Selendi Gonzalez Hernandez

Graduate Financial Wellness Consultant
selendianali@@g.ucla.edu

Hello, my name is Selendi (She/Her/Hers), and I am a second-year Master of Public Health student in Health Management. I am also a proud LA native. However, before attending UCLA, I attended UC Berkeley and studied Sociology and Demography. Go Bears and Bruins? Nevertheless, I am super excited to have joined the Financial Wellness Program as a Graduate Consultant!

As a first-generation student from Central American roots, I have always been passionate about bringing opportunities to students. Some of the knowledge I always strive to share with students is about personal finances, which is why I joined UCLA Financial Wellness.

Furthermore my personal experiences have influenced me to pursue a career in healthcare. I aim to translate my lived experiences growing up in a low-income and non-English-speaking household to foster more accessible and culturally competent care.

In my free time, I love hiking (I know, pretty basic), going to the beach, kayaking, and exploring new places!

I look forward to learning more about the UCLA community and working alongside students.