Fai, Student Ambassador

Brief Biography: Fai is a second-year student at CCSF, aiming to complete both their 2-year degree in Business Management and Certification in Fashion Styling. After building an extensive career professionally, Fai elected to pursue their dreams as an entrepreneur while using CCSF as the launching pad for the knowledge needed to be successful. A Bay Area native, they're familiar with the city and are always looking for the chance to explore.

Passion or Hobbies: Fai is an avid gamer! Their recent go-tos have been Zenless Zone Zero and Predecessor, but they've been playing video games since they were 7 years old. Their all-time favorite video game is Final Fantasy X-2. Outside of gaming, they manage an active lifestyle of strength training, yoga, meditation, and hiking.

Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: The STEAM building with the new artists' display. Fai is a huge proponent of technology, science, and art, finding a middle ground where they can all meld together, and the STEAM building encapsulates that aspiration beautifully. 

Gabriela, Student Ambassador

Brief Biography: Gabriela is a first-year CCSF student majoring in Communications. She is hoping to transfer to a four-year university next year.

Passion or Hobbies: Outside of being a Student Ambassador, Gabriela loves to go on long, long walks and is aiming to walk every street in San Francisco. Beyond her obsession with exploring every sidewalk in San Francisco, she loves attending sporting events, snapping spontaneous selfies with professional athletes she bumps into, and never saying no to a last minute adventure.

Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: The Student Success Center.

Giovanni, Student Ambassador

Brief Biography: Gio is a first semester student at City college-- previously attending De Anza College. He's a native to the Bayview District, and currently undeclared, but interested in pursuing something related to the music industry. His plan is to transfer to a four-year university in 2027 that provides sufficient financial aid.

Passion or Hobbies: His love of music came from musicals like Teen Beach Movie and Highschool Musical. One the side, he wears glasses and enjoys reading. The last book he read was Stephen Curry's autobiography "Shot Ready." Some of his other interests include stretching, fitness, journaling, and dancing. He also enjoys a variety of sports: tennis, dragon boat, badminton, and football. Overall, he's a jack of all trades, master of none.

Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: He usually hangs out in the Math Lab by the Bungalows to "Lock In," but also because the tutors are extremely kind and helpful. 

Junxi, Student Ambassador

Brief Biography: Junxi is a student ambassador and an economics major student at the City College of San Francisco. Originally from China, Junxi is an immigrant student with a strong academic focus and a goal of transferring to a four-year university. Junxi is passionate about investment banking or related fields. Junxi is also actively involved in the ESL student community through the campus club English Together, where they help ESL students practice English and build confidence. As a Student Ambassador, Junxi is committed to supporting diverse student populations and helping students navigate campus resources and opportunities.

Passion or Hobbies: Outside of academics, Jun enjoys cycling, working out, playing the guitar, cooking, and collecting model cars.

Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: Jun's favorite place on campus is the library, where he enjoys studying and reading in a quiet environment.

Katie, Student Ambassador

Brief Biography: Katie is a second-year CCSF student on a pathway towards transferring to a four-year university. She has an interest in public/global health, international studies, and psychology. Alongside being a Student Ambassador, Katie leads the newly established Global Medical Brigades chapter at CCSF, providing students opportunities to explore the field of public health while creating a positive impact both locally and abroad. She dedicates herself to fostering a vibrant campus that allows all students to feel welcomed, whether through fun events or meaningful connections. 

Passion or Hobbies: Traveling, walking or biking to cool spots in the city, going out to eat, and most importantly, petting dogs.

Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: The Link Center, CCSF's Community Health and Education Resource Center located in HBB 301. A great place to hangout and gain support from wonderful staff.

Lillian, Student Ambassador

Brief Biography: Lillian is a first year CCSF student with hopes of transferring to a 4-year college and obtaining a bachelor's degree in Sociology. She would like to create a positive environment for all prospective and current CCSF students, and encourage a more accessible route to higher education.

Passion or Hobbies: Meticulously planning her next adventure, cutting up scraps of paper to collage, speed walking, and spotting cats and dogs in windows.

Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: Second floor of the Student Success Center!

Makayla, Student Ambassador

Brief Biography: Makayla is a freshman pursuing multiple art degrees in Film and Creative Writing. Makayla hopes to finish her associates degree at CCSF and then transfer to a four-year degree to continue her pursuit of a MFA.

Passion or Hobbies: Makayla has many different hobbies. She loves physical fitness classes such as yoga and ballet barre. She also enjoys writing personal essays, journaling and cinematography. 

Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: Makayla’s favorite place on campus is the Queer Resource Center. It’s a great place to study (or nap) and is a welcoming environment to "chill" in-between work and class.

Nicolas, Student Ambassador

Brief Biography: I am an international student from Colombia. I am currently in my second year at CCSF, majoring in Computer Science. I chose this major because I am passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and help others. My dream is to create a large company that uses tech to support people facing all kinds of challenges. I plan to transfer soon to a four-year university to continue working toward that goal.

Passion or Hobbies: I am a very active person and love practicing sports. So far, I have tried six different ones, but basketball is my favorite. I also enjoy cooking and traveling around the world. I love meeting new people and sharing different experiences and perspectives.

Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: My favorite place on campus is the CS Lab. 

Rida, Student Ambassador

Brief Biography: Rida is a second year student here at CCSF as a business administration and economics major, with the intention of transferring to a four-year college. This is the start in her pursuit of multiple careers–simply for fun, and "just because!" She has a huge love for personal finance and enjoys studying economics.

Passion or Hobbies: She loves playing games, Pokemon, dancing (hip hop, contemporary), going on spontaneous hang-outs/adventures, and most importantly–Anything having to do with League of Legends.

Favorite Place on Ocean Campus: Rida’s favorite place on campus is the Harry Britt Building. The building is home to the METRO resource center and is her go-to hang out location–Her favorite part about these spaces are the mix of comfort and plants!