Meet the GOLD Steering Committee

Danielle Aron graduated from UC San Diego (ERC) in 2017 with BAs in both Economics and Political Science: International Relations. While at UC San Diego, she was passionate about student philanthropy and made a home for herself in the Student Foundation, serving as president her senior year. She then decided to pursue her Masters, and graduated with an MA in Global Development Economics from Boston University in 2020. Danielle lives in D.C., and works at UCDC as a data analyst. She also had prior experience at the World Bank, Poverty and Equity Global Practice. Connect with Danielle on Tritons Connect

As a UC San Diego transfer student and athlete, Jeff graduated in 2017 with a degree in International Studies - Economics. Jeff was also a member of the UC San Diego Rowing Team. He currently works in San Diego at Booz Allen Hamilton, a management consultancy firm where he leads a project team specialized in analytics, forecasting, and visualization. In his free time, Jeff likes to travel, enjoys water sports, and recently acquired his private pilot’s license. Connect with Jeff on Tritons Connect

Jose Gonzalez was a transfer student and earned a BS in Public Health from UC San Diego in 2020. Jose participated in the UC Washington Center (UCDC) program. He secured an internship in the office of then-California Senator Kamala Devi Harris. After graduating, Jose helped with the COVID-19 response on campus while serving in the activated Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Jose moved to NYC in 2022 to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) at The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy. Jose returned home to San Diego, California, and currently works at UC San Diego Health. As a first-generation college student, Jose is deeply committed to paying it forward and inspiring others. Connect with Jose on Tritons Connect

Fred earned his MBA from the University of San Diego and is a part-time graduate student earning a M.S. in Real Estate (MSRE) degree at the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate. He brings more than four years of experience working for top companies including Deloitte, Qualcomm, and The San Diego Business Journal. He is a first-generation college student out of Sixth College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. During his time, he was involved with the Student Alumni Associates and The Basement’s startup accelerator program before graduating in 2019. Connect with Fred on Tritons Connect

Priya graduated in 2020 with a B.S. in Bioinformatics and minors in Computer Science and Business and earned her M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley. Priya currently works at Disney as a software engineer, working on the Ad platform technology team. During her time at UC San Diego, she was involved with undergraduate research in bioinformatics focused on gene expression and actively volunteered at campus events through the UCSD Volunteer50 organization. In her free time, Priya enjoys baking desserts and trying out new recipes! Connect with Priya on Tritons Connect

Derek received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (International Relations) and Economics, and a minor in Business in 2019 from UC San Diego. He is currently a Strategic Finance Associate at Building Hope, a nonprofit in Washington DC. His experience also includes being Investment Banking Associate at Morgan Stanley. During his time at UC San Diego, he was an AVP for Associated Students, a student representative for the Committee for International Education, on the board for the Interfraternity Council, and an executive member for the school’s Dragon Boat team. Connect with Derek on Tritons Connect

Sophia graduated from Thurgood Marshall College in 2019 with a degree in Management Science and a minor in Accounting. Sophia currently works at Apple in Cupertino as a Senior Financial Analyst. She was formerly at Insight Economics in San Diego. Connect with Sophia on Tritons Connect

Priyanka Mishra received her Masters in Computer Science with a specialization in Machine Learning at Columbia University and Bachelors in Mathematics-Computer Science from UC San Diego. She is currently working as a Software Engineer within the Cloud and AI org at Microsoft. At UC San Diego, she was actively involved as Dean's Intern, IEEE Social chair, Student council member and participated in various capacities with different student organizations. Her intrinsic motivation comes from empowering people with technology. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, dancing, playing the guitar and piano. Connect with Priyanka on Tritons Connect.

Amon graduated from UCSD in 2016 with a degree in Cognitive Science, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction. While at UCSD he was a Computer Science tutor, part of the Cognitive Science Students Association, and president of his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha. He currently works for Roku as a User Experience Researcher and has extensive experience with several other Silicon Valley technology companies. He also works as a UX consultant & mentor, a real estate investor in Texas, and an editorial fashion model. In his spare time, he loves to work out, spend time with friends, and dance as much as possible in the sun. Amon is currently embarking upon obtaining his master’s degree in business from San Diego State University. Connect with Amon on Tritons Connect

Stephanie graduated in 2016 from UC San Diego's Earl Warren College with a degree in Political Science. She served as a Staffer at the US House of Representatives and is now the Director of Operations. In her free time, Stephanie likes watching Bay Area sports, exploring the DC food scene, and traveling. Connect with Stephanie on Tritons Connect

Tal graduated in 2019 from Warren College with a double major in Math and Economics. Tal enjoys exploring questions about how the world works through data analysis & visualization and regularly publishes articles on his website visualizecuriosity.com. Currently, he is a data scientist for Starbucks Global COE, where he supports pricing optimization, customer segmentation, and test & learn data science projects for international markets. When he isn’t learning something new, Tal can usually be found running, biking, or exploring museums all over New York City. Connect with Tal on Tritons Connect

Gujri Singh received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics-Computer Science from UC San Diego in 2020. She worked at Viasat, a global communications company. Gujri will next be embarking upon a master’s degree in engineering from UC Berkeley. During her time at UC San Diego, she was an active volunteer with multiple organizations that work with underserved communities such as the International Rescue Committee, The Preuss School UCSD, and Project BELL. Gujri is also a member of the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Associates Council, where she serves as an ambassador for the Chancellor’s Associates scholarship program to help broaden access to higher education and support student success. Connect with Gujri on Tritons Connect

Simone Singh is a 2019 UC San Diego graduate from Eleanor Roosevelt College and holds a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology. Simone is based in New York City and is a seasoned communicator, strategist, and digital marketer and currently works as a Communications Manager at Dentsu, a Tokyo-based advertising agency. On a day-to-day basis, Simone develops product marketing solutions, engages employees, and helps launch business strategies for the company. In her free time, Simone loves to read, write, eat good food and travel to new places. Connect with Simone on Tritons Connect

Amy earned a B.S. in Physiology and Neuroscience with a minor in Business from UCSD's Roosevelt College in 2020. Her favorite memories on campus include working at the California Smokers Helpline, providing mentorship to first-generation scholars in the Triton Community Leadership Institute and Student Support Services Program, and going to La Jolla Shores in between classes. It was through her experience with UCSD's Academic Internship Program that she discovered her passion for research in Neuroscience. Amy is now working at UCLA as a PhD Candidate studying the effects of neuromodulation on brain connectivity patterns related to sensory information processing. In her free time, Amy enjoys vlogging, Taekwondo sparring, and exploring new cuisines. Connect with Amy on Tritons Connect

Anthony Tseng is a Software Engineer at Amazon where he builds out website experiences promoting customer engagement with Amazon Devices. He graduated from Warren with a Computer Science degree in 2019; during his time there, he was an active leader in the Student Foundation and Student Alumni Associates, facilitating student philanthropy and student-alumni engagement. In his free time, he loves baking elaborate cakes, running long distances, and trying to become a TikTok food influencer. Connect with Anthony on Tritons Connect

Nate Wilbanks graduated in 2018 with a degree in International Studies from Eleanor Roosevelt College. Nate began with Annual Giving at UC San Diego as a Development Assistant and later was promoted to Stewardship Manager. Nate currently serves as the Alumni Director of Social Sciences, where he leads the pipeline development and engagement efforts in identifying and cultivating the division’s next generation of donors and volunteers. Nate also works closely with Dean Carol Padden, his University Development colleagues, and key academic leaders in achieving these goals. Connect with Nate on Tritons Connect

Angela received her BA in Political Science (American Politics) and Anthropology (Climate Change and Human Solutions) in 2020. While at UC San Diego, she was an ERC Resident Advisor and Orientation Leader, Alumni & Career Services assistant, Student Council of ERC representative, and Associated Students fellow. Currently, Angela works at the James Beard Foundation, fundraising to support the restaurant industry and champion a standard of good food for good. In her free time, Angela can be found exploring New York City’s museums, trying a new recipe, or reading! Connect with Angela on Tritons Connect