Ollin Balderas Medina

Ollin Balderas, MPA
Administrative Support Coordinator
Phone: (619) 594-1346
Email: [email protected]
M/C: 1326
Office: E-203

Ollin Balderas is a Los Angeles native who joined the College of Engineering staff in 2021.  After receiving her BA in Music from the University of California Riverside, it was her passion to bring the vast benefits of music education to the underserved youth in Los Angeles across several various non-profit organizations as an educator. Ollin has since stayed in the non-profit sector within various leadership roles for over 10 years and as a public servant who is fueled through her own experiences to serve marginalized populations, and advance social equity. She joined the Aztec alumni family and received her Master in Public administration in 2025 to further her public service. Ollin is passionate about creating a rewarding, engaging, inclusive, and healthy work environment for everyone, through uplifting and empowering individuals to thrive. Outside of work you can find her immersing herself in nature on a hike, trying new pastry shops, or running along the bay.

Values: compassionate leadership, social and racial justice, community wellness, cultural empowerment