Chris V. Pangelina, who is also known as Pangie, identifies as a first-generation college graduate, multiracial queer educator in the field of Student Affairs.

He began his journey at UC Davis in 2014 in Student Housing and Dining Services working with first-year residents in student housing. In 2018, Pangie joined the Center for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) supporting first-generation and low-income undergraduate scholars, where he received a Star Award for his exceptional leadership and dedication to the advancement of EOP by advocating for first-generation students and being a reliable team player. Pangie has 10 years of experience working in higher education and has continuously been an advocate for access, equity, and inclusion for hxstorically marginalized and underrepresented students. In every role Pangie has held, he has had the privilege of directly supervising and developing undergraduate scholars, which has kept him grounded in student-centered work and making sure student's voices are heard and uplifted. He looks forward to continuing collaborating with colleagues across campus in his new role to support students in the Asian and Pacific Islander diasporas.  Pangie identifies as first-generation college graduate, Queer and mixed CHamoru (Indigenous people of Guam), and he was born and raised in the Bay Area. Pangie attended Laney Community College and then transferred to UC Berkeley, where he received his bachelor's degree in American Studies with a concentration in social justice, public policy and poverty in the U.S. He later received his master's degree from San Diego State University in Postsecondary Educational Leadership with a specialization in Student Affairs.

Region in the diaspora you identify with: Pasifika, Guam. Biba Mes CHamoru!