About Us | Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC)

Meet the Team

The Student Debt Crisis Center is a non-profit organization with about 2 million supporters nationwide and works to amplify borrower voices and needs to end the student debt crisis once and for all. SDCC has been helping borrowers for more than a decade with a specific focus on advocacy, education, and outreach. The team has successfully engaged three presidential administrations, Congress, and state legislators to address this crisis. They have secured critical policy wins along the way including stopping student loan interest rates from increasing, expanding consumer protections for borrowers, and passing state legislation. SDCC has helped to shift the narrative to include broad-based debt cancellation and debt relief for victims of for-profit colleges and disabled borrowers.

Sabrina Calazans
Executive Director

Sabrina Calazans currently serves as the Executive Director at SDCC where she advocates for student debt cancellation by putting borrowers and their stories front and center. As a student loan borrower and first-generation American, she is passionate about bringing awareness to the disproportionate impact of student loan debt on communities of color, low-income communities, and

women. Sabrina became involved in the fight to cancel student debt by filling out a survey and sharing her story.

Natalia Abrams
President & Founder

Natalia Abrams has been on the front lines of the fight for student loan debt reform for well over a decade. Long before others acknowledged student debt as a genuine American crisis, Natalia was raising awareness of the scale of the problem – and working with both borrowers and legislators on lasting, meaningful solutions. From the New York Times to Wall Street Journal to NPR and countless other

outlets, Natalia has been cited as a subject matter expert on the immense injustice of the existing system for funding higher education. As president, Natalia continues to direct the SDCC’s overall strategy and fundraising programs – and represent SDCC in media and communications. A Los Angeles native, Natalia graduated from UCLA.

Sabrina Cereceres
Special Projects & Free the Degree Director

Sabrina Cereceres is the Special Projects and Free the Degree Director at SDCC. From writing for the Nation Magazine to hosting Free the Degree's first summit, Sabrina is dedicated to making minority and youth voices and perspectives heard. Her work also includes content creation and website management. Sabrina is currently attending the

University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ and working towards her bachelor's in Sustainable Built Environments.

Gabrielle Moore
Communications Intern

Gabrielle Moore is a dedicated Strategic Communication major with a minor in Political Science at Howard University, where she maintains an impressive 3.9 GPA. With a passion for public relations, event planning, and digital content creation, Gabrielle is committed to using her skills to create meaningful connections and amplify voices within her community. As the Director of Communications for the

Howard University Democrats, Gabrielle has effectively managed campaigns and social media strategies to strengthen the organization’s outreach. Her leadership extends to her role as an Events Leader for Howard University Students for Harris, where she has organized impactful events that have enriched community engagement. Gabrielle also serves as a Social Media Producer for The Hilltop, collaborating on multimedia projects that highlight campus life and important issues. Her journalistic talents shine in her role as a Reporter for Cover2Cover Magazine, where she captures compelling stories that resonate with readers. Her professional experience includes internships with organizations like Students for Voting Justice, where she contributed to voter education efforts, and The Feminist Majority Foundation, where she championed gender equality and advocacy on campus. Gabrielle has also worked as a Content Creator for Handshake, producing creative, career-focused content for students. A driven and versatile communicator, Gabrielle combines her event planning, creative storytelling, and social media expertise to foster meaningful connections and advocate for important causes. She brings a collaborative spirit, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence to every project she undertakes.

Ángel Rentería
Communications Intern

Ángel Rentería is an intern for SDCC who is passionate about reforming the higher education system in the United States to ensure that people have an equitable access to pursuing a degree, and eliminating student debt. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California Riverside in which he advocated for UC students, and uplifted their voices in local, state, and

federal government. As a student loan borrower, he believes that people seeking an education should not feel the financial ramifications of paying off student loans years after graduation.

Support Our Movement.

Our work is supported by individual contributions. Each dollar directly funds our education, outreach, and advocacy programs. Donations to SDCC are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

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Student Debt Crisis Center

Meet the Team

Sabrina Calazans Executive Director

Natalia Abrams President & Founder

Sabrina Cereceres Special Projects & Free the Degree Director

Gabrielle Moore Communications Intern