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Meet the Summer Bridge Professional Staff


  • Bel Geronimo

    Bel Geronimo

    Pronouns: she/her/siya

    Summer Programs Manager – OASIS

    • Originally from San Diego, California's Paradise Hills area; at OASIS since 2016; Summer Bridge 2010 Alumni

    • B.A. Human Development

    • Thrilled to be part of a program that has contributed a great amount to my personal success and retention at UC San Diego.

  • Andre Thompson

    Andre Thompson

    Pronouns: he/him/his

    Summer Bridge Assistant Coordinator – OASIS

    • Originally from Shelby, NC 

    • B.A. Political Science, Minor African American Studies 

    • Passionate about supporting students' self-empowerment and connecting them to resources in a supportive community.

  • Vanessa Keodara

    Vanessa Keodara

    Pronouns: she/her/her(s)

    Summer Programs Assistant – OASIS

    • Originally from San Diego, California; at OASIS since 2022; Summer Bridge 2017 Alumni

    • B.S Cognitive Science with Specialization in Design and Interaction, Double Minor in Communications and Design

    • Excited to support and be a part of a program that has helped me grow during my undergrad years.

  • Donnet Montanez

    Donnet Montanez

    Pronouns: he/him/his

    Summer Programs Assistant – OASIS

    • Originally from Ventura , California; at OASIS since 2020; TRIO SSSP 2018 Alumni

    • B.A International Studies - Sociology

    • Looking forward to connecting with new incoming students, and helping them navigate UCSD holistically.

  • Martha Montoya

    Martha Montoya

    Pronouns: she/her/her(s)

    Summer Bridge Program Support Specialist - OASIS

    • Originally from San Diego, California; at OASIS since 2023; Summer Bridge 2018 Alumni; CASP 2018 Alumni

    • B.S Human Developmental Sciences & Minor in Global Health

    • I am enthusiastic about helping and providing guidance to new students as they find their way at UCSD. Additionally, I am happy to contribute to the program that supported me during my undergraduate years & professional career.