Current M.A. / Ph.D. Communication Student at UCSB 

Samantha Ulloa, B.A. Psychology– Monterey CA.
Samantha is a California State University, Monterey Bay student in her third year conducting research under the mentorship of Dr. Renee Penalver.

Samantha started her research journey with University Research Opportunities Center on November 18th, 2022, and is now alumni of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program.

She worked in an educational environment as a CSUMB student faculty through the Cooperative Learning Center and Associated Students. She is currently a TA at UCSB, on track to earn her M.A./Ph.D. to pursue a career as a researcher and professor.