A proud UCSB alumna (Class of 2024), Abby graduated with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Spanish, refining her passion for education. Her mantra is to be a lifelong learner and to Abby, this means embracing the idea that learning doesn’t stop after graduation. During her time as an undergraduate, Abby put these principles into action by launching UCSB Matchmaker, a business designed to help UCSB students find romance during the Valentine’s season. She also gained experience here as a research assistant, where she contributed to academic projects that deepened her understanding of communication. Additionally, Abby worked as a trade marketing intern at Studio Distribution Services, a company formed through the merger of Warner Bros.' and Universal’s home entertainment departments, where she navigated the challenges of the declining DVD industry. Now, as an Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Abby is excited to support students in navigating their learning journeys! Outside of work, Abby enjoys reading books by Brené Brown and exploring humanities topics that serve as valuable resources for those around her. She loves to run, and with no place better than Santa Barbara to train, she ran the LA Marathon this year (2024). Abby is also deeply passionate about family, with "family communication" being her favorite course during her undergraduate studies. Her family is located not far from Santa Barbara, as she was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, and she never misses an opportunity to visit them. A TV connoisseur, Abby enjoys shows like Fleabag, Severance, Baby Reindeer, Gilmore Girls, Ugly Betty (Betty la Fea), and more. Looking ahead, Abby dreams of owning her own business. Until then, she’s committed to continuing her education and striving to be a better lifelong learner in everything she does.