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Psychological & Brain Sciences

Basic Needs Peer Advisor & CalFresh Advocate
Language: English & Spanish

sa-BNPeerAdvisor10@ucsb.edu

About

Valeria Tello (she/her) is one of your CalFresh Advocates. She speaks Spanish and English. She is here to support fellow students in obtaining basic necessities. She was inspired to become a peer advocate because she knows how difficult it is to get basic needs, and wants to be able to help during stressful life situations. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley and would volunteer in her community. She is also certified in Adolescent Crisis Response. She is a Psychological & Brain Sciences major. Her favorite hobbies are to write songs, bake, and take on creative endeavors.