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Alana Renae Enano-Sahagun
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Hometown:
San Diego, CA
Joined ODI Since:
August 2022
ALANA’S FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: I learned how to crochet in a day. |
Favorite Marine Animal: Sea Urchins give spikey hugs :) |
Go to snack: Goldfish and chocolate covered pretzels |
Come to me for: Trinkets and Stationary Recommendations :) |
San Jose State University
Anthropology
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alanaenanosahagun
Superposition - Young the Giant
I live for the “I remember you” interactions when seeing students.
Crocheting in bed with my cats while listening
to high fantasy audiobooks :)
On the weekends, you can catch me…
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Tomomi <3
Ryan Alan Calderon
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Hometown: Chula Vista, CA
Joined ODI Since: Aug. 2022
RYAN’S FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: I love collecting vintage postcards 🌁 |
Favorite Marine Animal: Harbor Seal 🦭 |
Go to snack: Random H Mart or Trader Joe’s finds 🍡 |
Come to me for: Gum 🫧 |
College & Major: CSU San Marcos: Sociology
Southwestern College: Sociology; Communication
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanavcalderon/
Toro y Moi - Still Sound
To help me build confidence
and pride in my work.
Cooking for my girlfriend or
at the thrift store.
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ADRIAN RECIO
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Hometown:
Joined ODI Since: September 2023
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Fun Fact: I can lick my own elbow |
Favorite Marine Animal: Jellyfish |
Go to snack: Takis |
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College & Major
LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/adrian-recio-394982276/
Daft Punk - Infinity repeating
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Indio, California
Adrian’s
CSUSM & Literature and Writing
Hanging out with my gf and dog or playing video games
Friendship and anything Lego related
To bond with the students and prepare to becoming a teacher
Sarah Mitchell
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Hometown: Boston, MA
Joined ODI Since: This month! (Feb 2024) :)
SARAH’S FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: I like to sing and perform at open mics/lil shows |
Favorite Marine Animal: Whale Shark or Nudibranchs |
Go to snack: Salt and Vinegar Chips, anything chocolate |
Come to me for: high fives and 0.5s |
University of California, San Diego
Major: Marine Biology
Minor: Climate Change Studies
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-mitchell-a8753a230
(it’s an extreme work in progress)
Woodland by the Paper Kites
(this was impossible so I just chose one of many)
To learn from the kids and my wonderful co-workers! And to make any positive influence that I can on the upcoming generation of science leaders.
Going on hikes, hugging trees, tidepooling, hanging with the people I love, and/or not being able to get out of bed…
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Giang Nguyen
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Hometown:San Diego
Joined ODI Since: 2023
GIANG’S FAVORITES |
Fun Fact:I love space |
Favorite Marine Animal: bigfin squid |
Go to snack: savory chips |
Come to me for: art requests |
College & Major: SDSU Studio Arts
One Time by Marian Hill (Aquilo Remix)
Sleeping so much, maybe shopping and watching videos
On the weekends, you can catch me…
I’m excited to be a part of a scientific and exploratory environment that welcomes youths from many backgrounds.
Danylo Lesko
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Hometown: South Orange, NJ
Joined ODI Since: October, 2023
Danylo’s FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: I was in a music video |
Favorite Marine Animal: Sea Turtle / Octopus |
Go to snack: Cheez-its |
Come to me for: surfing tips, Friends quotes, movie or book recommendations |
University of Edinburgh:
MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife, & Ecosystem Health
LinkedIn:
Only the Wild Ones - Dispatch
I love everything about the ocean! I am excited to work with children sharing my passion and joy for ocean conservation.
Surfing along the SD coast from OB up to Encinitas!
On the weekends, you can catch me…
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ALEXA (LEXI) GABRIELLE AQUINO CALUZA LABAUN
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Hometown:
San Diego, CA / Hilo, Hi
Joined ODI Since: Oct 2019
ALEXA’S FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: Channing Tatum has kissed me on the cheek :) |
Favorite Marine Animal: Sea Cucumbers & Bullseye Pufferfish |
Go to snack: CHIPS! |
Come to me for: Snacks, hugs and food recommendations |
College & Major
University of Hawaii, Hilo
B.A. Marine Science
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-labaun
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AMEENA SMITH
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
(The Cornhusker State!)🌽
Joined ODI Since: September, 2023
AMEENA’S FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: I skipped fourth grade! |
Favorite Marine Animal: Macaroni Penguin |
Go to snack: Coke Zero (Yes, that’s a snack) |
Come to me for: Current pop culture gossip |
College & Major: Northern Arizona University
Public Health & Sociology!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameenasmith
Best Song Ever - One Direction
Being able to see the bulb light up in kids minds is so rewarding!
Playing with my cats Quinn and Milo, or catching up on the newest episode of Love Island! 🐱
On the weekends, you can catch me…
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JANINA’S FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: I can juggle (kind of) |
Favorite Marine Animal: Orca |
Go to snack: Butter Popcorn |
Come to me for: Book recommendations |
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
On the weekends, you can catch me…
Reading, writing, and hanging out with friends.
Why are you excited to be at Ocean Discovery? I am excited about working within a diverse community to make math and science more accessible to students of all backgrounds.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Joined ODI Since: September 2023
Janina Mora
College & Major: SDSU - Elementary Education
Lucia Acosta
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Hometown: San Diego
Joined ODI Since: 2021
Lucia’s FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: I’ve always had a dog in my life |
Favorite Marine Animal: Sea Turtles |
Go to snack: cheesy anything |
Come to me for: food recommendations |
College & Major: Women & Gender Studies
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/lucia-acosta-789a8920b
Everybody Loves The Sunshine by Roy Ayers Ubiquity
To have fun with the kids.
Resting or going on excursions or eating out.
On the weekends, you can catch me…
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ELIZABETH THANH TAM NGUYEN
Hometown:
San Diego, CA
Joined ODI Since: 2021
ELIZABETH’S FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: I’m allergic to cats |
Favorite Marine Animal: Sea Cucumber |
Go to snack: chocolate |
Come to me for: stickers & horror movies :) |
College & Major: UCSD, Marine Biology
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ettnnguyen
Let It Go by Keyshia Cole ft. Lil Kim & Missy Elliot
To be near the ocean and
sharing it with others
working, with friends, or
grocery shopping with my grandma
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AIMEE BARAJAS ♡
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Hometown: City Heights,
San Diego CA ☀️
Joined ODI Since: September 2023
AIMEE’S FAVORITES |
Fun Fact: I like doodling! |
Favorite Marine Animal: Moon Jellyfish |
Go to snack: Hot Cheetos |
Come to me for: sonic stickers |
Fin de Semana by Oscar Maydon ft Junior H
I’m excited to give back to my community and build connections with students!
Hanging out with friends, or watching my fav shows with my sister.
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SOPHIA ALBEE
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Hometown:
Chula Vista, SD
Joined ODI Since:
February, 2024
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