Meet our spring 2019 EQUIP scholars

Vicky Wong

  • EQUIP Scholar
Vicky Wong is a Community and Regional Development major with a minor in Technology Management. She is passionate about innovation, social enterprises, and startups, with a particular interest in how technology can drive positive social impact.

Samantha Vargas

  • EQUIP Scholar
Samantha Vargas is a second-year Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior major who is passionate about pursuing a career as a pediatric dentist.

Hannah Xu

  • EQUIP Scholar
Hannah Xu is a human biology major who is actively expanding her knowledge in cancer research and T-cell therapy. She hopes to use her passions for immunology and entrepreneurship to create her own startup in the field. She is currently seeking research opportunities in immunology labs to further develop her expertise and entrepreneurial goals.

Daniela Sanchez

Daniela Sanchez is a Biomedical Engineering major and the founder of a nonprofit organization that encourages young Latinas to pursue careers in STEM.

Chelsea Momoh

  • EQUIP Scholar
Chelsea Momoh is an economics major who serves on the Chancellor’s Administrative Advisory Committee on Student Affairs and Fees (COSAF) as an alternate member. She also participates in economic competitions in the UC Davis Economics and Business Student Association (EBSA).

Earl Lawrence Magsayo

  • EQUIP Scholar
Earl Lawrence Magsayo majors in psychology with an emphasis in biology and a minor in public health. He is focused on career building by interning for various programs. He also participates in extracurricular activities that prioritize community service and public health.

Rain Kim

  • EQUIP Scholar
Rain Kim is a first-year student majoring in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a minor in Education. Kim has a deep passion for empowering others through education, and she hopes to make an impact in the individual lives of those affected by inequality in education.

Ricardo Gonzales

  • EQUIP Scholar
Ricardo Gonzales studies computer engineering at UC Davis and holds an Associate of Science in mathematics and physics. After graduation, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering.

Yasmin Garcia

  • EQUIP Scholar
Yasmin Garcia is a double major in psychology and human development, with a minor in sociology. She is active in Hermanas Unidas, and The Diaper Bank Project at UC Davis.

Courtney Diec

  • EQUIP Scholar
Courtney Diec is in her second year majoring in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and minoring in Public Health. She aspires to work in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry in drug development safety research.