UC Merced Magazine | Commemorative Chronicle

Alumni Connecting Campus and Careers

“At Campos, I found the same kind of advocacy and commitment to underrepresented communities. at’s how our partnership grew, through people who care and are passionate about helping others. “It so happened that there were a lot of UC Merced alumni at Campos who also strongly advocated for underrepresented students,” Diaz added. “ is was very rewarding and turned out well because we all care and are passionate about helping others, and all that helped us grow what is now our partnership with UC Merced.” With the creation of Campos Field, expanded scholarships and ongoing STEM programs, the Campos Foundation’s support is helping shape UC Merced’s future, on the track, in the lab and beyond.

e collaboration also thrives through UC Merced alumni who have gone on to leadership roles at Campos EPC. Among them are Christien Lindblöm ’11 and Lourdes Diaz ’18, whose careers re ect the spirit of the partnership. “I saw an immediate likeness between UC Merced’s culture and Campos’ around community outreach and our owner’s true passion: giving back to those who need it most,” said Lindblöm, Campos EPC’s regional director for greater Los Angeles. “ e people who come out of UC Merced are special. ey go above and beyond for the greater good. at same spirit is alive here at Campos.” For Diaz, who is an engineer team lead, the journey came full circle. “As someone from a humble background and a minority in a male-dominated eld, I don’t think I could have gotten to where I am without the support I received at UC Merced,” she said.

the people who come out of UC Merced are special. They go above and beyond for the greater good. That same spiriT is alive here at Campos.

Christien Lindblöm ’11 REGIONAL DIRECTOR, GREATER LOS ANGELES CAMPOS EPC

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