Cristopher Espino is a third-year student double-majoring in Political Science and Education & Social Transformation Studies. He is the current Academic Affairs Commissioner within UCLA’s Undergraduate Student Association Council, representing over 30,000 students. Cristopher manages all facets of academic affairs, stewarding a substantial budget and orchestrating programs and initiatives aimed at advancing academic equity, particularly among marginalized demographics. He also serves on the LA Youth Commission, appointed by the LA County Board of Supervisors. Here, he influences policy formulation and the development of programs and services, with a primary focus on enhancing opportunities for system-impacted and former/current foster youth. Cristopher also engages in rigorous research at the UCLA Pritzker Center, where his work centers on issues such as blind removal and domestic violence. His research portfolio spans a diverse array of disciplines including education, sex education, disability studies, political science, and sociology, reflecting his comprehensive commitment to scholarly inquiry and social impact. During his leisure time, Cristopher enjoys dancing, learning new words, hiking, binge-watching TV shows and executing themed movie marathons.
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