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Sabriya I. Williams, was born in Seattle, WA and was raised in Washington, D.C. Sabriya joined UCDC in November 2025 as the Senior Administrator.

Prior to her role as Senior Administrator at UCDC, Sabriya served as the Special Assistant to the CEO and Director of DEI at AmeriCorps, where she was a vital part of coordinating the daily operations. Sabriya attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where she majored in English. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her husband and two children.

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Tyler Hoyle is a Washington D.C. native. She graduated from Pitzer College in Claremont, California, with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Media Studies. Tyler recently joined UCDC in September 2023 as the Social Media and Communications Specialist. She is a storyteller with a passion for youth development and exploring political and social consciousness through the lens of multimedia.

Prior to her role as Social Media and Communications Specialist at UCDC, Ms. Hoyle served as the Communications and External Affairs Manager at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, the first and only public performing arts high school in DC. She served as the primary media contact for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the Ellington Fund where she promoted the performances and fundraising events of these two entities; as well as supported the school’s strategic vision through media outreach, community outreach, and social media campaigns. In her free time, Tyler enjoys attending local cultural and art events around DC, trying new food, and spending time with friends and family.

Mike was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and spent nearly a decade living in Chico, CA attending, and then working at CSU, Chico before moving to Washington, DC in 2011. Mike started his work at UCDC in 2018 as an Internship Advisor and now manges the UCDC campus relations, alumni and external affairs unit.  He also manages the team responsible for all of the UCDC communications, promotional items, and social media.

Prior to joining UCDC, he worked as a Study Abroad Advisor at his alma mater, CSU, Chico, as the East Coast University Relations Coordinator for the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), and as the Head of Global Partnerships with The Intern Group. He enjoys spending his free time cooking, traveling, listening to music, watching baseball games (Go SF Giants and Washington Nationals!!!) and enjoying time with his nephew, sister, family, and friends.

Chloe was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. She returned to Los Angeles for college, beginning her higher education at Santa Monica College before transferring to UCLA, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology. As an undergraduate, she served as a Resident Assistant and, after graduating, became an Assistant Resident Director at UCLA. In that role, she supported residential communities at Rieber Hall and Southwest, overseeing several Living Learning Communities, including Afrikan Diaspora, Transfer Connection, Public Service and Civic Engagement, and Sustainability.
Chloe joined UCDC in May 2025 and is glad to be back on the East Coast. She looks forward to supporting students’ personal and professional growth by fostering community and organizing engaging, purposeful events that enhance their UCDC experience. Chloe is especially passionate about helping students navigate the transition from West Coast to East Coast living.

In her free time, she enjoys going to the movies, attending theater shows, traveling, shopping, hiking, exploring new restaurants, going on fun excursions, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Kandice Johnson is a native of Washington, D.C., hailing from the Brentwood neighborhood. She graduated from Benjamin Banneker High School, one of the city's top institutions, before pursuing her higher education in New York City. Kandice earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she developed a strong passion for higher education and student engagement.

During her time at FIT, Kandice played a key role in supporting the inaugural year of the Social Justice Center, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing student life, particularly for individuals from diverse backgrounds. In addition to her work in higher education, Kandice is a professional artist and has published several children’s books, showcasing her creative talents and dedication to her craft. Whether it’s her artistic or professional pursuits, Kandice is determined to uplift diverse communities in all aspects of her life.

Deonte is originally from Philadelphia, PA but grew up in a military family so he has lived in a lot of different places. He moved to Florida to receive his B.S. in Biology from Jacksonville University where he started his journey in Student Affairs as an R.A. and a Student Assistant for Recreation and Wellness. After receiving his M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Miami, he relocated to Washington D.C. to continue working in Student Affairs.

Prior to joining UCDC, he was a Community Coordinator at George Washington University where he oversaw one of the residence halls, handled administrative tasks, supervised student staff, prepared a budget for activities both for the building and the neighborhood, and hosted events to foster an inclusive community for residents. Along with this, he also assisted with Professional Staff recruitment as well as helped oversee the Faculty in Residence (FiR) program at the University. He hopes to grow FiR programs across more colleges and universities to help bridge academic/faculty affairs with student affairs and even become a Faculty in Residence in the future.

In his free time, he loves to cook, travel, binge movies and shows, listen to music, and play with his dog Kora. He also loves to explore DC and hopes he never has to leave because he feels he has truly found a home and community in this city.

Debbie is a southern native from the Palmetto State. She earned her BA in Government and Sociology from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC before moving to Bloomington, IN to get her MS in Education at Indiana University. Debbie has worked in the UC system (UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego) for almost nine years and had the privilege of participating in an unforgettable trip around the world with Semester at Sea.

Even though Howie – her 8-pound Chihuahua – is already giving her side-eye about winter, Debbie is excited to be back home on the east coast!