Vivian Hernandez (she/her/ella)

2024 Graduate Student Orientation Coordinator

Program: Ph.D. in History

I'm a first-generation Latina born and raised in Hollister, CA up north in the Central Coast. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in History and Latin American Studies from Chico State in Spring 2022. During my last two summers at Chico State, I was a part of our Summer Orientation team which helped onboard both incoming students and parents/guests throughout the summer. I look forward to using the skills I learned as Summer Orientation staff in the past in my new position as GSO program coordinator here at UCLA!

Fun fact: I make polymer clay earrings!

Advice for graduate students: Take advantage of all of the resources available for graduate students on campus! By attending events, you might even meet some of your closest friends! :)