Advancement Ally - Ruben Fierro Jr.
Foundation Senior Accountant, Advancement Finance & Admin
1. What is your full name and is there a meaning or story behind it?
Ruben Fierro Jr.
2. What is your favorite comfort food?
American and Italian food
3. What are your favorite cultural or family traditions?
4th of July is my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is a day that we spend as a family (the whole family)
4. What is something people wrongly assume about you? (biases, stereotypes, ethnic identity, etc.)
There were several occasions that some people confuse me for a gardener when I am working or cleaning my yard, such as mowing the lawn or cleaning the flower bed. They always ask for a business card, thinking that I am the person who only works cleaning yards or cutting flowers. They even ask to speak with the owner of the house and when I say that I am the owner, they look surprised.
5. What is something you enjoy doing for others?
I like helping others on building or repairing something. Anything related with tools
6. What is something that makes you feel most alive?
Helping others to succeed
7. What is something that should be free but is not?
Education
8. What is your favorite thing about working at UCR or your favorite UCR memory?
My favorite part of working at UCR is how my position is helping dozens of departments to achieve their goals. Even though I am not working directly with students, I know that my work is providing a direct benefit to them when they receive scholarships or awards to succeed in their education.