Louie Lara, B.A.

Louie Lara is a TRIO SSS Success Coach with EOP/SSS and the Learning Center. A first-generation student, Louie earned a B.A. in Psychology (Minor in Cognitive Science) at UC Merced. Having nearly dropped out in the first year, Louie aims to be the support that would have helped then, breaking big, overwhelming tasks into manageable steps. A lifelong learner who likes being wrong, Louie plays games on the hardest difficulty (Dark Souls is the favorite) and enjoys Magic: The Gathering and teaching his cat new tricks.