Staff Directory

Ruby Flores Camacho (she/her/hers) is a program manager for the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs. Ruby was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ruby is a first-generation Mexican-American. Ruby is a proud two-time Indiana University alum, gaining her Bachelor of Science in secondary education and a Master of Science in higher education and student affairs. Ruby’s previous roles have been geared towards creating and managing diversity and social justice programs and workshops.

Nick Pfost (he/they) is a communications strategist at the University of Michigan, serving The Program on Intergroup Relations, Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, and Spectrum Center. An MPP-trained communicator with over a decade of experience in higher education and nonprofits, they lead in each unit on communications, marketing, and design to advance their missions and impact.

Mateo Brown (he/him/they/them) is currently a junior majoring in Organizational Studies and Spanish with minors in Education and Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences. He hails from Denver, Colorado and identifies as a proud Mexican-American. His passions are driven by the pursuit of equitable educational policy so that all students can find their self-determination. Outside of academics, Mateo enjoys spending time outside, playing various sports, and taking food pictures at new restaurants!

Josephine Conti (she/her/hers) is currently pursuing an undergraduate neuroscience degree. Josie identifies as a Sicillian / Cherokee / Black American. She currently works as an undergraduate research assistant, Secretary for the Native American Student Association, and resident advisor. Outside of her academic extracurriculars, Josie can be found working out in the gym, crocheting, or reading!

Sienna Crawford (she/her/hers) is a senior in LSA majoring in Psychology and minoring in Afro-American and African Studies. She is excited to work with MESA to create spaces on campus where students from marginalized communities can feel both safe and celebrated. Outside of school, Sienna loves reading, crafting, and spending time with her family.

Adrianna Farmer (she/her/hers) is currently a senior pursuing a B.S. in American Culture and Ethnic Studies while minoring in Gender & Health. Adrianna proudly identifies as African-American and is passionate about building unity for students like her on campus through her involvement with S.I.B.S., the NAACP, and the Kessler Scholars Program. Outside of academics, Adrianna enjoys baking, spending quality time with friends and family, and serving as a doula.

Dalena Hoang (she/they) is currently a senior majoring in statistics and sociology of health and medicine. Dalena proudly identifies as a first-generation student and Vietnamese-American. She is passionate about data disaggregation and better understanding data through the lens of social science. In her free time, Dalena enjoys spending time with their cat, trying new makeup looks, and cooking.

Gina (she/her/hers) is a senior studying Community and Global Public Health. During her time at the University of Michigan, she has dedicated herself to creating inclusive programming events and coalition-building with other student groups as the former president of the United Asian American Organizations (UAAO). In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, embroidering, and being updated on pop culture.  

Mas (she/her/hers) is a senior studying Economics and International Studies with a minor in Asian Languages and Cultures. Originally from Malaysia, Mas is passionate about minimizing social inequalities and tackling the issue by empowering economically-challenged communities mainly through education. She’s excited to work again with MESA in helping student organizations to organize events educating people about different identities that exist on campus. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching shows. 

Amber (she/her/hers) is a junior studying community & global public health and gender & health. Outside of MESA, she is involved as a research assistant in the Women's and Gender Studies department and co-president of Asian American High School Conference. When she has free time, she enjoys cooking, crocheting, and going to farmers markets.

Kierstyn (she/her/hers) is a 2nd year Masters student studying Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education. She is passionate about resources that increase access to education for underrepresented communities. She enjoys advocating for minoritized students in multicultural affairs and student life programming. Kierstyn is excited to work in an office that supports, celebrates, and educates others about social identities. Post graduation, she is interested in pursuing careers that support student's personal growth as they begin and continue their college journey.