Juan Espinoza has been appointed to serve as the inaugural Director of Student Success in the UCLA School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs.

Born and raised in Baja California, México, Espinoza attended UCLA where he earned a BA in Political Science with minors in Spanish and LGBTQ+ Studies. Professionally, he has served in areas of academic counseling, student advising, residential life, undergraduate admission, project development, and student services. He recently completed a Master of Science in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Passionate about contributing to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, Espinoza says he will work to ensure the academic success of all students.