TRIO Student Support Services is dedicated to supporting you on your educational journey. Our TRIO SSS staff lead with a student-centered perspective based on our shared identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences. We hold identities as first-generation, transfer students, TRIO alumni, and/or UC Berkeley alumni.
Lucille Molina
Director
lucillemolina@berkeley.edu
Lucille Molina (she/her/ella) is originally from Downey, CA and a proud first-generation college graduate, transfer student, and Berkeley alumna. Lucille is passionate about creating spaces where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Prior to returning to TRIO SSS, Lucille served as the Assistant Director in the Transfer Student Center, where she led mentorship programs, transition courses, and student success initiatives serving the transfer student community at UC Berkeley. Her work is deeply rooted in community, collaboration, and a belief in the transformative power of relationships. Guided by a counseling philosophy centered on love, belonging, and equity, she strives to support students holistically as they navigate their academic, personal, and professional journeys. Lucille believes that meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community are at the heart of student growth, resilience, and success.
Lucille earned her B.A. in English from UC Berkeley, an A.A. from Cerritos College and is currently completing her M.S. in Counseling at San Francisco State University. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, baking, spending time with her loved ones, and all things baseball, especially rooting for her beloved back-to-back World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Marcos Antonio Ramos
Assistant Director
macramos@berkeley.edu
To schedule an appointment: calendly.com/macramos-berkeley
Marcos (he/him) was born and raised in Los Angeles. He is an alumnus of UC Berkeley and has dedicated over 20 years to a career focused on serving and working closely with first-generation, historically underserved college students. Before joining TRIO SSS, Marcos worked for the Educational Opportunity Program at UC Berkeley. He earned his MS in College Counseling from San Francisco State University, his BA in Chicano Studies from UC Berkeley, and his AA from East Los Angeles College.
Gigi Esquer
Academic Achievement Counselor
gesquer@berkeley.edu
To schedule an appointment: calendly.com/gesquer
Giselle (she/her) was born and raised in San Diego and an alumna of UC Berkeley. She is passionate about supporting and empowering students and families of historically underserved communities. She has supported K-12 students and also at the Undergraduate level throughout the Bay Area. Previously, she worked for UC Berkeley’s Pre-College TRIO Program with the Center for Educational Partnerships and College Corps with the Public Service Center. As a proud first-generation graduate and transfer student, she earned her BA in English from UC Berkeley and AA from MiraCosta College. Outside of work, she loves expressing her creativity by writing poetry, painting, and making music playlists. She enjoys attending different sports games, but remains a dedicated San Diego Padres fan.