Sophia Wong

Operations Coordinator

Hi! My name is Sophia Wong (she/hers) and I'm a 3rd Year Business Administration student with a concentration in information systems and a minor in event planning and experience management! I am from Los Angeles, California and love to do puzzles in my free time. 

I first learned about PCW during my first year at Cal Poly as a host and immediately fell in love with its mission and initiative to increase diversity. When I first decided to attend Cal Poly I was weary of its reputation for being a predominantly white institution but have found my home away from home in the cultural organizations and other amazing communities on campus. I chose to do PCW because there are so many students who have similar stories and I want to continue creating a safe, welcoming, and assuring space for all to explore what Cal Poly has to offer. 

Zoe Jackson Delos Angeles

Connections Coordinator

Howdy y’all! My name is Zoe Jackson Delos Angeles (she/hers) and I'm a 3^rd Year Materials Engineering Major.  I am from Torrance, CA and in my free time you can catch me doodling in my journal!

I first got involved in PCW as a hostee! Due to COVID, I was unable to visit campuses and so PCW gave me the opportunity to meet current students at Cal Poly. This weekend gave me the confidence that I would find a place on campus where I belonged and allowed me to start building my community before I even stepped foot onto campus. I continue to be involved with PCW because I want to help cultivate a space for all students!

Mariana Johanna Perez

entertainment Coordinator

Hello! My name is Mariana Johanna Perez (she/her/ella) and I’m a 2^nd year Ethnic Studies Major with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. I am from Templeton, CA and in my free time you can find me playing rugby or making jewelry!

My first experience with PCW was as a hostee in 2022! Coming from a predominantly white town, I never felt comfortable in my identity and worried that my experience would be the similar at Cal Poly. However, through my journey during the PCW weekend, I was able to connect with so many cultural organizations and empowering people. The environment and culture that PCW cultivated made me feel welcome and secure. I chose to do PCW because I want every student to feel valued and know that they always have a home away from home in our cultural organizations.

Lani Nguyen

Hospitality Coordinator

Hello! My name is Lani Nguyen (she/her/hers), and I am a 3^rd year Electrical Engineering major from Orange County, CA. I am this year’s PCW Hospitality Coordinator. I enjoy activities such as film photography, rock climbing, and

Coming from a diverse town, as a 1^st year I experienced culture shock from how SLO is a PWI as well as learning how to navigate my identity away from home.

Being involved in cultural organizations and hanging out at the Multi-Cultural Center, I have found my home away from home within the supportive friends I have made through these safe spaces. Due to this, I have embraced my cultural identity more and become more open to learning about other people’s cultural backgrounds. Being involved as a PCW org rep, I was inspired by the impact PCW makes as prospective students made connections to current students who serve as mentor figures and foster more community. Cultural exchange is an important aspect of my college upbringing, and I want prospective Cal Poly students to find their own home away from home.