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"A mentor is someone who allows you to see hope inside yourself" -Oprah Winfrey
Angela Diaz
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Nursing
Year in School: Fourth Semester Nursing Student
Hi, I’m Angela! I’m excited to be a mentor because I want to help the SI leaders grow and be there to support them. I’m excited to see their amazing work. I’m also a tutor in the SLC for BIOL 104 this semester. In my free time, I enjoy exercising, hiking, and spending time with my family, friends, and dogs. After finishing nursing school, I want to find a nursing position in a hospital.
Major: Nursing
Year in School: Fourth Semester Nursing Student
Hi, I’m Angela! I’m excited to be a mentor because I want to help the SI leaders grow and be there to support them. I’m excited to see their amazing work. I’m also a tutor in the SLC for BIOL 104 this semester. In my free time, I enjoy exercising, hiking, and spending time with my family, friends, and dogs. After finishing nursing school, I want to find a nursing position in a hospital.
Emily Dinh
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Nursing
Year in School: Fourth Semester Nursing Student
Hi, I’m Emily! The SI program has been my family on campus for the past 3 years and has helped me grow in all areas of my life; I am excited to guide, support, and encourage my SI leaders through that experience as well! After graduation, I would love to find work in the ED for about a year or two before becoming a travel nurse. During my time as a travel nurse, I look forward to traveling all over the U.S. and other countries on my time off. Outside of SI I enjoy hammocking, biking, hiking, swimming, drawing, and listening to music. So excited to see all your beautiful faces :)
Major: Nursing
Year in School: Fourth Semester Nursing Student
Hi, I’m Emily! The SI program has been my family on campus for the past 3 years and has helped me grow in all areas of my life; I am excited to guide, support, and encourage my SI leaders through that experience as well! After graduation, I would love to find work in the ED for about a year or two before becoming a travel nurse. During my time as a travel nurse, I look forward to traveling all over the U.S. and other countries on my time off. Outside of SI I enjoy hammocking, biking, hiking, swimming, drawing, and listening to music. So excited to see all your beautiful faces :)
Jaxon Elmore
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Nursing
Year in School: Fourth Semester Nursing Student
Hi! My name is Jaxon and I’m a fourth semester nursing student here at Chico State. My goal is to become an ER nurse and eventually a flight nurse. I wanted to become a mentor because I love the SI program, and I want to share that with other leaders. The SI program has changed my life, so to be a part of it in any way is a blessing. Outside of school, I love rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, running, hiking, and backpacking!
Major: Nursing
Year in School: Fourth Semester Nursing Student
Hi! My name is Jaxon and I’m a fourth semester nursing student here at Chico State. My goal is to become an ER nurse and eventually a flight nurse. I wanted to become a mentor because I love the SI program, and I want to share that with other leaders. The SI program has changed my life, so to be a part of it in any way is a blessing. Outside of school, I love rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, running, hiking, and backpacking!
John Nyznyk
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Biochemistry
Year in School: Senior
Hi I’m John! I am a biochemist because I love working with chemicals and their structures. My plan was to go on to pharmacy school, but now I’m hoping to get my teaching credentials and possibly my PhD in teaching! In my free time, I like to go on hikes and be a tad antisocial in my room watching YouTube. I was an SI Leader for CHEM 112 for two semesters and CHEM 370 for one semester. I am so excited that I am now joining the mentor team to help other leaders and can’t wait to start!
Major: Biochemistry
Year in School: Senior
Hi I’m John! I am a biochemist because I love working with chemicals and their structures. My plan was to go on to pharmacy school, but now I’m hoping to get my teaching credentials and possibly my PhD in teaching! In my free time, I like to go on hikes and be a tad antisocial in my room watching YouTube. I was an SI Leader for CHEM 112 for two semesters and CHEM 370 for one semester. I am so excited that I am now joining the mentor team to help other leaders and can’t wait to start!
Alena Parat
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Cellular & Molecular Biology and Microbiology + minor in chemistry
Year in School: Junior
Hi, my name is Alena and I am very excited to start my work as an SI mentor! I became a SI leader because I wanted to help foster others as they learn and grow! I plan to continue this goal as an SI mentor. I currently volunteer as a doula at Mercy Hospital in Folsom and love the work I do to assist people in labor. My future goals include applying to medical school and working as an ob/gyn. Outside of school, I love listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks. I really enjoy my work as a member of the SI program; SI is the perfect opportunity to work towards your goals!
Major: Cellular & Molecular Biology and Microbiology + minor in chemistry
Year in School: Junior
Hi, my name is Alena and I am very excited to start my work as an SI mentor! I became a SI leader because I wanted to help foster others as they learn and grow! I plan to continue this goal as an SI mentor. I currently volunteer as a doula at Mercy Hospital in Folsom and love the work I do to assist people in labor. My future goals include applying to medical school and working as an ob/gyn. Outside of school, I love listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks. I really enjoy my work as a member of the SI program; SI is the perfect opportunity to work towards your goals!
Sivan Perets
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Year in School: Senior
Hi everyone! I’m Sivan and I’m a 4th year chemistry and biochemistry major. I’m super passionate about doing research and my goal is to get my doctorate in chemistry after I graduate. Before joining the mentor team, I spent 2 years as an SI leader for Chem 111. Not only was it a really fun job, but I also grew so much as a person and student in that time. I’m so excited to be a mentor this year so I can pass down all the great things I’ve learned working at the SLC. Outside of SI, my favorite things to do are read, listen to music, go to swimming holes around chico or do some spontaneous traveling.
Major: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Year in School: Senior
Hi everyone! I’m Sivan and I’m a 4th year chemistry and biochemistry major. I’m super passionate about doing research and my goal is to get my doctorate in chemistry after I graduate. Before joining the mentor team, I spent 2 years as an SI leader for Chem 111. Not only was it a really fun job, but I also grew so much as a person and student in that time. I’m so excited to be a mentor this year so I can pass down all the great things I’ve learned working at the SLC. Outside of SI, my favorite things to do are read, listen to music, go to swimming holes around chico or do some spontaneous traveling.
Eric Colbert
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Microbiology + Minor in Chemistry
Year in School: Senior
Hello everybody! My name is Eric Colbert and I’m one of your SI mentors this semester! Prior to mentoring for the SI program, I was an SI leader for CHEM 112 and CHEM 107. I’m a microbiology major with a minor in chemistry and I hope to one day work in a lab setting. In my free time, I enjoy studying music, playing video games, or going hiking. I love being a part of the SLC family and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you!
Major: Microbiology + Minor in Chemistry
Year in School: Senior
Hello everybody! My name is Eric Colbert and I’m one of your SI mentors this semester! Prior to mentoring for the SI program, I was an SI leader for CHEM 112 and CHEM 107. I’m a microbiology major with a minor in chemistry and I hope to one day work in a lab setting. In my free time, I enjoy studying music, playing video games, or going hiking. I love being a part of the SLC family and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you!
Victoria Villaseñor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: History (pre-credential) and Multicultural Gender Studies
Year in School: 4th Year
Hello, I’m Victoria! I had the amazing opportunity of being an SI Leader for the Educational Opportunity Program for the past 4 semesters and I am very excited to step into this new role as a mentor! I was born and raised here in Chico and although I chose to stay local, I do love to travel and explore new places. In the future I hope to become a high school history teacher. I am so thankful for the experience I have gained through my time with the SLC and I am looking forward to helping guide the new leaders! :)
Major: History (pre-credential) and Multicultural Gender Studies
Year in School: 4th Year
Hello, I’m Victoria! I had the amazing opportunity of being an SI Leader for the Educational Opportunity Program for the past 4 semesters and I am very excited to step into this new role as a mentor! I was born and raised here in Chico and although I chose to stay local, I do love to travel and explore new places. In the future I hope to become a high school history teacher. I am so thankful for the experience I have gained through my time with the SLC and I am looking forward to helping guide the new leaders! :)
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