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Our Mission and History

The mission of UC Riverside’s Office of Foster Youth Services (FYSS) is to provide a network of resources to students who are transitioning from the foster care system to adulthood to facilitate their successful pursuit of higher education.

Staff & Steering Committee

Our staff and steering committee members are here to help you maximize UCR’s resources to achieve student success.

Elena Perez
Academic Resource Center, Assistant Director for Academic Mentoring Programs
Email: elena.perez@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-5469

Theresa Luther
School of Medicine, Assistant Director
Email: theresa.luther@medsch.ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-7856

Jo-ann Alvarez
Former UCR staff member

Joseph Patrick Posadas
The Seed Program, Co-founder

Charlotte Shifflet
Retired from UCR

Jan Forrestor
Retired from UCR, employed at Redlands Community Hospital

Omonike (Nikki) Hutchinson
CARE, Assistant Director of Advocacy  
Email: omonike.hutchinson@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-2783

You Belong at UCR

All programs, services, and events offered through Student Affairs are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.

To learn more, visit the UC Nondiscrimination Statement or the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.