Peer Mentors

The small group (cohort) and peer mentoring experience is a major part of the Connections Project and starts on the first day of New Student Orientation when you will meet with your group and your Peer Mentor for the first time. From this point on, your cohort will be an important part of your HNU experience and your Peer Mentor will serve as an essential resource throughout your first year of college (and beyond)!

Meet the 2017-18 Peer Mentors

Alejandra Andrade

Hometown: San Bruno, CA
Major: Sociology and Psychology
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Join clubs and be involved. Study but still have fun and enjoy your first year!

Janice Argueta

Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Major: Sociology and Criminology
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Join clubs! Use a planner for better time management.

Matthew Beland

Hometown: Brentwood, CA
Major: Biological Science
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Never be afraid to ask for help.

Victoria Boateng

Hometown: Fontana, CA
Major: Biological Science
Resident
Junior
Suggestion for new students:
Enjoy college and get good grades!

Izabelle Capet

Hometown: Union City, CA
Major: Biological Science
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Don't be afraid to try something new, and always strive for the highest!

Mattea Carveiro

Hometown: Campbell, CA
Major: Psychology and Criminology
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Don't forget to schedule in naps and food!

Freddy Castillo

Hometown: Pinole, CA
Major: Biological Science
Commuter
Junior
Suggestion for new students:
Have fun and be yourself!

Jefferson Cortave

Hometown:
Major: Sociology
Commuter
Senior
Suggestion for new students:
Take risks, when else do you have a bigger safety net than college?

Antonio Estrada

Hometown: Placerville, CA
Major: Criminology
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Work hard, don't procrastinate, and have fun! You're only in college once

Kiana Evans

Hometown: Elk Grove, CA
Major: Sports Biology
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Make the most of your college experience - get involved and take your studies seriously. But, make sure to enjoy!

Juliet Gica

Hometown: Castro Valley, CA
Major: Biological Science
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Enjoy your first year of college! Ask for help, be involved, and always

Stephanie Gomez

Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA
Major: History
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Be open-minded to new experiences.

Elbert Green

Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Biological Science
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Don't be afraid to get involved. Have a good relationship with your professor. Learn more about the campus. Join a club. Don't procrastinate. Be open-minded.

Namari Kirven

Hometown: Oakland, CA
Major: Sports Biology and Sociology
Commuter
Junior
Suggestion for new students:
Don't be afraid to be different!

Dorothy Le

Hometown: Oakland, CA
Major: Psychology
Commuter
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Always get help when you're stuck or lost. Everyone here is here to help you! The resources are here for you - don't be afraid to use them.

Ylda Lopez

Hometown: Anaheim, CA
Major: Biological Science
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Be yourself - it's a new fresh start! Don't be afraid to ask questions in class; it's your education, make the most of it. Don't be afriad to stand out!

Jannella Natan

Hometown: San Bruno, CA
Major: Sociology
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Try all you can. Do all you can. Don't knock anything until you try it.

Yeceli Reynoso-Diaz

Hometown: Tracy, CA
Major: Sociology
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Get involved, stay focused, have fun, and get ready to be Hawking awesome!

Jazzmyn Renee Sells

Hometown: Pasadena, CA
Major: Business
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Do not procrastinate!

Julia Vazquez

Hometown: Monterey, CA

Major: Biological Science
Resident
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Be active on campus. Be yourself, and everything will turn out fine.

Megan-Cheresse Viray

Hometown: San Leandro, CA
Major: Business
Commuter
Sophomore
Suggestion for new students:
Do not procrastinate.