Robert Day Scholars Staff

Robert Day Scholars Staff

Ursula Diamond.
Ursula Diamond

Interim Director of RDS and Scholar Communities and Assistant Vice President for Student Opportunities


Ursula leads the Soll Center for Student Opportunities team at Claremont McKenna College. She is passionate about helping students and alumni construct and navigate their own career paths. During the past 20+ years of her career, she has worked as a leader, administrator, and educator in the fields of higher education, healthcare, financial services, and consulting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of London, a Master of Arts degree in Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Higher Education from New York University.

Lyn Phan.
Lyn Phan

Assistant Director of Scholar Communities


Lyn is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine where she received her bachelor’s degree in English Literature and International Studies. During her time at UCI, she was a peer advisor for the Study Abroad Center where she helped students navigate programs offered through UCEAP. Additionally, she was involved with UCI’s Asian American Studies department assisting in research to develop historical archives of the Vietnamese refugee community in Orange County. Upon graduation, Lyn took some time off to travel throughout Vietnam and when she returned she taught a creative writing class as well as managed the academic enrichment program at an arts and music center based in Irvine. In her free time, she likes to hike, cook, and explore as many national parks as possible!
 

Adilene Lupercio.
Adilene Lupercio

Assistant Director, Scholars Programming and Operations


Adilene “Addie” Lupercio is the Assistant Director of Scholars Programming and Operations for the Robert Day Scholars Program and Scholar Communities at the Soll Center for Student Opportunity. She leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of year-round curricular and co-curricular programming that supports scholars' academic, professional, and leadership development. Addie oversees major program initiatives, cohort experiences, and day-to-day operations while collaborating with faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners to create meaningful, high-impact opportunities for students.

Addie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Behavioral Sciences from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Before joining Claremont McKenna College, she worked and volunteered with several nonprofit organizations throughout the Los Angeles area, where she developed a passion for expanding educational opportunities and supporting student success. As a proud first-generation college graduate, she is committed to creating inclusive, transformative experiences that empower students to thrive both during and after their time at CMC.

In her free time, Addie enjoys attending live music events, traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband, Sean, and their dog, Tasha.

Alex Muro, Assistant Director of Roberts Day Scholars Program
Alejandro “Alex” Muro

Assistant Director of the Robert Day Scholars Program


Alex Muro is the Assistant Director of Career Services for the Robert Day Scholars (RDS) Program. His role at CMC's Soll Center encompasses RDS external relations with employers and alumni, career development coaching for cohorts of scholars pursuing a wide array of professions, and leading complex programs and operations.

Before joining Claremont McKenna College, Alex built his career across higher education, career services, and talent acquisition. He was the first in his family to graduate from college, earning his degree at UC Irvine, where he studied Chicano/Latino Studies. After graduation, he went on to work across the University of California system and moved into corporate recruiting at LinkedIn while living in the Bay Area. He later returned to Inland Southern California, where he grew up, and joined UC Riverside's School of Medicine, coaching medical students and placing them into residency programs. Across these roles, Alex has worked on both sides of the hiring table and with highly specialized talent, giving him a deep understanding of how to prepare and connect emerging professionals to career opportunities where they'll thrive.

In his free time, he enjoys kayaking, hiking, traveling, learning new languages, and spending time with his cats, Jerrie and Draco.

Breanna Franklin.
Breanna Davis

Administrative Assistant, Robert Day Scholars Program


Breanna is the Administrative Assistant for the Robert Day Scholars Program and supports the day-to-day activities of the staff and scholars. She processes and tracks experiential funding to support students. She graduated from California Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Breanna understands the importance of being supported by Career Services and the key role it played during and after college. During her time at CBU, she enjoyed assisting students, faculty and staff, families and visitors for different events and services. Upon graduating, she worked at various therapy clinics as well as a security company where she was the secretary. Breanna loves to travel to different beaches, attend sporting events, spend quality time with her family, and be a wife and dog mom at home to her two boys.

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Breanna Franklin

Administrative Assistant