Staff

Tinesha Garrett

Tinesha Garrett is a Program Manager with UC San Diego Extended Studies, Education and Community Outreach, where she oversees the Discover UC San Diego program.

Before assuming her current role, Tinesha served as a Student Affairs Advisor in the Extended Studies Student Services office. In that capacity, she provided guidance to students on academic programs, registration procedures and policies, and available financial assistance. She also served as a VA School Certifying Official, supporting the processing and certification of VA educational benefits. Tinesha earned her B.A. in Sociology from UC San Diego in 2009.

Diana Hernandez

Diana Hernandez is a Program Manager for UC San Diego Extension Education and Community Outreach, overseeing the Research Scholars program. Diana received a B.A. in Sociology from UC Merced in 2016 and a Master’s in Postsecondary Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Student Affairs from SDSU in May 2019. Prior to joining UC San Diego Extension, she served as a member of the Center for Student Involvement within Student Life at UC San Diego, where she was a program coordinator in Communication and Leadership, helping to oversee programs such as the Triton Community Leadership Institute.

Anais Perez

Anais Perez is a Program Manager for UC San Diego Extension Education and Community Outreach, overseeing the Academic Connections program. Anais Perez received a B.A in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality studies from California State University, Long Beach in 2019 and a Masters in Higher Education from California State University, Fullerton in May 2021. Anais has previously worked with UCSD Extension as an Office Assistant for Academic Connections, providing support for students, parents, and staff. She has also served as a Graduate Assistant for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at California State University Fullerton, helping co-advise student organizations and assist in academic advising and student success initiatives. She has also worked as a Project Assistant for San Diego Mesa College’s Promise Program and Outreach Department where she facilitated in program development, outreach efforts, and social media management. She has worked to provide students with access to higher education and strives to assist students in obtaining their own versions of success.

Nadia Ortega

Nadia Ortega is a Program Manager in UC San Diego Extension’s Education and Community Outreach department. She has also served as a Program Assistant for the Pre-College programs, advising and guiding students and parents on the Research Scholars and LAUNCH programs. Nadia received a B.A in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara in June 2021. Nadia has previously worked with UCSB’s Educational Opportunity Program as a Peer Mentor, providing academic advising and holistic support for first generation undergraduate students.

Namphuong Pullman

Namphuong Pullman is a Program Assistant for Education and Community Outreach, where she actively supports the Discover UC San Diego program. She also provides support for some of the Research Scholars programs. Before joining the team, Namphuong worked in the Student Services office as a Student Affairs Advisor. She advised students on academic programs, registration procedures and policies, and financial assistance. She also served as a School Certifying Official by assisting in the certification of VA educational benefits. Namphuong received her B.A. in Human Development from UC San Diego.

Melissa Realegeno

Melissa Realegeno is a Program Assistant for Education and Community Outreach. She received a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Northridge in 2015 and a Master’s in Postsecondary Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Student Affairs from San Diego State University in May 2019. Melissa has worked at SDSU and UC San Diego for the past 5 years and really enjoys working in the college setting. She is happy to be part of the ECO team in supporting high school students who are eager to continue their education. She has supported students with disabilities, worked with over 300 student organizations, coordinated Peer Programs and countless events throughout the years as well as supervised undergraduate interns.

Jennifer Rowe

Jennifer Rowe is a program manager in UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies’ Education and Community Outreach department. She has worked at UC San Diego in various roles over the past 14 years. Her background also includes a ten-year stint at Tower Records in the UK, as well as experience in venture capital, biotech, and education. Jennifer received a B.A. in Linguistics from SDSU.