Liliana Iglesias, Ed.D. (she/her/ella)
Director
Liliana graduated as a first-generation college student from UC Berkeley. She grew up in Los Angeles county, comes from a mixed status family, and has always held immigration issues close to her heart. In her role as Director for USP, she supports USP staff and students, and works with partners on and off campus to coordinate and develop strategies to further meet the needs of undocumented students and their families. Liliana aims to ensure that our students feel a sense of community and are empowered to take full advantage of the resources/opportunities available to them as UC Berkeley students. She loves spending quality time with her son, watching a good rom-com, and trying new brunch places with friends.
Madeleine Villanueva (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director
Diana Peña, Ph.D. (she/her/they/them)
Licensed Psychologist & Mental Health Coordinator
Diana Peña (she/her/they/them), earned her Ph.D. as a first-generation college student from the University of Oregon’s Counseling Psychology program. Diana coordinates the mental health program for undocumented students at UC Berkeley’s Undocumented Student Program, providing counseling support to students and consultation to the campus at large. As a licensed psychologist, her areas of focus include undocumented student mental health, resilience among queer and trans people of color, spirituality, and Latinx psychology. Diana stands on the shoulders of her Mexican immigrant parents and is committed to advocating for health equity for all undocumented communities.
Fun Fact: Diana is a bilingual English/Spanish therapist, and is very comfortable with the use of ‘Spanglish’ in therapy.
Bianca Barrios-Montoya, Ph.D. (she/her/ella)
Licensed Psychologist
Bianca Barrios-Montoya earned her PhD as a first-generation college student form Washington State University’s Counseling Psychology program. Bianca grew up in Los Angeles County with a mixed status extended family. As a licensed psychologist, her areas of focus include students of color and undocumented/immigrant student college adjustment and persistence, Latinx mental health, LGBTQ affirmative therapy, and women’s concerns. She possesses an unwavering commitment to social justice and advocacy. When working with students she aims to co-create a space built on trust and compassion where students can feel comfortable bringing in all parts of themselves to begin the process of exploration, learning, and healing.
Fun Fact: Bianca loves nature and outdoor adventures. She recently hiked 48 miles on a 4-day backpacking trip in Havasupai.
Rebecca Romero | Senior Paralegal & DOJ Accredited Legal Representative, Immigration Practice
Abigail Rich | Senior Staff Attorney / Clinical Supervisor, Immigration Practice
Azizah Ahmad | Staff Attorney / Clinical Supervisor, Immigration Practice
Jessica Mena Flores, M.Ed. (she/her/ella)
Program Administrator for Undocumented Graduate Student Success, Office for Graduate Diversity
Jessica graduated as a first generation college student from Sonoma State University and earned her Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs from Iowa State University. In her role as Undocumented Graduate Student Specialist, Jessica facilitates the Marco Antonio Firebaugh Scholars Program and supports undocumented, low-income, first-generation college, and minoritized graduate students at UC Berkeley. As a first-generation professional, Jessica enjoys connecting with students and creating space for them to be their authentic selves. Jessica has lived in the Bay Area most of her life and loves going on walks with her fur baby Rocky Germán Flores.
Fun Fact: Jessica enjoys hiking, going to concerts, and re-connecting with friends, family, and colleagues!