Victoria is a graduate student in the Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology (MCIP) graduate group studying the molecular mechanisms of heart failure. As the EVP, she works closely with the other UC campuses and advocates for graduate student needs at the city, state, and federal level. This includes advocating to the UC Office of the President and UC Regents. For the 2025-2026 year, advocacy for graduate students has a strong focus on financial support, research support, basic needs (housing and food security), support for students with dependents, and healthcare access.