Graduate Student Council (CA)

The mission of the California Graduate Student Council (GSC) is to support and advocate for the student body. We regularly assess student and campus climate and collaborate with the Graduate Program, FL Grad Council, and other campus leaders in order to draft policy changes, host community-building events, and raise awareness of student needs to the Executive Office. Through our work, we aim to ensure all graduate students have a successful and supportive training experience.

All students are invited to attend our monthly general meetings. We are also available by email to discuss any issues, questions, or ideas at gsc_ca@scripps.edu.

You can also follow us on social media on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

About

Executive Committee

	Kokila Shankar – 4th Year – George Lab – President Improve student engagement with the Council and the Scripps community through advocating for increased student support, community building, and bicoastal relations.
	André Nicolás León – 3rd Year – Ward Lab – VP of Advocacy Instituting yearly PI mentorship feedback, empowering trainees to participate in faculty hiring, and strengthening support for students from marginalized backgrounds.
	Kelly Chen – 2nd Year – Yang Lab – VP of Advocacy Identifying graduate students’ interests and needs and advocating for institutional policy changes that address these needs.
	Justin Wang – 3rd Year – Yang Lab – VP of Education Bringing the Scripps community closer together and providing resources and support so every student has what they need to succeed.
	Rei Matsuura – 5th Year – Blackmond Lab – VP of Engagement and Communications Making Scripps a safer, less toxic environment for its students. Amplifying and advocating for BIPOC students. Supporting fellow international students during this time of uncertainty and worry.
	Hailee Perrett – 2nd Year – Ward Lab – VP of Engagement and Communications Generate student enthusiasm and community while moving toward a more equitable scientific community through collaborative, actionable policy development.
	Nina Moore – 3rd Year – Wilson Lab – DEI Liaison Work with faculty and staff to develop mentor training.
	Christina Clark – 1st Year – XX Lab – First-Year Representative Integrate the first-year cohort into the existing graduate student body while considering the unique challenges this year has brought upon us to continue to grow our scientific community.
	Nguyen Doan – 1st Year – Shenvi Lab – First-Year Representative Assisting first-year cohort adapting into a new environment at Scripps and improving connections within Scripps community.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

The GSC’s efforts to support and advocate for the student body can be viewed here and include town halls, student survey analyses, letters of support for our colleagues, and calls to action.

Attend our general meetings or Email us at gsc_ca@scripps.edu to discuss topics you would like to see addressed.