Luis Yataco

Luis Yataco grew up in Lima, Peru before moving to California to complete his high school education. Although he did not consider pursuing a university education while in high school, he was lucky to find great mentors at his community college, where he also discovered his passion for education. After transferring to UC Berkeley, he continued working with fellow students and was fortunate to find leadership opportunities at the Transfer Student Center, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and the Starting Point Mentorship Program. Understanding first hand the complexities of navigating academic institutions, he hopes to have a positive influence in the lives of those he serves.