Multicultural Center
Student Staff
Antonio Chambers
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Antonio is a 4th year student pursuing a bachelor’s in nursing. He loves to hang out with friends and meet new people! Favorite quote - at the end of the day, it’s the end of the day.
Ashari Hughes
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Ashari Hughes is a junior majoring in emergency management with a minor in homeland security. On campus, she is the Financial Secretary and Historian of The Epsilon Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., The Vice President of The Preeminent Ladies Society, The Vice President of Harm Reduction & Risk Prevention of The United Greek Council, and an RA (Resident Assistant).
Danie Zavala
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Danie is a social work major with a Spanish minor. She loves being active on campus and is a proud sister of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc, Theta Chapter. She is also on the Executive board for WAVE, Western’s All Volunteer Effort here on campus. She loves growing as a person and meeting new people! Working at the MCC allows her to do just that in a safe environment that welcomes all diverse cultures and individuals.
Dauntae Edwards Jr.
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Dauntae Edwards is from Peoria IL. He is a senior earning a degree in business management. He was formerly a resident assistant and undergraduate admissions ambassador. He enjoys meeting and helping new people and being involved in his community.
Gavin Gonzalez
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Gavin is a Junior majoring in Psychology (emphasis on Child Psychology) with a minor in Security Administration. He is on the executive board of LASO (Social/Publicity Chair), executive board of AMPLIFY (Community Engagement Chair), Supervisor for CSC (Concert Safety Corps), brother of Omega Gamma Phi, and a Resident Assistant at Olsen Hall. He always enjoys meeting and talking to people so don’t be afraid or nervous to say hi to him!
Ivan Garcia
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Ivan is majoring in exercise science. He is very passionate about physical activities such as weight training and MMA, and recently got into cooking as well. He has been coming to the MCC since his freshman year and has always found it to be a comforting place to decompress at WIU. He is glad to be able to give back to the WIU community as an ambassador.
Joanna Lee
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Joanna is majoring in Pre-Veterinary/Agricultural Science Minoring in Chemistry. She is from Chicago, IL. To her, the MCC is a supportive safe place. She enjoys meeting new people, going to events, and being involved with getting to know students. Joanna believes that the MCC is a great way to connect with others and go to different events where you can something new about cultures, organizations, or meeting new people.
Jose Espinoza
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Jose is a sophomore majoring in public health with an emphasis in community health education and with minors in nutrition and microbiology. He is a brother of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. Beta Chapter and the president of Chingonx Afrocentric Queers. He is also a majorette dancer for The Golden Motion. Jose is a self-motivated individual with a passion for advocating for the well-being of others. He is happy to be the resilient person he is today by keeping this quote close to his heart. “Mindset is everything."
Matthew Armando Beltran
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Matthew is a junior working towards a physical education degree. He is also a brother Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc Beta Chapter. He is a very passionate person about teaching and the doors it can open for individuals.
Melanie Escobar
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Mel is majoring in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration with a double minor in Spanish and Homeland Security. She is a sister of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. She has been involved in a couple of things at Western, with her most recent involvement being Minorities in Blue and the Latin American Student Organization. She is always striving for growth with the opportunities that come her way. In her free time she enjoy puzzles, biking, hanging out with friends, and watching horror movies.
Meliza Escobar-Beltran
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Meliza is a Junior double majoring in Anthropology and Geology. She has a bubbly personality and is very passionate about the things she loves. Currently, she is the President of LASO and the treasurer of Ladies of Color In STEM. She spends a lot of time at the MCC but if you don't see her there, you'll see her at the library or Corbin/Olson.
Rafael Chavez
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Rafael is a senior majoring in business management and minoring in Spanish. He is also a brother Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc Beta Chapter. He is a young Mexican American looking to become a part of something bigger than one can realize.
Rosie Perez
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Rosie is from Monmouth, IL and is majoring in Supply Chain Management with a minor in Spanish. She is also on the Latin American Student Organization's executive board and a student at Centennial Honors College. She loves lifting weights, music, and playing Xbox.
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