Tatiana Eden Ochoa

Hello! I'm Tatiana, a first-generation college student, originally from the Inland Empire in Southern California. I have a Nicaraguan/Mexican American background and consider myself to be a PROUD Latina. I’m pursuing a degree in Cognitive Science, Political Science (Public Service), and Philosophy. The three core pillars that I’m running on in this election are, Transportation, Equity, and Opportunity. TRANSPORTATION! As someone who commutes to work and knows the off-campus commute, I rely heavily on Unitrans, as do many other students. If a bus is delayed that could be the difference between showing up late to classes, appointments, practices, or club meetings. I strongly advocate for more Davis busing and creating solutions to fix delays and crowding. It is no secret that Davis has a parking PROBLEM. Students pay up to thousands of dollars in fees and our commuters struggle to find reliable ways to make it to class. It is my goal to make a difference for UCD students outside of the role of Senator. We need to fix parking. EQUITY! Coming from a low-income background and moving to a place where I have no family, I understand the struggle. Before a student can succeed they need to be at the baseline. I have to work in order to pursue my education, as well as have money to have any well-rounded college experiences. It is my goal to educate and also contribute more to the resources students use on campus for food, clothes, and career guidance. Coming from SoCal it was a big culture shock. I felt nervous about feeling disconnected from my people but also excited about all the new cultures and diversity around me. I want to support the ethnic groups on our campus and put emphasis on cross-cultural immersion. Anyone should feel like they have a community of familiarity on campus and feel welcome to learn about any community on campus. We should celebrate our differences. OPPORTUNITY! UC Davis is a wonderful school that often comes with the benefits and challenges of being a public university. I strongly believe RSOs should receive more grants and financial support as they are the foundation of an involved campus. Students should feel more motivated socially. We need to be able to build a stronger school spirit through art, clubs, and events. Some of the things I'm involved in on campus are the Mock Trial Team, TEDx DAVIS, Davis Journal of Legal Studies, Ethics Bowl, Yes on W Intern, Mentor for STaR (First Gen Program), and recently a part of the Davis Rowing Team. I look forward to sharing more about my goals and hearing more from Davis students.