- Peer Mentor (Summer 2019) Programs Assistant (2019-2021)
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Psychology, Minor: Applied Psychology
- Peer Mentor (2017-2019)
Gender Pronouns: He/Him/Ze
Major: Physics - Technology Management Program
Minor: Philosophy
- Peer Mentor (2019-2020)
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Psychological and Brain Sciences
Minor: Science and Mathematics Education
Campus Affiliations:
5th Grade Chemistry Outreach UCSB
SciTrek
Tutoring Local High School Students
Destino
Biography:
Francisca is a proud Latina from the city of San Diego and is the first in her family to attend college. She is currently in her fourth year working towards a BS in psychology as well as a minor in science and math education. Francisca strongly believes there are no limits to what one can achieve and no one path to success. Therefore she is excited to share her personal experience as a UCSB undergraduate student to incoming students and help them make a home away from home. During her free time she enjoys walking along the nature trails at UCSB and exercising. She also enjoys watching cooking videos and expanding her culinary knowledge.
- Peer Mentor (2017-2018)
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Biological Anthropology & Ecology and Evolution
- Peer Mentor (2019-2020)
Gender Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Geography (Geographic Information Science)
Biography:
Liam is an undergraduate senior at UCSB majoring in Geography, with an emphasis in GIS. He transferred from Cañada Community College in the Bay Area after receiving his associates degree in Economics and Business Administration. Liam is a first generation college student, who takes pride in helping other students achieve their educational and personal goals. Liam loves to spend time outside enjoying everything Santa Barbara has to offer. He is more than happy to assist other first generation, underrepresented students, transfers, and everyone else here at the OSC!
- Peer Mentor (2016-2018)
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Psychology
Minor: Applied Psychology & Feminist Studies
- Peer Mentor (2016-2019)
Gender Pronouns: He/His/Him
Major: Psychology BA and Spanish BA
Minor: Education
- Peer Mentor (2016-2018)
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Psychology
Minors: Education and Applied Psychology
- Peer Mentor (2018-2021)
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Communication
Minors: Applied Psychology
Campus Affiliation: McNair Scholars Program, Phi Lambda Rho Sorority Inc., Peer Advisor for the Department of Communication
Biography:
Jackie is a rising fourth year student at UCSB with a major in Communication and a minor in Applied Psychology. Jackie has a strong interest in supporting first-generation and marginalized identities and is excited to return for a third year at the OSC. In addition to serving as a peer mentor for this center, Jackie also serves as a peer advisor for the department of Communication. Other extracurricular activities include being a scholar for the McNair Scholars Program and an active member of Phi Lambda Rho Sorority Inc. Her ultimate goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in School Psychology, after which she would love to help low-income, underrepresented communities get access to mental health services that are often inaccessible. Jackie also enjoys watching running, baking, and reading.
Advice for First-Generation College Students:
Find a support system! It may sometimes feel like a challenge to navigate the campus and all its resources, but I promise that there is always someone ready to help you. UCSB is an incredibly welcoming place with friendly staff, faculty, and students who will change your experience on campus. Remember that you earned your place at UCSB and are capable of overcoming any obstacle you may encounter.
- Peer Mentor (2017-2018)
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Economics Major, Technology Management Program (TMP)0000
- Peer Mentor (2017-2018)
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Majors: Anthropology & History Double Major
