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He/ Him/ His

Job:

SDSU: Commuter Life
UCSD: Sixth College, Orientation
ARP 205/296: Discussion Leader
Past Assistantships:
- GA SDSU EOP Guardian Scholars

Hobbies/ Interests:
- Gym
- Cooking
- Padre Games
- Raider Sundays
- Sports
- Softball
- Exploring SD/TJ

Professional Interests:
- First-generation/First year experience
- Residential Life/Education
- Academic Advising/Counseling
- Ethnic/Identity-based centers
- Access, support, and retention work

Looking for in a Mentee:
I am looking for a reciprocating mentee-mentor relationship. I believe you have a ton of knowledge and wish to learn from you as you wish to learn from me.

3 Important Qualities:

1. Communication

2. Open minded

3. Risk-taker

More About Me:
-From Central Coast CA
-SDSU Alumni
-Work experience with:
SAY San Diego
SDSU EOP
SDSU Guardian Scholars
Upward Bound
Juvenile Probation
Adult Parole
SDSU Student Life and Leadership

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She/ Her/ Hers

Job:

Assistant Coordinator, Compact for Success and Collaborative Programs

Past Assistantships:
- GA Compact for Success and Collaborative Programs

Hobbies:
- I love traveling
- Spending time with my family
- Going to the movies

Professional Interests:
I love working with first-generation students. I am very passionate about supporting undocumented students not just academically but also holistically.

Looking for in a Mentee:
I am looking for someone that is ready to learn and to take onto anything life throws at them. Some who I can learn from and bounce back ideas and advice.

Hope to Gain:
This past year during the MA program I have encountered many challenging and awesome transitions so I would like to be there for someone and help them through their transitions. I relied on my mentor for many things and would like to do the same for my mentee.

3 Important Qualities:
- Trust
- Respect
- Honesty

Favorite Quotes:
"Grow through what you go through"

More About Me:
I graduated from SDSU-Imperial Valley Campus and received a BA in Psychology. I discovered my passion of supporting students when I was involved in Associated Students as the President and got to listen to students concerns and helped create change at the IV Campus. My GA last year turned into a full-time job (I would love to support my mentee through that transition or how to balance work, life, and school) I love the work we do because it comes from our heart. I am also a dog mommy and recently engaged!

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Assistantship: Front Desk Security Manager, Residential Education (SDSU)
Internship: Outreach Intern, Counseling and Psychological Services (SDSU)

Past Assistantship/Internship: Front Desk Security Manager (SDSU); Graduate Intern, International Student Center (SDSU)

About Me: I graduated from UC San Diego in 2016 with a B.A. in Psychology and Ethnic Studies. Throughout undergrad, I was involved in various, different spaces that centered student life and engagement (sports club, greek life, service work, government). The most impactful experience I had was working in Residential Life as a Residential Assistant for two years, which allowed me to understand the intricacy and intersectional complexity of social justice with education, access, support, and retention work in higher education. Prior to my undergraduate chapter, I was born and raised in Echo Park, Los Angeles where my single mother and three older brothers still reside.

Hobbies:
- Cooking
- Fitness/Working out; exploring the intersectional relationship between body, mind(fulness), and movement
- Cycling, Hiking, and really just outdoor exploratory opportunities
- People watching
- Having deep conversations about life
- Music/Art events
- Expressives: poetry, dance

Professional Interests:

- First-generation/First year experience
- Residential Life/Education
- Academic Advising/Counseling
- Ethnic/Identity-based centers
- Access, support, and retention work
- Research and Assessment
- Counseling and mental health services/education

I hope to also work with students who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI).

What I'm looking for in a mentee/femtee:
I am looking for someone who is interested and committed to having a mentor/mentee/femtee relationship; someone with an open-mind/open-heart, passionate about this often times challenging work, and willing to learn; someone with similar interest and values that's ready to connect and grow professionally and personally. Most importantly, I'm looking for someone who is okay with being vulnerable and willing to reach out whenever they need help/support.

What I hope to gain from being a mentor: Although I hope to gain mentorship skills, I hope this relationship  is reciprocative -- where we can comfortably challenge and support each other's learning and growth.

3 Most Important Qualities for a good mentor/mentee/femtee relationship:

1) Respect
2) Communication/Transparency
3) Intentionality/Care/Love/Empathy

Favorite Quote(s):
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." - Robert Louis Stevenson
"Lift as you climb." / "Break down barriers and lift others up." -
"Be the person you wish you had growing up." & "Be the author, architect, and artist of your own destiny." - Wilson

Fun Fact: I have three tattoos.

More about me:
- StrengthsFinder: Developer, Restorative, Empathy, Includer, Responsibility, Context

- True Colors: Blue/Green

I'm excited to meet you, mentee/femtee!

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She, Her, Hers

About Me: I graduated from UC San Diego with a B.A. in Ethnic Studies in 2017. My hometowns are San Diego (Chula Vista specifically) and Tijuana, Mexico. Throughout undergrad, I worked in different UCSD centers that focus on educational equity, social justice and identity development. I’m a homebody (I love to hang out and eat while watching T.V. or Youtube) but I also love going out to the park, the movie theater, or to eat. One of my absolute favorite parts of SD is Seaport Village because it’s calm and peaceful. I also like to spend quality one to one time with folks while drinking coffee.

Assistantship: SDSU Women's Resource Center

Hobbies: Watching YouTube videos, hanging out with my family and my dog, and taking walks in the park

Professional Interests: Identity-based resource centers! Doing social justice, identity development, and community building work is where I find the most passion and love. Also fostering of mental health, self-care, and community care.

What I'm looking for in a mentee: I would like to be paired up with someone who is willing to confide in me whenever they need, and to seek my support and advice where they seem fit. I love having 1:1's and study dates, and I am ready to take the initiative to set up time to catch up, but I would LOVE someone who also takes the initiative to make plans with me and seek me out. I adore mentorship, and this mentoring opportunity will be one of my priorities, so having someone that also cares deeply about this pairing would be great.

What I hope to gain from being a mentor: Mentorship is a two-way street for me, so I know I will learn a lot from my mentee. I love to listen, and I want this opportunity to strengthen my support skills to ensure I give folks the care and help they need.

3 Most Important Qualities for a Good Relationship: Attentiveness, commitment, and care/love

Fave Quote: "Lift others as you climb" / "Always have one hand reaching up, and another hand reaching down"

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Assistantship: Front Desk Security Manage (SDSU)

Hobbies: YouTube fanatic, love comicbooks, LA sports Fan (Lakers,Ducks,Angels). I love to explorte San Diego when I can, I love the beach and I love spending quality time with friends.

Professional Interests: Working with Housing/Residential Education, Greek Life, First-generation studentss, former foster youth. I am passionate in supportiing student who feel like they don’t belong and supporting them in achieving what they want to do.
What I'm looking for in a mentee: I am looking for someone who I can learn from and become a suppot network in this field of student affairs

What I hope to gain:
I hope to gain a friendship and an accomplishment that I made some sort of difference in my mentee.
Three Qualities:
1.)outgoing
2.) Transparent
3.) Sassy
Favorite Quote: “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions” — Stephen Covey

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About Me:

Los Angeles born + San Diego raised, first-generation, community college transfer student.  I received my BA in Urban Studies (Planning + Design) from SDSU because I wanted to help communities thrive. During my undergrad I got involved in research and it changed my career path. Now I focus on work that helps students (communities on campus) thrive.

Hobbies:
Being around great people, eating good food and laughing is my favorite thing in life.  You can also catch me: going to the beach, watching all sporting events, at poetry slams, finding new dessert + coffee shops, travelling, watching trash reality TV, going to concerts and trying new things.

Assistantships:
+ UCSD GA for Undocumented Student Services Center (both years)

+ SDSU GA for Dr. Marissa Vasquez (I assist with her research on Latino Male Transfer Students, the Aztec Research Fellowship, and do work with the Community College Equity Assessment Lab)

Community Work:

+ Hermanitas Mentor for MANA De San Diego Hermanitas Youth Leadership Mentor Program

Internships:

+ University of South Carolina-National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience  Summer Intern for Research, Grants, and Assessment division.

+ UCSD Student Success & Retention First Generation Initiative Intern (Spring)

Professional Interests:
First-Generation Students and Programs, Transfer Students, Community Colleges, First-Year Experience and Programs, Assessment, Research, and Policy.

What I'm looking for in a Femtee/Mentee:
Someone who is genuinely open to taking the time to develop a friendship and working relationship.  Someone I can learn from, laugh with, and do fun stuff with.

What I hope to gain in being a Femtor:
I hope to gain a new friend and a new lens to view the world with!   My hope is to be as helpful and supportive as my femtors/mentors were to me during my first year.

3 most important qualities a good Femtor/Mentee/Femtee relationship:
+ Communication,
+ Mutual Effort (all relationships require effort from both sides)
+ Respect (for each other's beliefs + time)

Favorite Quotes:

“Our biggest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at something that does not matter.”

“If you’re the smartest person in the room, then you’re in the wrong room.”

Anything else you’d like to add:

Navigating the world of higher education (academia) can be a lot all at once!  I am here to support everyone in any way that I can (formally or informally).  It might not always be easy but I can promise you that I'll try to make it fun and I'll always keep it 100 <3

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She / Her / Hers

Current assistantship:
Assistant Academic Advisor --
John Muir College, UCSD

Former assistantship:
Graduate Assistant --
CARE at Sexual Assault Resource Center, UCSD

Hobbies:

Outdoorsy activities

Taking my dog on adventures

Dancing

Sports

Trying new foods

The occasional Mario Kart

Professional interests:

Trauma-informed (including stress & anxiety) guidance & services

Educational Opportunity

Looking for in a mentee:
I’m not looking for anything specifically. I vow to love, accept, and support my mentee for who they are. I'll adapt to THEIR needs and personality.

I hope to gain:
A meaningful relationship where we both feel fulfilled and comfortable.
I aim to afford him/her/them with helpful tools to navigate their first year in graduate school.

3 Qualities:

1. Adaptability

2. Honesty

3. Respect

Fun fact:

I am working on making a donation to Wigs For Kids and have not cut my hair since 2011.

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Assistantship: Office of Student Services - SDSU

Hobbies:

Playing video games.

Huge soccer fan. I love watching the European  leagues. My favorite team is Tottenham Hotspurs.

Cooking

Working out at the gym.

Spending time with my family, friends, and partner.

Professional & Career: (Functional Areas)

Academic Advising

Student Retention Programs

What I am looking for in a mentee:

Someone to bounce ideas and have conversations about grad/professional life. While also having a mutually supportive relationship.

Important Qualities:

Respect

Trust

Time flexibility

Favorite Quote/Fun Fact:

I love to travel!

"Your passion is for you, your purpose is for others. Your passion makes you happy. But when you use your passion to make a difference in someone else’s life, that’s a service, that’s a purpose"

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Assistantship: Front Desk Security Manage (SDSU)

Hobbies: Exploring San Diego because I'm not from around here (I'm from NJ), hiking, reading (I love sci-fi/fantasy), watching TV (The Office, New Girl, Parks and Recreation, Game of Thrones, Insecure), going to the beach, getting coffee

Professional Interests: Working with orientation, student organizations, greek life, residential life, or engineering students. I'm really passionate about women in STEM. One day I'm hoping to get my Ph.D. and teach engineering or work as a dean of students or university president.

What I'm looking for in a mentee: Someone who is friendly, has common interests as me, someone I can learn from, and someone who wants to explore with me. :)

What I hope to gain: I hope to gain a new perspective on things and a new friend!

Three Qualities:
1. Communication
2. Respect
3. Fun-Spiritedness

Favorite Quote: "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default." -J.K. Rowling

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Assistantships:

Present: Office of Student Conduct, UCSD

Past(Internship): Strategic Planning, Assessment and Professional Development, CSUSM

Hobbies & Passions:

I'm a slight workaholic, so I'm very passionate about anything work-related.

I LOVE Beyoncé

I LOVE Disney

In my free time, I love catching up on tv shows

I'm a big foodie, but I also love to cook.

The Beach

Professional Interests: I would love to work in Conduct. I do miss Res Life so I hope to spend a couple of years working in the Res Halls. My ultimate goal is to become a Dean of Student Affairs and I hope to one day obtain a Doctorate and teach at leisure.

What I'm looking for in a mentee:
A new friend. Someone who has a similar passion for the work that we do. Someone who's open to learning from my experiences and open to having me learn from their own experiences. Someone who is flexible, and okay with spontaneous adventures in the name of Self-Care.

What I hope to gain as a mentor:  I want to be helpful to my mentee through their transition as a grad student, a professional, etc. I hope to be someone that they can confide in. I hope to build a relationship where we can check in on one another, learn from each other, and push each other to grow.

3 most important qualities for a good mentor/ mentee relationship:

1. Communication

2. Accountability

3. Authenticity

Your Favorite Quotes

I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” - Angela Davis

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou

"I'm just trying to live my best life" - Diana Hernandez

Anything Else:

I graduated from SDSU with a B.S. in Biochemistry. I just finished my Acuho-i internship at Columbia University. I am also an ENTJ and my True Colors are Green/Gold

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She/ Her/ Hers

Current Assistantships:
- Student Retention & Success (UCSD)
- Center for Intercultural Relations
(SDSU)

Past Assistantships:
- Orientation & New Student Programs (CSUSM)
- Dean of Students Office - Civility Campaign (CSUSM)

Hobbies:
- I love discovering new places to eat
- Exploring art exhibits
- All things coffee related
- Traveling, hiking & running

Professional Interests:
I am really interested in serving marginalized communities, student retention & success, identity centers, and student leadership programs.

Looking for in a Mentee:
I am looking for someone that has an open mind and an open heart and that is extremely passionate about the work they want to pursue.

Hope to Gain:
I hope to be able to provide support to new students entering the program. I believe it is extremely important to pay it forward and I hope to share the things that worked well for me and the things that I wish I had done differently.

3 Important Qualities:
- Authenticity
- Respect
- Communication

Favorite Quotes:

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” Eleanor Roosevelt

" To be great is to be misunderstood." Ralph Waldo Emerson

More About Me:
I graduated from North Carolina State University with a BA in Psychology in 2012. I have worked for Teach For America, a law firm, a tech startup, and a marketing firm ... until I finally figured my passion has always been Student Affairs. There is beauty in the journey.

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She/Her/Hers

GA: Graduate Assistant at the Study Abroad office at UCSD/ Assistant Program Coordinator at SDSU

Hobbies:
-Watching my favorite shows
- Hiking
- Traveling
- Hanging out with friends
- Finding new places to eat

A Couple of My Professional Interests:
Underrepresented students going abroad and Financial Aid

Looking for in a mentee:
I am looking for someone I can hang out with both on and off campus and build a true relationship with and hopefully be able to learn from each other.

Hoping to Gain:
I am hoping to gain a new friend and help in the transition to Grad school and our program and just really be there for whatever is needed.

3 Important Qualities:
-Communication
-Time
-Respect

Favorite Quote:
"El mundo esta oscuro, ilumina tu parte" --> El Nino de la Pinturas

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She/Her/Hers

Current GA: Gender Equity Center (CSUSM)

Hobbies

Hanging out with my dog

Make-Up

Cooking/Baking

Having deep conversations about life

Traveling

Grey’s Anatomy, Brooklyn 9-9, and Marvel Movies etc.

What are your professional interests in Student Affairs? (functional areas)

Diversity/Ethnic/Identity Centers, Residential Life, Leadership programs, Alumni relations

What you're looking for in a mentee.

I’m looking for someone who is interested in having a mentor and committing to that relationship. I’m looking for someone open-minded as when I commit to being a mentor I go all in! Be prepared for snacks, late-night texts, etc.

What you hope to gain from being a mentor.

Lifelong friendship <3 But if you only want to hang out with me for this year, I understand and will support that.

3 most important qualities for a good mentor/mentee relationship

1. Communication
2. Reliability
3. Must be okay with dogs (sorry! I love my dog too much - so ideally if you don’t mind her tagging along on hangouts when possible.)

Fun fact

I have a dog. LOL. Somewhat spontaneous, even more so if I can bring my dog, so down for trips to LA or some SD beaches. :)

Anything else you'd like to add!

This past summer I participated in the ACUHO-I process, and spent my summer in Sacramento State with their Housing department. I also happen to be the Outreach Coordinator so if you’re interested in conferences, alumni, etc let me know :) Also, I’m pretty open in general so feel free to ask me anything! Sometimes you might get more than anticipated though.

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Current Assistantships:
-Chancellor's Associate Scholars Program Graduate Assistant (UCSD)

-DAESA Lead Graduate Mentor (SDSU)

Past Assistantships:;
Academic Initiatives Assistant for Residential Education (SDSU)

Hobbies:
I love spending time with friends, both 1:1 and in larger group settings. I love eating all different types of food, and trying new beverages at local breweries and such. I also love the beach, going for aimless walks, going to live music shows, photography adventures, hiking and camping, and petting random animals.

Professional Interests
I am very interested in New Student Orientation, Leadership programming, Student Life and Student Activities, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Career Services, Community Service/ Volunteer programming, services for first generation student and marginalized populations.... just to name a few!

What I'm looking for in a mentee:

I am looking for someone who is open-minded and ready to learn! I definitely believe that mentor/mentee relationships should be mutually beneficial, so I am hoping to challenge my mentee as well as be challenged by them. I would love a great friendship with plenty of socializing, but this of course is not something I would ever force into a relationship :)

What I'm hoping to gain from being a mentor:

As I mentioned above, I would love to gain a great friendship! I also hope to gain some general mentoring skills, because I believe that mentoring is such an important thing to do for young folks! Lastly, I hope to gain an even stronger first-year cohort (future second-years!) by investing my time into their development.

3 most important qualities for a good mentor/mentee relationship:
-Honesty and openness
-Willingness to learn from each other
-Dedication to the relationship (making time for each other)

Your favorite quote(s):
-“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou

- "Put your own oxygen mask on first." - Dr. Dilcie Perez

Fun fact(s):
-I used to have 12 piercings on my head!

-I am the only blond person in my entire family!

More about me:
-I am originally from a small rural town in New Jersey, but my home and heart are in Charleston, SC.

-I studied Psychology and Philosophy at the College of Charleston, and worked there for 2 years after graduation as the Program Coordinator for the Leadership Center before coming to SDSU. In that position, I advised a few student organizations, including Dance Marathon!

-I have 3 brothers, and my mom is my favorite person in the world.

-I watch way too much Netflix but I only feel slightly bad about it :)

-I love music festivals and I'm currently obsessed with Janelle Monae, who I am finally seeing in October!

-I am the Student Advisory Board Coordinator for PELSA, so I am here to serve as a resource for all of y'all whether or not we get paired together as mentor/mentees. PLEASE let me know if you need anything, it's what I live for!

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Job:
Past: SDSU IMSD Program Assistant, College of Sciences
Current: SDSU ANSWER Program Coordinator, College of Engineering
Hobbies:
Spending time with my family! Hanging out with, sending and receiving memes to,  and obsessing over my Hundred Acre Wood Gang (SHOUT OUT support group) . I LOVE crafting and building things, anything I can DIY, I will. I also love going to Disneyland and making my own ears for every trip! And of course, eating and exploring new places!
Professional Interests:
First Generation, Historically Minoritized, Marginalized, Low Income Student Programs.
What I am looking for in a mentee:
Someone who I can become good friends with! Who is passionate about students and the field. Someone who has similar values and I can connect with on an academic and personal level. Really just someone who is willing to be mutually supportive and encouraging. As well as hang out and explore San Diego, eat bomb food, and laugh until our stomachs hurt.
What I hope to gain:
I hope to be able to give some guidance and reassurance to a first year who is feeling all the same things I was last year (YOU CAN DO IT). And really be a support system and during mentally challenging parts of the program.
3 most important qualities for a good mentor/mentee relationship:
Mutual Respect
Authenticity
Communication
Favorite Quotes:
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better" - Maya Angelou
"Do what you feel in your heart to be right -for you'll be criticized anyway" -Eleanor Roosevelt
More about me:
I am from Oxnard, CA and came to SDSU for undergrad. I majored in Sociology, then went right into grad school. I've been working on campus for 5 years now, which is what made me want to change my career path from Athletic Training (SO different, I know). I'm excited to meet you MENTEE!!

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My Graduate Assistant is at SDSU Student Life and Leadership with Student organizations and activities

My Summer internship is with SASC (Student Ability Success Center) also at SDSU.

Hobbies:

I love to explore new places

Spending quality time with family and friends

I love to travel and eat

Professional Interests:

First generation students, Financial Aid , Student Rights and Responsibilities, Students with Disabilities

What you're looking for in a mentee:

I’m looking for in a mentee that would like to explore SD with me, open to have great conversations, and build a good friendship. I’m also here to give advice and support.

What you hope to gain from being a mentor:

I hope to gain a great connection and build a friendship

Three most important qualities for a good mentor/mentee relationship:

Respect, Communication and Trust

A little more about me:

I’m from LA, received my B.A. in Psychology from Cal State Northridge and I LOVE DOGS!

Favorite quote:

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  ― Maya Angelou

I’m excited to meet you all!!!
P.S. the image below was taken in the cold Philadelphia weather.

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She/Her/Hers
Assistantships:
- Present: Graduate Assistant for the Center for Intercultural Relations (SDSU)

- Past: Student Affairs Assistant for Commuter Life, Student Life & Leadership (SDSU)

- 2018-2019 Internship: (API)phany Graduate Intern, Counseling & Psychological Services (SDSU)

Hobbies:
Going out to eat, spending time with family and friends, going to the gym, cleaning and organizing my space and LIFE, and binge-watching TV shows on Netflix/Hulu.

Professional Interests:
Ethnic/Identity based centers and Multicultural Affairs. I hope to work with students who identify with any of the following: indigenous, AAPI, first-gen, and those who come from marginalized communities.

What I'm looking for in a Femtee/Mentee:
I’m looking for someone who has similar hobbies and/or professional interest as me. Someone who is down to try new food places and go out to eat in general lol. Also, it would be great if my femtee/mentee is motivated to go out and explore SD/California so they can force me to go with them. Last but not least, I value authentic relationships and people who aren’t afraid to be themselves!

What I hope to gain in being a Femtor:
I hope to be what my femtee/mentee needs from me. Overall, I hope to help with their transition to graduate school, be there to check-in, and be there for venting sessions because lord knows we all need them!

3 most important qualities a good Femtor + Femtee/Mentee pair:
Authenticity/Transparency
Dependability/Support

Communication

Favorite Quotes:
- “O ka pono ke hana ʻia a iho mai na lani” / “Blessings come to those who persist in being good” – ‘Ōlelo Noʻeau

- "I hate going to the kitchen and finding out I’m the only snack in the house” – Ryan Harris

More about me:

I was born and raised on the island of O’ahu in Hawai’i. I identify ethnically as Native Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh. I graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo in 2016 with a BA in Psychology, a BA in Administration of Justice, and a minor in Hawaiian Studies.

- My Strengths: Focus, Communication, Individualization, Futuristic, and Learner
- True Colors: Gold and Green

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Pronunciation:
“Am-er-a”
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Current Assistantships:
Part-time job as Project Assistant for the Career Center at Mesa College, and SDSU Commuter Life USEM Instructor
Past Assistantships:
SDSU Student Life & Leadership Commuter Life Student Affairs Assistant, and SDSU Commuter Life USEM Instructor
About Me:
I’m born and raised in San Diego, and grew up in the Vietnamese refugee community, but I’m Chinese (speaks Cantonese). I’m a first generation college graduate from a low-income family background. I went to The Preuss School UCSD for middle and high school and went straight to a 4 year institution. I graduated from UC San Diego with my Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies and Planning. I was involved in leadership with the UCSD Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APSA), Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Services (SPACES), TRIO Upward Bound, Muir College Residential Activities, and Twirl Flags. I was also a Chancellor’s Associates Scholar. I’m very passionate about increasing access to higher education and retention. My heart is most fulfilled when I am able to guide and support others in achieving their educational and career goals.

My lifestyle is CrossFit. I have done 4 CrossFit competitions and 1 powerlifting meet. I don’t like hiking (sorry!), but I do like to lift HEAVY in the gym and swim. I hope I get a femtee/mentee who knows how to give deep tissue massages! I’m not strict on my diet because I love to eat! My new found love is meal replacement shakes that are all fresh and meets my macros! But my favorite spots to eat are at AYCE kbbq, sushi, Vallarta’s, poke, and Souplantation.

I like to watch movies and Netflix but don’t often have time because I train so often at the gym. I love gossiping (jk), “thoughtful conversations that go beyond surface level” if you’re the type of person who prefers saving money like me and can be completely entertained by just chatting and people-watching in public. I try to be very productive with my time and am pretty responsive and active on Facebook messenger and Instagram. I have a season pass to Boomers if you want to hang out there lol.

People describe me as being very bubbly, always smiling, very thoughtful, a BEAST, very productive, organized and dependable. I am a busy body.

My 5 Strengths are: Empathy, Activator, Achiever, Discipline, and Consistency. Currently, I’m working on getting my Clifton Strengths Coaching Certification so I can help interpret and provide 1:1 coaching for your Strengths Finder results!
True Colors: Blue

Functional areas: I want to work at a community college in Career Services, Counseling, EOPS, TRIO, Student Affairs, Mentorship Programs, and Outreach. Preferably in San Diego. I plan to apply for full time jobs during my second year.

What I’m looking for in a femtee/mentee:
Someone who is loving, kind, empathetic, enthusiastic, patient, motivated, inclusive, social justice-minded, passionate about helping others, and willing to go out of their way to do the right thing.
What I hope to gain from being a femtor:
Building new friendships, supporting my peers, developing sense of belonging, and networking.
3 most important qualities for a good femtor + femtee/mentee relationship:
loyalty (trust!), authencity (got to be real) and affirming of each other (emotionally dependable).
My favorite quote:
“If you’re standing still, you’re falling behind.” (That’s the activator and achiever in me!)
Fun Fact:
I have an identical twin sister who also works in Student Affairs!
Additional info:
I have a long distance partner who travels from LA to meet me in SD. His name is Robert and he’s very social, funny, and kind (also interested in fitness). I hope that my femtee or mentee will be open and welcome to being inclusive of inviting Robert to social gatherings as he sometimes visits on weekends. We both look forward to meeting you my future femtee/mentee!

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Assistantships:

-SDSU Career Services
-UCSD Parent & Family Programs/Undergraduate Admissions
-USEM Instructor
Hobbies:
Being with friends and family, eating (SUSHI IS THE BEST), traveling, shopping, playing volleyball, beach walks/runs, lounging, and going to concerts. I love Riverdale and Harry Potter :)
Professional Interests:
Career Services, new student transition programs, student life/involvement.
What I am looking for in a mentee:
I am looking for a mentee who I can support, lift up,  motivate, and learn from!  I want my mentee and I to instill confidence in one another. Someone who is looking for friendship  :)
What you hope to gain from being a mentor:
I want to help my mentee navigate San Diego, SDSU, and the program. I want to be a support system for them and help them through their transition to graduate school and the university. I hope to gain a friend, but also develop personal advising and counseling skills.
3 most important qualities for a good mentor/mentee relationship:
1) Honesty
2) Trust
3) Communication
Your favorite quote/fun fact:
“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.”
-JK Rowling
Anything else you'd like to add: I am from Northern California and graduated from SDSU with a BA in Psychology in 2017!

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Current GA:
Front Desk and Security Manager at SDSU (both years)

Internships:
Spring 2018
Course Apprentice for the Leadership Minor at SDSU facilitating ARP 205: Exploring Leadership

Summer 2018
Housing and Operations Intern at Salem State University

Fall 2018
Intern for the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities at SDSU

Hobbies:
Hiking, Spending quality time with family and friends, Playing with dogs, Practicing calligraphy, Going to the beach/pool, Watching the sunset, Shows: The Good Place, Bob's Burgers, Modern Family, The Goldbergs, Master Chef, and I just recently got into the Office and Gossip Girl.

Professional/Functional Areas of Interest:
Residential Education
Student Conduct
Academic Advising
Counseling
First Year Experience

What I'm Looking For In A Mentee:
Someone who is genuine, looking for guidance and support, wants a long-lasting friendship and a mentor, is flexible and open-minded, has a desire to meet regularly.

What I Hope To Gain From Being A Mentor:
I hope to gain friendship with my mentee while also practicing and developing my counseling/mentorship skills. I've done similar mentor programs throughout my undergraduate experience and I was a mentee last year as a first year graduate student.  I loved my experience, so I hope to pass that along to my mentee this year!

3 Important Qualities of a Mentor/Mentee:
1. Open and Direct Communication of Our Needs
2. Willingness to Commit Time and Energy into our Relationship
3. Desire to Learn and Grow Together

Favorite Quotes:
"I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you're not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again" --F Scott Fitzgerald

"And though she be but little, she is fierce" --William Shakespeare

Fun Facts:
I used to do aerial silks in college during my spare time.
I'm the oldest of four siblings.
I lived/worked in Salem, Massachusetts this summer.
I plan on learning how to figure skate this year.
I have four ideas for tattoos that have a lot of meaning for me.

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Assistantships:
18/19:
- UCSD Communication & Leadership
- SDSU Undocumented Resource Area
17/18:
SDSU Career Services
Hobbies:
Hanging out with loved ones, going out to eat & trying new places/food (nothing too spicy please!), dancing, festivals/concerts, watching Parks & Recs or Queer Eye or Little Women: ATL, exploring, relaxing at the beach or coffee shop, game/movie nights, memes.
Professional Interests:

First-Gen programs, Undocumented/Ethnic/Identity based centers, Orientation, Mentoring programs.
Looking for in a mentee:
Someone with a growth mindset who is looking to create a lasting friendship. I hope my mentee is someone who is flexible, sincere, and is someone I can joke around with!
What you hope to gain from being a mentor:
I hope to be a support system/resource/friend as we both journey through the program, the field, and life.
3 most important qualities for a good mentor/mentee relationship:
1) Trust
2) Respect
3) Communication
Your favorite quote/fun fact.
Fact: I have a cat! He's fluffy & kind of okay with cuddling.
Quote:
"You are allowed to be both a masterpiece AND a work in progress"
Anything else you'd like to add!

I'm from San Bernardino, did my undergrad at UC Merced, and took a year gap between graduating from undergrad & coming to SDSU. I am naturally loud and bad at whispering but I'm 100% here to support you, mentee or not. ALSO, recently took the True Colors assessment & I am a blue AND orange but I'm really adaptable in all honesty. I'm really looking forward to meeting every first year!

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Assistantships:
UCSD Raza Resource Centro
Office of Student Affairs - Mesa Community College
Past: Front Desk Security Manager - SDSU Residential Education
Hobbies:
Quality time with family & friends, traveling, taking care of my plants & plant shopping, cooking, concerts & festivals, discovering new music & binging on Netflix.
Professional Interests:
Multicultural Affairs, Ethnic/Identity based centers, Community Colleges, Admissions, Academic Advising, Education Policy, & First-Gen programs.
What I'm looking for in a Femtee/Mentee:
Someone who is genuine and looking to create a meaningful friendship within this program. I look for someone who is authentic, shares similar interests/values,  and also has a laidback attitude. I hope my mentee/femtee is someone I can engage in critical conversations with, but also joke around!
What I hope to gain in being a Femtor:
I hope to be able to serve as a resource and support system for my mentee/femtee through the good, bad, and ugly of graduate school/life.
3 most important qualities for a good Femtor/Mentee/Femtee pair:
Authenticity
Communication
Mutual Respect
Favorite Quotes:
"And still I rise"- Maya Angelou
"There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.”- Audre Lorde
"You're doing amazing, sweetie"
More about me:
Graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Social Welfare and Minor in Education. I took 2.5 years off and worked at an all women's college before graduate school. I interned at the Center for Intercultural Relations at SDSU. I also went through the ACUHO-I process and spent my summer as a House Director at Stanford.
Excited to meet you future femtee/mentee!

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Assistantships:
Fraternity & Sorority Life - SDSU (both years)
Associated Students - UCSD (both years)
USEM Instructor
Hobbies:
Spending time with friends and family, going to concerts/raves/music festivals, watching too many tv shows and movies (find me at comic-com!), cooking, writing, traveling and brunch!
Professional Interests:
Orientation Programs
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership Programs
Student Organizations/Student Activities
What I'm looking for in a Mentee:
A friend! Someone who wants to build a strong mentor/mentee relationship. Someone who is interested in the same functional areas as me and is passionate about this program and this field!
What I hope to gain in being a Mentor:
I want to build a strong relationship with my mentee and help them through their journey in our program and beyond. I want to support my mentee and give them advise to navigate the ups and downs of grad school while reminding them to take care of themselves and have fun every once in a while.
3 most important qualities for a good Mentor/Mentee pair:
Communication
Respect
Authenticity
Favorite Quotes:
"Even the biggest failure beats the hell out of never trying."
"It's the little things in life."
More about me:

I graduated from CSUSM with a BA of Communication (2017)

I interned with the Student Ability Success Center (SASC) at SDSU (Spring 2018)

Spent this summer as a NODA Intern for New Student Orientation and Parent & Family Orientation at Stanislaus State

MBTI ---> ESFJ

True Colors --> Blue/Gold

My Strengths --> Communication, Responsible, Strategic, Analytical & Achiever

For my future mentee: Can't wait to meet you! This is an exciting time for you and I hope to add value to your PELSA experience. I'm a great listener and love trying new places so I'm looking forward to future lunch dates!

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She/Her/Hers
Assistantship & Internship: Front Desk and Security Manager - SDSU Residential Education, Fraternity & Sorority Life Intern - SDSU Student Life and Leadership
Hobbies: Spending time with my loved ones, traveling, binge-watching Parks and Rec, learning bad jokes and animal puns, going to events and concerts, coffee dates, and reading.
Professional interests: A few of the functional areas I am interested in pursuing professionally are Orientation & First-Year Programs, Residential Education, Fraternity & Sorority Life, or any programs that serve first-generation students!
What I'm looking for in a Mentee: I look for someone who is excited to be here, and is looking to create a strong friendship within this program. Someone with similar values, interests, and to support one another through the course of this program and beyond! Someone to be silly, studious, and support through the ups and downs that come with this program.
What I hope to gain in being a Mentor:  I hope to connect and be a resource to my mentee, along with create a friendship that goes far beyond the program. I hope to advance my counseling skills and be an active listener just like my Mentor was to me!
3 most important qualities for a good Mentor/Mentee pair: Authenticity, mutual respect, and a strong understanding of what we want our friendship to look like.
Misc:

Graduated from UC Merced , Dec 2016!

Spent the summer as a NODA Intern for Parent and Family Connections  at Purdue University! #BoilerUp

myStrengths: Developer, Positivity, Harmony, Input, and Includer

Favorite quote: "You must always have faith in people, but more importantly you must always have faith in yourself."

Can't wait to meet you, future mentee!