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Current SMP Student Staff

 

 

Andrea Quiroz Rivera

aquirozrivera@ucmerced.edu

 

Title: Student Assistant & Peer Mentor

Year and Major: 3rd Year Psychology

Career Aspiration: I hope to earn a Master's in Social Work and become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Mentoring Specialties: 1st year navigation, mental health, time management, interviews and resume prep, job search experience, volunteer work, campus resources

Identities: First generation, Chicanx/Latinx

Interests and Favorite Things: One of my favorite things to do whenever I have an opportunity is to travel to national parks and go for hikes, runs, and overall just be out in nature! I always buy a sticker and a pressed penny from every new national park I visit. I also love the beach and anything ocean-themed! I absolutely love exploring small hidden gems and trying new foods from different cultures and restaurants! I also enjoy journaling, painting, making jewelry, cooking, reading, and shopping. My favorite movies are the Avatar franchise, and my favorite TV show is Modern Family!

Carolyn Soto

Csoto36@ucmerced.edu

 

Title: Student Assistant and Peer Mentor

Year and Major: 4th Year, Sociology and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies

Career Aspiration: I hope to earn my master's in social work and after that become a social worker where I will be able to make an impact on children.

Mentoring Specialties: Time management, volunteer work, campus resources, Greek life, mental health, MyDegreePathway

Identities: 1st Generation, Chinanx/Latinx

Interests and Favorite Things:  Some of the things I enjoy doing are puzzles, diamond paintings, watching sunsets, and going on spontaneous adventures. Also, I am an avid pink shopper and major foodie.

Narciso Martinez Solorio

nmartinezsolorio@ucmerced.edu

 

Title: Peer Mentor 

Year and Major: 4th Year, Chemistry and Human Biology. Minors: Spanish, Political Science

Career Aspiration: My goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus in Organic Synthesis, specializing in applications in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry.

Mentoring Specialties: Campus resources, time management, volunteer work, course planning, graduate school applications, resume review.

Identities: Chicanx/Latinx, 1st Generation

Interests and Favorite Things: Some of my interests include research, mentoring, volunteering, and advocating for what is right. I also enjoy exploring cultural foods, attending community events, and discovering new places. Some of my favorite things are coffee, taking long naps, going to the beach, spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and watching sunsets.

Ashley Martinez-Silva

amartinez-silva@ucmerced.edu

Title: Peer Mentor 

Year and Major: 4th year, Psychology, Biology, and Sociology

Career Aspiration: After graduation, I hope to take a little vacation to Wyoming, to visit Yellowstone National Park, and to visit Oregon. After that, I hope to start a program that fall, to become a Physical Therapist Assistant, and try to work as a behavior technician on the side.

Mentoring Specialties: Time management, campus resources, volunteer work, job search experience, mental health

Identities: Chinanx/Lantinx

Interests and Favorite Things: Some of my favorite things I love to do include exploring new music, collecting vinyls and cds. I also love to travel, hike, and occasionally, I will travel out of town to do some runs outside of my hometown. I also enjoy working out, making bracelets, scrapbooking, and reading. I also really love to try new coffee shops around town. As well as binge-watching movies and anything Marvel-related.

Javon Hudgins

jhudgins2@ucmerced.edu

 

Title: Peer Mentor 

Year and Major: 4th Year, Computer Science & Engineering

Career Aspiration: After graduating, I plan to pursue a career in Software Engineering for Geographic Information Systems, specifically targeted towards Environmental Analysis.

Mentoring Specialties: Mental health, time management, clubs, social support, volunteer work, interviews and resume prep, campus resources

Identities: Black/African American

Interests and Favorite Things: I enjoy video games, going to the gym, photography, 3D graphic design, and watching movies. I'm also very passionate about wildlife and the environment!

Avinav Biswas

abiswas6@ucmerced.edu

 

Title: Peer Mentor 

Year and Major: 3rd Year, Human Biology Major, Psychology Minor

Career Aspiration: My goal is to become a physician, with a focus on providing care to vulnerable and overlooked communities.

Mentoring Specialties: Interviews and Resume prep, Time Management, Internships, Campus Resources, Volunteer Work, Job Search Experience, Graduate School Applications, Mental Health

Identities: Asian American

Interests and Favorite Things: I enjoy playing and watching soccer, going on hikes and runs, traveling to new places, and exploring different restaurants!

Alyssa Alvarez

aalvarez124@ucmerced.edu

Title: Peer Mentor 

Year and Major: 4th Year, Anthropology Major

Career Aspiration: After graduation, I hope to pursue grad school and be a part of a program where I can study to be a social worker or a school counselor. I aspire to make a difference in my community and guide new generations to pursue college education and other goals.

Mentoring Specialties: Campus Resources, Clubs/Orgs involvement, Social Support, Time Management, Job Search Experience, Mental Health, Interviews and Resume Prep

Identities: First Generation, Chinanx/Latinx, LGBTQ+

Interests and Favorite Things: I love listening to music, reading ethnography/history books about different parts of the world, drawing, and cooking. I also love going on coffee runs! I am passionate about staying informed about current events as well. :)

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