Meet our wonderful SI leaders!
Navigate subjects with the drop-down menu and click on any leader's photo to learn more about them!

Anthropology

Benjamin Santiago-Kemp: ANTH 111 - 01

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Social Science
Year in School: Junior

Hey everyone my name is Ben. I’m currently about to start my 3rd year at Chico state and I’m a Social Science major. Some of the hobbies I currently have are working out, hiking, disc golf, pickleball, and spending time with friends and family. My plans for the future are to graduate with my Bachelors in Social Science and then to move onto graduate school for teaching. Other than that I enjoyed taking ANTH 111 and I’m excited to be able to begin my first semester as an SI leader this upcoming fall.

Cheyenne Collins: ANTH 111-06

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: MA- Anthropology
Year in School: 3rd Year Graduate Student

Hello! I’m Cheyenne. I’m focusing my graduate studies in biological anthropology with an interest in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology. After completion of graduate work, I plan to pursue a career within the field. In my free time I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, and traveling. I wanted to become an SI leader because I enjoy teaching and helping students perform to the best of their abilities. This is my third semester as an SI leader for ANTH 111, and I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the students in the course last semester and am excited for what Fall 2021 will bring!

Biology

Juliette Fletcher: BIOL 103-01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Public Health
Year in School: Junior

Hi! I’m Juliette. I’m a third year at Chico State and a public health major. Some of my hobbies include going to the gym, going on hikes, traveling, and hanging out with friends. This will be my third semester as an SI leader for anatomy, and I’m so excited! I’m so passionate about this class and helping incoming anatomy students, and I'm so glad I have the opportunity to be a resource for all of you!

Alexis Pereira: BIOL 103-01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Pre-nursing
Year in School: Sophomore

Hi, I’m Alexis! I’m a pre-nursing major and plan on minoring in nutrition! I hope to get into the nursing program at Chico State then go on to become a women’s health nurse practitioner. I currently work as a CNA, but in my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, traveling, working out, and taking my dog on walks! I can’t wait to meet you and be one of your SI leaders this year!

Joanna Villegas-Orozco: BIOL 104 - 01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Exercise Physiology
Year in School: Junior

Hello there! My goal is to become a Physical Therapist so I may one day give back to humanity via rehabilitation. I enjoy taking walks in the almond orchards with my dog, working out with the help of YouTube, watching Star Wars, playing Among Us, and writing poetry. I also really like being a student! As students in a University, we are exposed to a variety of events such as new jobs, new subjects, new professors, and new learning experiences. It can surely be intimidating to take initiative to try something new, but it is a chance to grow! Carrie Fisher once said, “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident.” I look forward to being part of your educational journey! May the force be among us!

Allison Allen: BIOL 151 - 01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Cellular & Molecular Biology
Year in School: Junior

Hi! I’m Allison, but feel free to call me Allie. I’m from Pacifica, a small beach town outside of San Francisco, but I am living in Chico for the school year. I took BIOL 151 and had a fantastic time. Classes like BIOL 151 are so important because they are the foundation of learning for many classes. I am a Cellular & Molecular Biology pre-med student hoping to help others find their love for science too. Outside of the classroom, I am always listening to music, taking in nature, or exploring with my friends. I’m looking forward to being an SI leader this semester and can’t wait to meet everyone.

Danielle Dessayer: BIOL 211-01

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition and Food Science
Year in School: Senior

Hello! I’m Danielle Dessayer. I loved taking BIO211, so I am super excited to help my classmates through it. I am a Nutrition and Food Science major and just got accepted into the General Dietetics option. After this year, I am looking to further my education goals and become a Registered Dietitian. This will be my second semester being an SI Leader for microbiology and I am thrilled to come back and be a resource for you. I hope to make microbiology fun and engaging as it was when I took it.

Maura Velez: BIOL 104 - 01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Public Health
Year in School: 5th Year

Hello everyone, my name is Maura! I am from a small city in the Bay Area called Hercules. I took BIOL 104 last semester and I really enjoyed it! I am looking forward to helping others as I was helped while taking this course. Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my labradoodle pup, Lani, as well as doing any outdoor activities such as hiking, snowboarding, going to the beach etc. Super excited to be back on campus and meet all of y’all.

Chemistry

Dulce Sandoval: CHEM 107 - 01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Exercise Physiology + Health Promotions & Sports Performance Minor
Year in School: Junior

Hi everyone! My name is Dulce which translates to Candy! I am an Exercise Physiology major from Oakland which is in the Bay Area! My goal is to attend Physicians Assistant school at the Stanford School of Medicine and become the best PA I can be! I just became a nationally certified EMT which was very exciting. I took chemistry 107 this past semester and I quickly fell in love with it! I enjoyed it so much and I am so excited to be able to share my tips on how I successfully got through it as SI played a huge role in my success. In my free time I like to go out. I love to hike, dance, hang with friends and just overall have fun and enjoy life. Hope I can make your experiences with Chem more enjoyable!

Luciana Watts: CHEM 107 - 01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Animal Science, Pre-Vet + minor in Chemistry & Biology
Year in School: Junior

Hi! I’m Luciana but you can call me Lucy! I'm an Animal Science major from San Diego. My goal after Chico State is to attend Vet School. I really enjoy Chemistry and it’s a huge part of my degree. In my free time I like to spend time with my friends, listen to music, travel, and work at the animal rescue. SI really helped me prepare for this class when I took it. This will be my 3rd semester as an SI leader for this course and I’m really excited to share my tips and tricks with you for a smoother ride through chemistry!

Lissett Hurtado: CHEM 107-09

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Exercise Physiology + minor in nutrition and Health & Wellness
Year in School: Junior

Hi, I’m Lissett! My major is Exercise Physiology and I'm minoring in Nutrition and Health & Wellness. I am from Fort Bragg CA which is a very small town on the coast. My goal after graduating from Chico State is to become a Physician Assistant focusing on Women’s health. As for hobbies I love going to the beach, hiking, camping, and attending concerts/music festivals. This will be my first semester as an SI leader so I am super excited for the fall semester!

Esmeralda Campos: CHEM 107 - 09

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Exercise Physiology + Sports Performance and Health & Wellness minor
Year in School: Senior

Hi, my name is Esmeralda but you all are more than welcome to call me Esme. My main goal is to graduate Chico state with an Exercise Physiology degree and later obtain my doctorate in Physical Therapy. I enjoy exercising, the outdoors, and being active. This is my third semester being a Chem 107 SI leader. Though I may not be a Chemistry Major, I love how one Chemistry concept connects with another concept. It is like a big chain that is never ending, which is the beauty of Chemistry. From personal experience, the SI program has helped me with my own science classes and I just want to provide the same for others!!

Kaila Roach: CHEM 108-01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Theatre Arts
Year in School: Senior

Hi, I’m Kaila! I am majoring in Theatre Arts and hope to go on to pursue a career in the arts. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, painting, traveling and musical theater. This is my second semester being a Chem 108 SI leader. Although I am no longer a science major, I really enjoyed taking this class. It was my favorite chemistry class by far! My SI leader helped to make learning about chemistry more fun and enjoyable. I look forward to helping others through this program just as it has helped me.

Susanna Garcia: CHEM 108-11

Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Exercise Physiology
Year in School: Senior

Hi, my name is Susanna, I also go by Sanna! This will be my first semester as an SI leader so I am super excited! My goal is to become a personal trainer. Some things I enjoy are working out, spending time with friends and family, coffee, and playing soccer! SI has had such an impact on me as a student so I am excited to relay the same tips and advice for other students!

Nadine Dubon: CHEM 111-01

Pronouns: Her/She
Major: Animal Science
Year in School: Senior

Hello everyone! My name is Nadine and this will be my first semester as an SI Leader. This will be my fourth year at Chico but I still have a couple years left as I changed my major rather late. I’m very excited for the semester to start. Chem 111 is a challenging course but it’s nothing to be afraid of and is so rewarding in the end. I look forward to sharing how I got through it while being completely online and being able to help you guys navigate through the course as best as possible. A little about myself, I have a cat named Binx and I promise I will try to introduce him to you all if you attend our SI sessions. I enjoy running, knitting, painting, and baking. A career goal of mine is to work at an aquarium, either in Monterey Bay or Long beach.

Katherine Lara-Steely: CHEM 111-05

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Anthropology with certificate in Forensic Identifier
Year in School: Senior

Hi team! This is my first semester working as an SI leader & I’m really excited to be working with this group & the students. I’m originally from Colorado and came to Chico for their Forensic Anthropology program. I found Chemistry to be one of the most challenging classes I’ve taken and I enjoyed the challenge of learning how to overcome it. I hope to help out other students with all the things I learned last semester. My hobbies are art, hiking, and cooking.

Julia Penick: CHEM 111 - 07

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Chemistry
Year in School: Senior

Hi everyone! I’m Julia. This will be my fourth year at Chico State but my first semester as an SI leader. As a chemistry major, I am very excited to start working with CHEM 111 students. I remember how helpful SI was when I was in the course, so I am looking forward to helping students the same way it helped me. Some of my hobbies include working out, playing with my dogs, hiking, and painting. My plan after Chico is to attend grad school to pursue my education in environmental chemistry.

Masha Elson: CHEM 111-09

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Biochemistry
Year in School: Junior

Hi everybody! Masha here. I'm so excited to be an SI Leader for CHEM 111 this semester. Chemistry can be a challenging subject, but also very rewarding. I'm here to help you all succeed and do the best you can. Besides science, I’m also passionate about education and sustainability. In my free time, I enjoy being crafty, hiking, gaming, and gardening.

Lexington Delozier McCrory: CHEM 111 - 15

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Biology: Ecol, Evol & Organ
Year in School: Sophomore

Hello, I’m Lexington and I’m excited to be a SI leader for Chem 111. Especially when chemistry is one of my favorite subjects in school. During my free time I like to paint, play video games, and hike or go to the gym. This is my first semester as a SI leader and I’m excited to be able to help students with a challenging course. When I was in High school I helped people with math and chemistry because it was an easier course for me. I am going to school for a Biology major and then I want to go to vet school so chemistry is a very big part of my path. I am looking forward to seeing you all in my SI sessions!

Aidan McNerney: CHEM 112 - 01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Animal Science + Minor in Biology
Year in School: Senior

Hi, I’m Aidan and this will be my second semester as an SI leader and I’m so excited to be back! I plan on going to vet school after getting my degree in animal science, so as you can imagine chemistry is a really big part of that path. In my free time I enjoy volunteering at the animal shelter, baking, doing makeup and hiking. I became an SI leader because it’s an amazing opportunity to help others understand and develop good studying habits to be successful in chemistry.

Mai Xiong: CHEM 112-01

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Chemistry
Year in School: Junior

Hello, I'm Mai and I love chemistry! It's one of my favorite subjects. When I'm not doing chemistry, I'm usually crafting or journaling. I'm also really into planning and organizing. This is my first semester as an SI leader and I'm really excited because I want to become a teacher in the future! I love helping students and I look forward to seeing you all in SI!

Marc Groves: CHEM 270-01

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Chemistry
Year in School: Senior

Hey folks! My name’s Marc. My educational goal is to get a PhD in chemistry because the subject is AWESOME and I want to do research and discover new things that no one else has ever found out before. In my free time, I like to lift weights and play games. I decided to become an SI leader because I love chemistry and want to share my passion for the subject with everyone!

James Lawrence: CHEM 270-06

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Humanities + Minors in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Year in School: Senior

Hey everyone! I’m James and after taking CHEM 270, I knew from the start that it was a subject I wanted to spend more time with. I loved the aspects of critical thinking, problem solving, and multifaceted solutions that accompanied every problem, so I set out to join the SI program! My career goal is to attend medical school after a few years in the Peace Corps, and specialize in an internal medicine subspecialty. When I’m not playing with the lines and letters involved with organic molecules, I’m usually in Dr. Param’s research lab or in the gym. SI was one of the reasons I felt I succeeded in CHEM 270, so I can’t wait to pay that help forward.

Civil Engineering

CIVL

Erik Morgan: CIVL 321-01

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Civil Engineering
Year in School: Senior
Hey everybody! My name is Erik, and I am going to be your CIVL 321 SI leader! I am currently working towards a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and I’m still debating on whether I want to work as a structural engineer or in water resources. Outside of class, I love hiking, D&D, and listening to music. If you ever see me on campus, there’s a good chance I’ll have my headphones in, so don’t be shy if you want to catch my attention! CIVL 321 is a tough course, so do not hesitate to come to my SI sessions!
I hope to see you there!

ECON

Economics

Tillie Dahms: ECON 103 - 01,05

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Accounting
Year in School: Senior

Hi, I’m Tillie and this will be my second year being the SI leader for MicroEcon! This class has helped me in all my other business courses and on ordinary days outside of the classroom. I hope it will help you too! Some of my favorite things include hiking outdoors, painting, and thrifting (besides economics and accounting, of course). I look forward to meeting everyone and trying my best to ensure a successful semester full of enjoyable learning and good grades!

GEOG

Geological and Environmental Sciences

Cliona Durden: GEOS 104 - 01

Pronouns: she/her
Major: pre-nursing
Year in School: 2nd year

I am quiet and like the library. I draw and do character/costume design. Then if I have the materials and time I build some of my costumes. I am patient and willing to help anyone who needs it. I like the outdoors. Such as the forest and national parks. I like helping people so that's why I want to be a nurse.

History

HIST

Emily Swanson: HIST 130 - 03, 04, 15, 17

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Graduate Student-history
Year in School: first year

Hello All!
I am a history graduate student coming back to school with the intention of eventually being able to teach at the college level. I am passionate about history: reading, writing, discussing--all of it! My historical interests are many, but my primary focuses are literary history and the domestic sphere of 19th-century immigrant women. When I’m not reading, out in nature, or baking, I’m usually traveling. I’m looking forward to working as an SI leader this semester and meeting you all.

Vivian Hernandez: HIST 130 - 10, 11

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Major: History and Latin American Studies + minors in Spanish and Global Development Studies
Year in School: Senior

Hi there, I’m Vivian but y’all can call me Viv! I’m a senior double majoring in History (General Option) and Latin American Studies. I’ll be graduating in the spring and hope to attend graduate school next fall to pursue my dream of becoming a history professor at a university! This is my second semester as an SI leader and I’m so excited to meet you all! I’m looking forward to helping you all succeed in class! When I’m not swamped with school work, I love to play tennis, bake, binge-watch tv shows, make clay jewelry, and spend time with friends and family. I can’t wait to make fun lesson plans and share my love for history with you all! I hope to see you all in my SI sessions soon!

EOP

Samanta Sanchez: EOP

Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Computer Science
Year in School: Sophomore

Hello everyone. My name is Samanta, but feel free to call me Sam or Sammy. I am very excited to start this year as an SI leader. One of my goals is to make sure other students build habits that will benefit them during their educational journey.

Lexinn Vazquez: EOP

Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Child development
Year in School: Junior

Hello everyone! I am a child development and my goal is to become an elementary school teacher. This is my first year as an SI leader which I am nervous about but equally excited. I am a dog mom so I love going on walks and to parks spending time with my doggo.

Ka Her: EOP

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Multicultural and Gender Studies
Year in School: Junior

Hello everyone! My name is Ka Her and I am a multicultural and gender studies major. This is my first semester as an SI leader and I am very excited to work with everyone. In my free time, I like to watch movies, read, draw, make crafts, cook and try new recipes.

Karoline Xiong: EOP

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Psychology
Year in School: Junior

Hi! My name is Karoline Xiong and I am a psychology major. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I intend on applying to Chico State’s School Psychology master’s program to pursue a career as a school psychologist. In my spare time, I enjoy binge-watching Netflix movies, drawing, and listening to music. This is also my first semester as a SI Leader, so I’m looking forward to starting my journey as a SI Leader and helping students advance their learning!

Physics

PHYS

Noelle Miller: PHYS 202A-01

Pronouns: She/her/her
Major: Exercise physiology
Year in School: Senior

Hello everyone! I am Noelle Miller currently working on my senior year here at Chico State. This will be my first semester as an SI leader for Physics 202A. In my spare time I enjoy traveling the world as a solo female traveler with a goal to visit every country in the world. When I am in Chico I can be found playing with my dogs, hiking, camping or hanging out with friends.

Jackson Park: 202B - 05

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Psychology
Year in School: Senior
Hello everyone!
This is my first time being an SI leader, so I am extremely excited to learn more about the different nuances of what goes into tutoring. I am the SI leader for Physics because I have a profound interest and respect for it as a field; and because I hope that the way I view Physics will have a positive influence on not only their knowledge on the subject but also the student’s enjoyment out of the class. When you break Physics down into its fundamental principles, it is essentially trying to get to the bottom of how our universe behaves and the different anomalies which govern our universe. I believe viewing Physics as being more than just math is important in maintaining curiosity—a curiosity that a student may have not known they had in Physics! Again, I am really eager for the new semester and getting to know you all more as the semester progresses!

Camron Crossland: PHYS 202A - 07

Pronouns: He/him/his
Major: Physics
Year in School: Junior

Hi, I’m Camron and I’m now starting my junior year. I just this semester switched to majoring in physics, so this opportunity is great for me. In my free time I like to play games and hang out with friends. I am aiming to become a Physics teacher, so I am very excited to give being an SI leader a shot!

Esteban Teran: PHYS 204B - 03

Psychology

PSYC

Tommy Hubbard: PSYC 100-02 & 03

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: International Relations & Economics
Year in School: Sophomore

Hey everyone. I’m excited to start the SI journey this spring! As of now, I am currently working towards my double major in International Relations & Economics. With the eventual goal to make my way to the Foriegn Service Agency and work abroad in various countries across the world. For the school I am currently a member of the Jazz Band and an Officer for ModelUN. I really enjoyed Psyc100 and I am extremely excited to be helping those understand critical thinking skills more thoroughly!

Meet our wonderful SI leaders! Navigate subjects with the drop-down menu and click on any leader's photo to learn more about them!