Chelsi Florence, M.A.  

• Coordinator, Pre-Graduate/Pre-Law Advising
• ccflorence@ucdavis.edu
• 530-752-0224
• 122 South Hall

Chelsi Florence is the coordinator of Pre-Graduate/Law Advising, which is part of the Transitional and Enrichment Programs and Services. Chelsi is delighted to serve and work with students through teaching, research mentorship, and now pre-graduate/law advising. She is thrilled to be in a position to offer support to aspiring graduate, law, and professional students in reaching their goals and demystifying the application process. Wherever you are in the process, please feel free to come with your questions!

Mariana Olivo-Urbina, M.A.

• Pre-Graduate Student Advisor | Doctoral Student in Learning and Mind Sciences
• pregradadvising@ucdavis.edu

Mariana is a doctoral student in Education; her research focuses on increasing the representation and success of Latino students in STEM fields. As a pre-grad student advisor, she is committed to offering personalized advice and support to help students reach their academic goals. Outside of work, Mariana enjoys crafting with her Cricut, bringing her creative ideas to life! 

Alexandra Shea

• Pre-Graduate Student Advisor
• Dual Graduate Student in Animal Behavior Graduate Group & Geography Graduate Group
• pregradadvising@ucdavis.edu

Alexandra is a dual-program graduate student in the Animal Behavior Graduate Group and Geography Graduate Group interested in the behavioral ecology of the African forest elephant as well as their ecological relationship to the western lowland gorilla in the Congo Basin. After working in the nonprofit and corporate spheres, Alexandra went to Madagascar to study group dynamics of the Milne Edward’s sifaka and has been hooked on research and fieldwork ever since! Outside of academia, Alexandra loves hot yoga, fantasy novels, and is a proud rescue dog mom.

Harman Gakhal

• Pre-Law Student Advisor
• Third Year Law Student (3L), Class of 2026
• pregradadvising@ucdavis.edu 

Harman is a second-year law student at King Hall, interested in Labor and Employment Law. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Legal Studies and Sociology and went to law school to explore how the law can be used as a tool for social change and to advocate for individual rights. As a pre-law advisor, Harman is dedicated to helping students navigate the law school admissions process and discover if law school aligns with their career aspirations. Outside of work, Harman enjoys spending time with family and friends, going on hikes, and exploring new food spots!

Ashley Menguito

• Pre-Law Student Advisor
• Third Year Law Student (3L), Class of 2026
• pregradadvising@ucdavis.edu

Ashley is a third-year law student at King Hall. She is primarily interested in public interest law, but she is also interested in family law and constitutional law. She earned her BA from UC San Diego in Sociology - Law and Society with a minor in Political Science. After college, she pursued a double Master's from Pepperdine School of Law/Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution in Legal Studies and Dispute Resolution. She also gained a few years of work in corporate, nonprofit, and government work prior to law school. Ashley pursued law in order to give a voice to vulnerable communities. As a pre-law advisor, Ashley wants to help students navigate the transition from undergrad/post-grad to law school. As a first-generation, non-traditional law student who has gone through the process herself, she wants to be able to help demystify the process for those interested in going to law school. In her free time, Ashley enjoys cooking, reading, crocheting, arts and crafts, and being in nature!

Audrey Tang

• Pre-Graduate/Law Student Assistant 

TBD

• Graphic Designer