Support

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Established in 2022, Forty-Niner First-Gen Support, also known as F1GS, builds a campus culture that promotes an asset-based perspective for First-Generation Niners. F1GS shapes opportunities for pride and celebration of First-Generation identity and fosters an environment of social and academic support, made up of two sub-support systems, Academic Support and Recognition Support. 

F1GS Student Representatives

F1GS Staff/Faculty Members

  • Nadaja Patterson headshot
    Nadaja Patterson
    She/Her
    Residence Education Coordinator
    F1GS (Academic Support)
    Housing & Residence Life
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  • Rachel Powell-Rangel headshot
    Rachel Powell-Rangel
    She/Her
    Academic Advisor
    F1GS (Academic Support)
    Department of Engineering Technology, Lee College of Engineering
    About
  • Alex Reynolds headshot
    Alex Reynolds
    He/Him
    Communications Specialist
    F1GS (Recognition Support)
    University Communications
    About
  • Lydia Rodriguez headshot
    Lydia Rodriguez
    She/Her
    Program Coordinator
    F1GS (Recognition Support)
    TRIO
    About
  • Chris Walls headshot
    Chris Walls
    He/Him
    Assistant Director First-Generation Academic Initiatives
    F1GS (Academic Support)
    About
  • Heather Webb headshot
    Heather Webb
    She/Her
    Access Specialist
    F1GS (Recognition Support)
    Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
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