BIO: Hello! I’ve been proud to be a part of CORE for most of my career here at SLAC and enjoy community engagement. I weave my love for history/archiving into serving my communities and believe in being silly in life. In my free time I enjoy riding my motorcycle, playing roller derby and being in the beautiful nature of California in the ancestorial homeland of the Ohlone people.
BIO: Hola!! I take great pride in being an enabler of science at SLAC. I work in one of the mission support directorates, and while I’m not a scientist myself, the work our directorate does is vital to advancing SLAC’s scientific mission.
Outside of work, my favorite role is #BoyMom! I love spending time doing fun activities like hiking, baseball, and making the most of our season passes to various amusement parks in California. We love roller coasters. On top of that, I’m a proud Los Angeles native. Go Dodgers!
William Colocho
DIRECTORATE: Accelerator Department, Linac and Free Electron Laser Division, High Level Applications Group ROLE: Accelerator Operations ERG POSITION: Co-Chairperson YEAR JOINED ERG: 2017 YEAR JOINED SLAC: 1993 BIO: Hello, my SLAC experience includes SLC, ESA, PEP-II, LCLS and LCLS SC. I enjoy working on things that reduce the time to get tasks done in the electron accelerator control room and learning how to improve machine performance. When I grow up I want to be a science communicator. I've been a member of APS-IDEA at SLAC, content creator for SAGE and CSI camps and president of the SLAC garden club. I enjoy traveling, camping, ballroom and argentine tango dancing, books, viking knitting, remote work, sand volleyball, body surfing, biking to work and boardgames. My intention in life is to practice the golden rule, learn.
Larry Griffie
Rebecca Flores
NAME: Rebecca Flores
DIRECTORATE: Human Resources, Talent Acquisition Team
ROLE: Intern Pipeline Programs Specialist
ERG POSITION: Recruitment Co-Chair
YEAR JOINED ERG: 2023
YEAR JOINED SLAC: 2022
BIO: With a background in human resources and talent acquisition I am very passionate about providing educational opportunities to those who typically do not have access or are not aware of the opportunities we offer at SLAC. I enjoy fostering supportive communities that embrace lifelong learning and development. As a member of CORE, I am committed tocultivating a community of mutual support, personal growth, and learning.
Bambi Torres
NAME: Bambi Torres
DIRECTORATE: AD
ROLE: Administrative Associate for AOSD, Linac & FEL, Cryogenics
ERG POSITION: Finance Analyst
YEAR JOINED ERG: 2025
YEAR JOINED SLAC: 2022
BIO: My formative years in Manila, Philippines, were shaped by a family dedicated to both academic pursuits and artistic endeavors. The creative influence of my mother, a pre-school educator and ballet instructor, combined with my father's role as a university professor, instilled a blend of creative aptitude and intellectual curiosity. I actively engage in music as a jazz vocalist, which allows me to channel a passion for performance and exploring rhythmic and melodic expression. My commitment to continuous learning, exemplified through global travel and participation in CORE, has instilled a strong sense of adaptability and cultural sensitivity.
