Chelsi Florence is the coordinator of Pre-Graduate/Law Advising, which is part of the Transitional and Enrichment Programs and Services. Chelsi is delighted to serve and work with students through teaching, research mentorship, and now pre-graduate/law advising. She is thrilled to be in a position to offer support to aspiring graduate, law, and professional students in reaching their goals and demystifying the application process.

Wherever you are in the process, please feel free to come with your questions!

Mariana is a doctoral student in Education; her research focuses on increasing the representation and success of Latino students in STEM fields. As a pre-grad student advisor, she is committed to offering personalized advice and support to help students reach their academic goals. Outside of work, Mariana enjoys crafting with her Cricut, bringing her creative ideas to life! 

Alexandra is a dual-program graduate student in the Animal Behavior Graduate Group and Geography Graduate Group interested in the behavioral ecology of the African forest elephant as well as their ecological relationship to the western lowland gorilla in the Congo Basin. After working in the nonprofit and corporate spheres, Alexandra went to Madagascar to study group dynamics of the Milne Edward’s sifaka and has been hooked on research and fieldwork ever since! Outside of academia, Alexandra loves hot yoga, and fantasy novels, and is a proud rescue dog mom.

Jason is a second-year law student at King Hall, interested in intellectual property law. He graduated from UC Davis with a computer science degree and went to law school with the hopes of learning more about the intersection of law and technology. As a pre-law advisor, Jason is committed to helping each student figure out whether law school is the right fit for their career goals, and if so, how to navigate the admissions process. Outside of work, Jason enjoys rooting on his hometown 49ers and Warriors.

Harman is a second-year law student at King Hall, interested in Labor and Employment Law. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Legal Studies and Sociology and went to law school to explore how the law can be used as a tool for social change and to advocate for individual rights. As a pre-law advisor, Harman is dedicated to helping students navigate the law school admissions process and discover if law school aligns with their career aspirations. Outside of work, Harman enjoys spending time with family and friends, going on hikes, and exploring new food spots!