2026 Winter Break Advising Schedule
- Advising Closed: Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, January 1. During this time, no advising will be available. You may still email us at ds-advising@berkeley.edu but please expect delays in responses.
- Limited Advising Available: Friday, January 2 through Friday, January 16. During this time, limited appointments will be available, and the best way to reach us is via email at ds-advising@berkeley.edu.
- Drop-in Advising Begins: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Not sure whether you need to meet with a College Advisor or a Major Advisor? Learn more about CDSS College Advising and the difference between college advising vs. major advising.
Data Science Major Advisors
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Aaron Giacosa (he/him)
Undergraduate Major Advisor
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Amanda Dillon (she/her)
Undergraduate Major Advisor, Transfer Program Coordinator
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Marjorie Ensor (she/her)
Assistant Director of Advising, Peer Advisor Supervisor
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Miguel Rios (he/him)
Undergraduate Major Advisor
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Silvia Guzman (she/her)
Undergraduate Major Advisor, Data Scholars Advisor
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Laura Imai (she/her)
Director of Advising and Instructional Support