Andrea Guadalupe Alba

She/her/ella

Student Leadership Program Advisor

Andreaalba@ucsb.edu

More about andrea coming soon!

Matt ortega

he/Him

Student Leadership Program Advisor

mortega@ucsb.edu

Hello!! My name is Matthew Ortega and I am one of the Student Leadership Program Advisors for RHA. I am from the San Fernando Valley (close to LA) and I went to UCSB and have spent a total of 6 years here. I got my Bachelors in Sociology in 2021 and then ultimately came back since I missed it so much. 

While here I was in Hall council for two years where I was Recognition Chair in San Nic and Athletics Chair in San Raf. I then was an RA for San Nic for two years and after graduating I spent some time working as a Special Project Assistant and then ARD of San Cat for a quarter. 

Outside of work, I am really into video games as that is my main hobby. I love to watch tv shows (mostly comedy shows and anime but into a lot), watch sports (basketball and football),going to coffee shops, and hanging out with friends.

I am excited to be back and excited to work with RHA and all of our students at UCSB! Let's have some fun.

Marissa Westby

She/Her

Assistant Director of Student Leadership Programs

marissaarnold@ucsb.edu

Hi there! My name is Marissa Westby (she/her) and I serve as the Assistant Director of Student Leadership Programs. I am from Nevada, and spent 10 years at the University of Nevada, Reno (Go Wolf Pack!). I received my Bachelors degree in Music Education in 2017, and a Masters degree in Higher Education Administration in Spring 2020, both from UNR.

I am in my Fourth year at UCSB, and now work with all 4 residential student leadership programs (RHA, NRHH, SACC & GSACC)!

Outside of my work, I enjoy playing board games and video games as well doing jigsaw puzzles & any kind of crafts. I can often be found at a coffee shop with my partner, or out walking our dog as we explore all Santa Barbara has to offer!

I'm very excited to be working with the Residential Housing Association at UCSB!