmental Council, creating the infrastructure to enable collaborative departmental policy-making and support the development of advisory groups across the university.

Cristopher is also the founder of the Fostering Connections Mentorship Pilot Program, funded by a $15,000 grant, which pairs undergraduate students with transitional-age foster youth to provide peer-to-peer guidance and support to demystify the college application process.

As a 2026 RHEP Youth Advisory Board member, Cristopher looks forward to applying his research and leadership experience to amplify youth voices, support evidence-based initiatives, and continue advocating for inclusive sexual and reproductive health policies. 

Cristopher’s work has been recognized through the UCLA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Student Leadership Award, the Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Scholarship, and the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship, reflecting his commitment to service, leadership, and creating equitable opportunities for all students.