Our Virtual Panel is coming up on Thursday, October 8th at 6pm! Read about our panelists who will be sharing THEIR INSIGHTS AND knowledge about working in the time of Covid.
- Elosia Chavez -
Moderator, SBWiStem Board Member
Working with primarily low-income populations, Eloisa has dedicated her efforts in the Santa Barbara Community to fill gaps in resources for health-related issues with various nonprofit organizations.
Looking for a new challenge, Eloisa is now leading the effort to expand access to eye care for low-income, uninsured/under-insured patients nationwide with SEE International. Previously, she provided type 2 diabetes education and conducted field research with the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute.
A Los Angeles native, she has made the Santa Barbara Community her home for the last 13 years. She frequently volunteers with Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, the Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County, and helps where she notices the most need. Eloisa has enjoyed volunteering throughout her life and has volunteered with over 20 organizations around Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties.
Along with volunteering, Eloisa also enjoys traveling, backpacking, and learning about the world of wine during her free time.
- Nikia Acy -
Panelist
Nikia Acy, multitalented New York native relocated to Santa Barbara in August 2014. Previously a professional dancer, Nikia has trained with Alvin Ailey, performed with the Oscar nominated group IMPACT Repertory Theater, and performed in several charity events. While completing her Bachelor's in Organizational Communication from CSUCI Nikia joined the Santa Barbara Young Black Professionals as the driving force behind the networking events and annual events such as #BlackArtNow! Nikia currently works as a Social Media Coordinator for HOKA ONE ONE and enjoys avid traveling, fitness, and reading in her spare time.
- Latrece Seneca -
Panelist
Latrece Seneca was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She is a proud east coast graduate of the University at Buffalo where she received a B.A. in psychology and education in 2008. From there she went right down the road to Buffalo State College to earn a master's degree in college student personnel in 2010. Her career experiences include serving as the hall director at International House at the University of Toledo in Ohio, after her family moved to Columbus, Ohio. In 2014, she moved to sunny California to work at UCSB and served as resident director of Santa Rosa residence hall for a year and as complex coordinator of undergraduate apartments for three years. Latrece loves being the associate director for Orientation, as she was a student Orientation staff member many moons ago and she enjoys working with incoming students, student staff, and parents. In her free time, Latrece enjoys going to concerts, dancing, being active in her sorority, and spending quality time with family, friends, and loved ones.
- Isabel Agundis -
Panelist
In 2015, 18-year old Isabel Agundis left Mexico, the country of her birth, with the dream of obtaining a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from a premier university. In 2020, Isabel graduated as the commencement speaker from Santa Barbara City College and she transitioned as an undergraduate engineering student to San Jose State University. During her years at SBCC, Isabel was a mathematics tutor, served as a a board member for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) student chapter, and obtained professional experience through internships at NASA and Northrop Grumman. Isabel has received accolades from national organizations like Great Minds in STEM and National Engineers Week and she was recently appointed to provide advice to the President and the Executive Office of the President in policies related to science and technology as a member of the Students, Post-Doctoral Scholars and Early Career Professionals (SPEC) Subcommittee.
- Izzy Bacon -
Panelist
Izzy Bacon is a recruiter at WELL Health, a healthtech startup located in Santa Barbara that was recently named one of the 2020 Central Coast Best Places to Work by the Pacific Coast Business Times. Izzy has been at WELL for a year, during which she has recruited for all departments. Izzy is passionate about hiring diverse, talented teams, and improving the candidate experience. When Izzy is not working, she can be found in her kitchen trying out a new recipe.
Read more about Izzy and well health here!
