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Peer Coaches

Peer Coaches play a pivotal role in supporting first and second year, first-generation college students in the Student Success Coaching Program. Peer Coaches are trained using a national model and receive nationally recognized certifications.

Peer Coaches have the opportunity to advance to the Senior Peer Coach role. Senior Peer Coaches continue to support a cohort of students and have additional programming responsibilities that support the personal and professional development of the Peer Coaching team.

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Muir and Seventh College

  • Isaiah Frausto (He/Him)

    Isaiah Frausto (He/Him)

    Muir College

    Sociology: Law & Society and Political Science: Public Law with a minor in Education Studies

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    I would tell my first year self that I am exactly where I need to be, everything happens for a reason! I would also encourage myself to be open to new things and experiences, don't be afraid to ask for help, and that it is okay to grow in ways that feel unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Lastly, I would tell my first year self to take care and value myself, as well as the people in my life that I care about; check in on family and friends, and most importantly check in on yourself.
  • Blanca Melchor (She/Her)

    Blanca Melchor (She/Her)

    Revelle College

    Political Science: Public Law

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    Don't be afraid to go out and explore SD more.
  • Desiree Tapia (She/Her)

    Desiree Tapia (She/Her)

    Marshall College

    Biochemistry

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    I would tell my first-year self to stop stressing the things that are out of my control. As a first-gen student myself, I understand the pressure to do everything with ease and as perfect as possible but there's beauty in making mistakes and learning.

Marshall and Eleanor Roosevelt College

  • Jewel Fulmore (She/Her)

    Jewel Fulmore (She/Her)

    Marshall College 

    Literature and Writing with a minor in Black Diaspora and African American Studies

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    I would tell her to trust the process. It may not seem like you are on the right path, but you will get there and you will flourish.
  • Jecksie Portillo Jaco (She/Her/Ella)

    Jecksie Portillo Jaco (She/Her/Ella)

    Marshall College

    Sociology

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    I’d tell myself you belong and deserve to be here. Your voice, background, and experiences matter. Also asking for help doesn't make you less capable. I would encourage myself to take chances as this time is to explore who you are! As well as never forgetting to take pride in how far you’ve come. You are proof that anything is possible.
  • Roxanna Villegas (She/Her)

    Roxanna Villegas (She/Her)

    Eleanor Roosevelt College

    International Business with a minor in Finance

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    To my first year self I would say: "Allow yourself the grace of making mistakes and learning from them. In so many ways, college is much different and more challenging than high school. You're not going to immediately adjust to things perfectly and that's okay. Let the learning process happen and everything will be okay".

Revelle and Sixth College

  • Jia Bhavnani (She/Her)

    Jia Bhavnani (She/Her)

    Revelle College

    General Biology

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    Trust the process - it's all gonna workout :))
  • Emily Cruz (She/Her/Ella)

    Emily Cruz (She/Her/Ella)

    Revelle College

    Human Biology with a minor in Healthcare Social Issues

    What would you tell your first-year self?

     Explore different study spots, really stay on top of reviewing content right when you learn because the quarter system is so fast. Things get better and time heals, you will be ok.
  • Deisha Valencia (She/Her)

    Deisha Valencia (She/Her)

    Seventh College

    Global Health, Pre-Med Track

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    Everything has led up to her being here, walking into those rooms, being a part of those important conversations, and making a difference for her community. Her perseverance, resilience, and faith are strong enough to get her through anything. I'm so proud of how far she has come.

Warren and Eighth College

  • Ayoob Al-Delaimy (He/Him)

    Ayoob Al-Delaimy (He/Him)

    Marshall College

    Computer Engineering

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    Focus on what you can control. Show up, do the work, and let time handle the rest.
  • Kent Romo (He/Him/El)

    Kent Romo (He/Him/El)

    Warren College

    Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Sciences and a minor in Chicanx Latinx Studies

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    I would tell my first year self that everything will work out the way it is supposed to for you. That comparison is really the thief of joy, and your journey is never the same as anyone else's. You will experience hardship in college as a FGLI student, and the amount of hard work you need to put in will be a lot-- but it is all worth it ultimately. Never underestimate yourself and allow room for growth, and to experience this all for yourself but for tus padres too!
  • Samantha Villalpando (She/Her)

    Samantha Villalpando (She/Her)

    Muir College

    General Biology with a minor in Economics

    What would you tell your first-year self?

    I would tell my first year self to embrace the unknown environment you’re in. Make the most out of being lost, new, and having the opportunity to explore a new atmosphere with unfamiliar faces who are going through the same situation. I would also let myself know that everything will get easier, and to keep going, because even though it gets harder before it gets easier, it does get better.

Media & Marketing Intern

Naomi Crowder (She/Her)

Muir College

Cognitive Science with a Design and Interaction Specialization

What would you tell your first-year self?

Do as much as you can as often as you can.

 

Graduate Specialist

Maria Lopez (She/Her)