Our Staff

Interim Director

e-mail: tothomps@ucsc.edu

Assistant Director

E-mail: adhollem@ucsc.edu 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Seeing students succeed is the most rewarding part of my job. As a DRC Service Coordinator, I meet with students with all disability types including deaf and hard of hearing students to assess appropriate accommodations. I also work closely with campus partners in advising, academic and student affairs, and faculty to enhance the services that the DRC provides to students.

My education and experience includes a B.A. in Human Services, as well as a M.S. in Clinical Psychology with a focus in counseling. Underlying the work I do, is a desire to support students and encourage them toward independence and self-advocacy.

Outside of work, I love to garden, travel with my friends and family, and pursue interests in counseling psychology and neuroscience.

Auxiliary Services Manager

Email: vamolina@ucsc.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

My identity as a first-generation Deaf Latina helped me develop a sense of self-advocacy that was essential in navigating my studies. During my undergraduate career, I quickly realized the importance of owning my identities that gave me the purpose of my life-long passion. My groundwork is based on social justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity. My goals cannot be achieved alone, I strongly believe in community collaboration to build a foundation where students can thrive. I truly look forward to meeting and working with students to empower them to realize they possess valuable potential and help them find the path to prosperity. 

My educational background includes a B.A. in Sociology from CSU Northridge and a M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Denver. 

Outside of work my interests include exploring new places, hiking, going to the beach, checking out museums, painting, and reading with my dog, Champ. Champ also likes all of the above along with belly rubs and snacks.  

Sara Sebahar
Accessible Media Coordinator
E-mail: ssebahar@ucsc.edu

E-mail: altmedia@ucsc.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

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Jazleen Jacobo

Exam Accommodations Coordinator

Email: drcexams@ucsc.edu

Erin Whitfield
Classroom Accommodations Coordinator

E-mail: erinbri@ucsc.edu
E-mail: drcnotes@ucsc.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hello, it is so great to meet you! My name is Erin and I am the Classroom Accommodations Coordinator here at the DRC. Helping students learn, grow, and overcome challenges is what draws me to this role. 

My background as an educator includes disability service and advocacy for students in K-12th grade, as well as service for students at the university and community college level. I have a passion for listening to other people’s stories, exploring and learning new ways of thinking, and supporting access for all individuals. I believe diversity should be embraced, everyone has something important to contribute and space should be made for all voices. 

My interests outside of work include reading, yoga, spending time outdoors with my family and raising my two school-aged children to be thoughtful, inclusive and loving members of the community.

Andrea Soria
Business Office Manager
E-mail: asoria@ucsc.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Stephen Hosburg, M.Ed
Interim Department Assistant
E-mail: shosburg@ucsc.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His