Peer Mentor Program
Coordinators
Senior
Biology
Hi there! I'm Nicole (she/her) and I'm a senior biology major, sociology minor. I'm involved with APISU (Asian and Pacific Islander Student Union), J-Board, and I'm a student teaching consultant. In the bio department I'm a tutor and work in the Applewhite lab so feel free to reach out if you want to get involved/have questions! I'm very passionate about food and cooking, and I'm a proud plant mom (11 of them!)
Omar Youssif
Senior
Math - Statistics
Hi! My name is Omar, a Math major from Cairo, Egypt. I’m involved with the international community at Reed and run the Southwest Asia & North Africa student union on campus. I find Portland a perfect city to be in college, and I love exploring it, biking, and walking around. I enjoy spending time with friends, listening to music, and playing squash, soccer, and volleyball during my free time. I'm excited to support the Peer Mentor Program and help students have a great Reed experience.
Mentors
Anahi Sánchez Marcial
Senior
Neuroscience
Hii! I'm Anahi (she/her), a neuroscience major from Portland. I was proudly raised in Mexico and moved to PDX during middle school. I am a coordinator for our lovely Latinx Student Union, our welcoming and vibrant student club representing Latinx Reedies. I would love to share a conversation about recommended coffee shops, best restaurants, or anything food-related! Feel free to stop by if you see me around!
Andee Gude
Junior
Art History Major, CRES Minor
Hi! I'm Andee and I am an Art History major and Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies minor. On campus, I am a signator for the Black Student Union and co-lead for Period Kollective, am student body president, and work in the Visual Resources Center. I love Blood Orange, Lana Del Rey, Hello Kitty, pink, glitter and dancing. I'm super excited to meet you all this year!
Audrey Garcia
Sophomore
Economics Major, Film Studies Minor
Hi! My name is Audrey (she/her) and I'm from Austin, Texas. I am an intended Economics major with a minor in Film Studies. Some of my on-campus involvements outside of PMP include being a DJ for Reed's radio station (KRRC) and attending Latinx Student Union (LSU) meetings/events. Some of my hobbies include photography, playing piano, watching movies, making Spotify playlists, and surfing Pinterest! I'm super excited to meet everyone in August and I'm looking forward to being helpful while you're all getting adjusted to life here at Reed.
Chloe Hsy
Senior
Biology
Hi! My name is Chloe (she/her) and I'm a pre-health bio major. I'm an avid fiction reader and houseplant enthusiast. Fall 2024 will be my fourth semester as layout editor for Reed's newspaper the Quest and my first semester as a senior! I'm a returning mentor this year. I had a great time with last year's mentees, and am looking forward to getting to know the new incoming class of '28.
Destiny Ellington
Sophomore
Comparative Literature
Hello! My name is Destiny Ellington(They/she) and I am a rising sophomore planning to major in Comparative Literature. I love to watch horror movies with my friends, listen to music, dance, and I write a little bit of poetry. On campus, I am a co-signator of the HotPot+ club, along with the involvement in many other clubs, and I also work in the library(come visit us!!). Overall, I am super excited for next year and to be a pmp mentor!
Emely Cruz
Junior
English
Hello everyone! My name is Emely (she/her) and I am a junior studying English Literature and Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies. As a former mentee and current mentor, I am beyond excited to contribute to our shared PMP community! Along with PMP, I'm on the leadership boards for Reed's Latinx Student Union and Students of Color Union. My interests include reading, baking, exploring Portland with my friends, and watching Formula 1. I am an avid lover of the NYT Crossword and am capable of giving a two hour presentation about the Pixar 'Cars' franchise. I can't wait to get to know everyone!
Hanae Furugaki
Sophomore
Economics
Hello, I'm Hanae, a sophomore majoring in Economics. I'm from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I love cats, Roblox, and have an unhealthy obsession with Wingstop. My favorite hobbies are thrifting, painting, and photography! I also love concerts and some my favorite artists that I've been to their concerts are Wallows, Clairo, T Swift, Gorillaz, and Travis Scott! I am looking forward to meeting all yall!
Irene Zhang
Junior
Computer Science Major, Economics Minor
Hello! My name is Irene and I’m a junior computer science major and tentative economics minor from San Francisco. People also call me Ernie (that’s the name on my official dosimetry)! I work at the Reed Research Reactor as a licensed operator. I can speak some Cantonese and Mandarin, and am trying to learn Vietnamese! I love drawing, crafting/DIY, listening to music, strategy RPGs, and making my friends laugh. You might see me attending APISU/Chinese eHouse events or resting in the MRC. I’m looking forward to getting to know everybody, it’s going to be so great!!
Jaden Cabrera
Sophomore
Biology Alt Film
Welcome to good burger, home of the good burger. You can call me Jaden or one of my various nicknames. I am enthusiastic to continue my commitment as a peer mentor and am a prospective biology alt film or film and media studies major. In my freetime, I enjoy making drawings, podcasting and coming up with riddles and bad jokes. I am involved in the SOCU X Receipts project , Reed Zine club, BSU, LSU and N8V’s clubs. You can find me journeying around the nooks and crannies of campus moving with the wind and shade. Feel free to ask me about navigating the institutional labyrinth of Reed, its inside jokes or myths. I look forward to the adventures and memorable moments of the coming year, go ninja, go.
Kenta Tsukamoto
Junior
Biochemstiry and Molecular Biology
I am a Japanese BMB major and a comp sci minor from Philadelphia. I’m a vintage clothing collector and love fashion design and photography. I work as a line cook all over Portland and love eating and sharing food. I’m also allergic to eggs.
Kiana Fields
Senior
Environmental Studies-Biology
Heyo! My name is Kiana (she/her) and I'm a senior ES-Biology major. Some of my campus involvements include working for Gray Fund Outdoors and JBoard. I'm passionate about building community within Reed and beyond. I love exploring Portland, getting outside, thrifting, and spending time with friends! Can't wait to meet y'all <3
Leilani Goldberg
Junior
Comparative Literature
Aloha, kamusta, shalom! I'm Leilani, a third-year Comparative Literature major (with an allied field in Linguistics) from Kalāheo, Hawaiʻi! In my past two years at Reed, I've discovered my passion for learning languages—I also work in the Language Lab! In my free time, I enjoy young adult fiction, crafting Spotify playlists, exploring Portland with my silly friends, and Lego Ninjago. Feel free to say hi to me around campus—I'm known to haunt Bon Appétit establishments.
Luisa Morgan
Junior
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pre-Med
Hi! My name is Luisa, I’m a junior BMB major on the premed track. A couple of fun facts about me: I'm fluent in Portuguese & I love to cook—my pão de queijo (Brazilian cheesebread) is a pretty popular commodity. :)
Maha Fawzi
Sophomore
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hi there! My name is Maha and I am a sophomore Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major here at Reed. On campus I am involved with the Middle Eastern + North African student group as well as keeping tabs on Chem and Bio groups on campus. While I’m not busy with classwork, you might be able to spot me working at one of the Paradox cafes on campus! My hobbies include video games, fashion, and the outdoors, apart from all that, I’m so excited to meet all of you once you arrive on campus!
Maya Gutierrez
Sophomore
Political Science, Religion
Hey there! My name is Maya Gutierrez, a pre-law political-science religion major. Before Reed, I lived in Northern California. Now, I'm involved in Reed's Mock Trial team and Reed's Theatre program. I currently live in the BIPOC housing as a sophomore. I’ll usually be spending my time playing Settlers of Catan, but I love all kinds of board games. I can be bribed with Hot Cheeto's or Salt and Vinegar chips. My absolute favorite spot on campus is the Swap Shop.
Maya Lessor
Sophomore
Psychology
Hi! My name is Maya Lessor and I use she/her pronouns. I am an intended second year Psychology major and hope to minor in CRES. I am from Fort Collins, Colorado and love to listen to R&B music, find coffee spots, play soccer, and spend time with friends. I am casually involved in some affinity groups on campus (BSU and LSU!) and love to and highly recommend popping in to see other events. I am so excited to be a mentor, so please feel free to say hi or ask me anything about Reed!
Mimi Le
Senior
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hi! I'm Mimi, a senior biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) major on the pre-med track! I've lived in Portland, Oregon all my life and my parents are both immigrants from Vietnam. Other than being a student, I'm an event coordinator and signator for the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) here at Reed and I'm also a volunteer at OHSU. In my free time, I watch any movie or show I find interesting. I also love to play video games and listen to music. I'm generally just a big nerd. :)
Nadia Lucas
Junior
Political Science
Hi, I’m Nadia (she/her) and I’m from St. Louis, MO! I’m a junior political science major here at Reed. I love listening to music and some of my favorite genres right now are rock and alternative. Some of my recent interests are thrifting and upcycling, watching movies, spending time on Pinterest, and practicing mindfulness. I also love trying new things outside of my comfort zone and exploring the Portland area. I can’t wait to meet you all!
Natalie Soutonglang
Junior
Sociology
Hello! My name is Natalie (she/her) and I am a junior sociology major from Chicago <3. I am super interested in Asian American studies and studied abroad in Thailand for a semester, so ask me about my research! For fun, I love to do my nails and watch the same shows over and over again. My favorite animals are sea otters (let me share aquarium photos with you).
Odena Nieto
Senior
Psychology Major, Religion Minor
Hi, my name is Odena! I am from New Mexico, and am a Senior Psychology Major with a Religion Minor. I work on campus as a Paradox Cafe manager, and am also involved in the oSTEM club and the N8tives at Reed club. I have recently started crocheting as a hobby, and a few of my interests include trying different boba places around Portland and watching horror movies.
Peggy Cheung
Sophomore
Psychology Major, Chinese Minor
Hi hi!~ I'm Peggy Cheung (she/her) from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and I plan on being a Psychology major with a Chinese minor. I'm on Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU) board, work with the Office for Institutional Diversity (OID), a member of Zine Club, and drop into K-Pop Dance Club once in awhile. I love practicing digital art, journaling/scrapbooking, playing videos games, watching sad anime, eating sweet treats, and making people laugh. I look forward to being silly with you! <3
Ron Sagun
Sophomore
Psychology
Hey there! I’m Ron, a sophomore majoring in Psychology and the President and Founder of HotPot+ Club. I’m big on cultural food justice or food justice in general and advocating for diversity or anti-fascism! I’m an aspiring clinical psychiatrist with BIPOC geriatric/pediatric-focused care. I’m familiar with CLBR/networking opportunities and working with financial aid and Student Life. My favorite past time is cooking for my friends, volunteering at a cat shelter, and watching shows like Inside Job on Netflix or Rick and Morty. I’m also interested in art and happy to chat about any philosophical thoughts that pops up! Please do ask or talk about anything! I’m here to help :))
Taylor Barth
Sophomore
Economics
Hey, my name is Taylor (He/Him) and I'm from Phoenix, AZ! I am a rising sophomore majoring in economics. I currently serve as the Senate Secretary for the student body and am super excited to be a PMP mentor! I enjoy listening to music, doing yoga, and napping :D I can't wait to meet yall!!
Victoria Salazar
Junior
Psychology
Hey, y'all! My name is Victoria and I am a Junior Psych Major from Dallas. I am affiliated with the campus library and help with the creation of all the different displays throughout the school year! I love making zines, playing the Sims, and hanging with friends in the canyon! I'm trying to actively grow my book collection, so recs are appreciated! A few clubs that I'm in are the Reed Zine Club, Latin Student Union, and N8tves @ Reed!
Mentors
Aida Taha
Major: Psychology
Grade: Senior
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Saint Petersburg, Florida
Hey! I'm Aida, a Psychology major from Saint Pete, FL. I am involved in a few clubs on campus (N8vs at Reed, SWANA and Zine Club). One of my fav spots on campus is the Zine Library. I really love making art, listening to music and pondering in nature. ♡♡♡ I also have explored a lot of thrift stores, restaurants and cafes so please ask me for some recs!! I'm very excited to meet all of you and be a PMP Mentor :D
Andee Gude
Grade: Senior
Major: Art History, CRES Minor
Pronouns: Any
Hometown: Las Vegas/ South California
Hello, my name is Andee and I'll be entering my senior year at Reed! I'm specifically interested in African American art history/history generally and culture, archival practices, museums and libraries (and how those all intersect). I'm involved in student government and LOVEEE zines/self-publishing and crafts. In my free time, I enjoy trying new cafes and reading, watching video essays and cinematic films. I'm excited to meet you!
Andrew Sakahara
Major: Political Science
Grade: Junior
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Monterey Park & South Pasadena, California
Yellow! My name is Andrew (He/Him) and I'm a junior political science major and economics minor originally from Monterey Park & South Pasadena, CA! On campus, I also work at the Office of Admission, giving tours and doing intern work, and lead Reed's Asian & Pacific Islander Student Union, Japanese Heritage Student Union, and Vietnamese Student Association. You also might find me playing for our Ultimate Frisbee team (The Hoot!) or driving for the Night Bus! In my free time, I love going to Portland Thorns games (shoutout Rose City Riveters!) as well as going to small business and farmers markets! I am also in a situationship with Trader Joe's.
Derrick Santillan Valdez
Major: ES Economics
Grade: Junior
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: The Dalles, Oregon
Hey! My name is Derrick (He/Him), and I'm from The Dalles, Oregon. I am a third-year ES-Econ major. You can find me at many events hosted by LSU and Spanish House. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and helping you settle in!
Dina Equbazgi
Major: Biology
Grade: Sophomore
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Renton, Washington
Hey, this is Dina! I am a pre-med student majoring in Biology and most likely minoring in Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies. Outside of class, I am on the Student Committee on Diversity and volunteer with Red Cross scheduling - and always practicing for Jazz Ensemble. You could probably also find me tasting new baked treats in Commons or experimenting with seasonal flavors from Canyon Cafe.
Elowen Lytle
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Grade: Sophomore
Pronouns: Any/All
Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas
Hello, My name is Elowen (all pronouns), but most people call me El for short. I am a BMB major who love studying, talking about, and helping with topics like chemistry, biology, English. My hobbies include researching, consuming and talking about media, playing video games, exploring, and more. I have many medical & mental health issues which I have been able to overcome while also being part of the GRSM/LGBTQ, having learned to found resources to help with these issues while on a budget. I like to help people who may to find those resources or who may need to talk about issues surrounding these things. I am specifically part of the aromantic (a-spec) community and like to focus on representation for that group.
Emely Cruz
Major: CRES- Engllish
Grade: Senior
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Hello! My name is Emely (she/her) and I am a senior Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies (English Literature Concentration) major at Reed. As a former mentee and returning mentor, I am beyond excited to contribute to our shared PMP community! Along with PMP, I am on the leadership board for Reed’s Latinx Student Union and work as a writing tutor. I am an avid lover of the mini crossword and my interests include reading, baking, and stressing over sports (Formula 1, tennis, and baseball). I am so excited to get to know everyone!
Ernie Zhang
Major: Computer Science
Grade: Senior
Pronouns: Any/All
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Hello, I'm Irene, more popularly known as Ernie. I'm a senior Computer Science major and Economics minor! My other non-academic involvements include working at the Reed Research Reactor as an RO (Reactor Operator), layout editor for the Students of Color Union, and signator for Period Kollectiv. I'm often attending events hosted by Chinese House and identity groups! I enjoy crafts, strategy RPGs, making art, and hoarding memorabilia. Most of all, I love all the friends I've made (a lot of them from PMP when I was a mentee) who have uplifted me and turned Reed into my home away from home. I'm super thrilled to introduce you to Reed's resources and potentially be your mentor!
Getsemani Rodriguez
Major: Sociology
Grade: Junior
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Alburquerque, New Mexico
Hello! My name is Getsemani, but feel free to call me Mani. Quick facts about me: I am a first-generation college student and Mexican American. I speak both English and Spanish and right now, I am also going into my third year of Mandarin Chinese! I understand the challenges that come with balancing school, work, and everything in between. College can feel overwhelming at times (trust me, I know, haha), and If I am lucky enough to be your mentor, I promise to always be my authentic self, honest, and I’m here to support you in any way I can. I hope to make your first year not only easier but also fun and memorable. Oh, and I have a cat who would love to meet you, too! 😊
Jaden Cabrera
Major: Film and Media Studies
Grade: Senior
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Salinas, California
**NEED**
Jenna Ong
Major: Psychology
Grade: sophomore
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Philippines and Portland, Oregon
Hi! My name is Jenna, and I’m an intended psychology major who is also interested in English and other subjects in the humanities and social sciences. On campus, I’m a content writer for the CLBR. My hobbies include reading fiction and poetry, creative writing, playing badminton, admiring art, and listening to music. I like classical music—Tchaikovsky is my favourite composer—but I also enjoy contemporary artists such as Hozier and Alexandra Savior.
Jordan Meagan Hubbard
Major: Neuroscience
Grade: Junior
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Hillsboro, Oregon
Yá'át'ééh! My name is Jordan (she/her) and I'm a Neuroscience major from Oregon! I'm an active leader for N8vs at Reed and a member of the Mahjong Club. Some of my favorite activities are beating my friends at Mario Kart, listening to Green Day, and watching silly little shows on my laptop. I'm looking forward to meeting you all! >:)
Jules Keranen
Major: Political Science
Grade: Sophomore
Pronouns: They/Them
Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa
Hi! My name is Jules and I'm a sophomore at Reed studying political science. I love reading, thrifting, journaling, crafting, and trying new food places in PDX!
Justin Leonardo Sotomayor
Major: Economics
Grade: Junior
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Connecticut
Hello! My name is Justin, and I’m a Junior studying economics and political science. I’m involved with the mock trial team on campus, and some of my hobbies are skating, filmmaking, and reading.
Kenta Tsukamoto
Major: Biology
Grade: Senior
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hello my name is Kenta. I am Japanese. I am a biology major and computer science / economics minor. I like vintage fashion and eating food.
Khanh My Tran
Major: Neuroscience
Grade: Sophomore
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Vietnam and Portland, Oregon
Hii! My name is Khanh My (she/her), and I'm a sophomore neuroscience major on the pre-med track! I was born and raised in Vietnam, and I moved to Portland during middle school. I'm on the leadership board for Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), a research assistant for a professor in the Psychology department, and a volunteer at OHSU. When I'm not busy studying in the MRC, I enjoy going to different spots in Portland with my friends, practicing my art skills, and going to the Swap shop to test my luck with finding cute items 👗 As a former mentee, I'm super excited to be a part of PMP again for the 25-26 school year, and I can't wait to meet everyone! feel free to wave or say hi when you see me on campus <3
Liesl Holford
Major: ES Economics
Grade: sophomore
Pronouns: They/He
Hometown: San Diego, California
Hey! I'm Liesl(they/he), a sophomore majoring in Environmental Studies! I'm from San Diego and I love making art, listening to music, playing video games, card games, and pinball! Some artists I love are Fiona Apple, Spiritualized, JID, and King Krule. I love all kinds of music.. please recommend me some! On campus, I work in the Archives and am involved in a couple clubs. I look forward to meeting you all!
Maria Hernandez Garcia
Major: Chemistry
Grade: sophomore
Pronouns: She/They
Hometown: Eugene, Oregon
Hello! My name is Maria and I am a sophomore Chemistry Major! I love photography, hiking, as well as arts and crafts. I also play the flute and alto saxophone and I love exploring Portland in my free time. On campus I am part of Sound Kollective and the VRC!
Mariana Barcenas
Major: Undecided
Grade: sophomore
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Hi! My name is Mariana and I’m from Houston, TX. I am part of Reed’s Latinx Student Union leadership team and a passionate advocate for our Backpack Co-Op. I love spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking or backpacking off the grid. I enjoy turning moments from my camera roll into short cinematic videos and vlogs. Finally, I love making my friends laugh and I’m always striving to make the most out of every experience. I look forward to meeting you all!
Mateo Herzoff
Major: Environmental Studies
Grade: Sophomore
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: California, lived in Baja, California
I am a first generation college student with a love for baking/cooking, hiking and the outdoors in general. I consider myself a Spanish speaker to a certain degree (not completely fluent) and have been living abroad for 4 years in Baja California Sur. I also love playing video games and watching movies with my free time, generally preferring chill vibes :)
Melanie Huezo
Minh Nguyen
Major: Psychology
Grade: Sophomore
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Hey! I'm Minh Nguyen, a sophomore Psychology major from Portland. My hobbies are playing the guitar (specifically bossa), hanging out with my close ones and spacing out. At Reed, I am one of the signators for the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)! Outside of Reed, I am certified in many mental health related positions, as well as being a public advocate for mental health with Mental Health America (MHA) where I am one of ten in the nation to be a Youth Policy Accelerator! I would love to chat about psychology, policy, mental health, and connect anyone with mental health resources, as well as career opportunities related!
Miranda Vargas-Meza
Major: Economics
Grade: Junior
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Hey! My names Miranda I’m from Chicago, Illinois. I study economics at Reed with a minor in French. I am an active member of Latino Student Union and I some of my hobbies are roller skating and crocheting. I can’t wait to meet all of you!!
Natalie Soutonglang
Major: Sociology
Grade: Senior
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Hello! My name is Natalie and I'm a sociology major from Chicago. Going into my second year as a mentor, my favorite part of this program is the people! I came to Reed as a low income student from the public school system, and stumbled terribly my freshman year. However, my resilience taught me how to navigate bureacracy at Reed, and make the most out of its jobs, financial programs, and networking opportunities, while building an incredible support system. I invest most of my time into organizing for Asian communities in Portland+Reed, and studying API politics/history. I also love exploring new hobbies like playing the harp, snowboarding, crocheting, and crafting!
Sima Fasihi
Major: Political Science
Grade: sophomore
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Kermanshah, Iran and Portland, Oregon
Hii! I'm very excited to meet you all. A few things about me are that I love the sun and staying out all day, I like to be active, run, gym, hike, skateboard, etc. Academically, I've been really into political theory and GLAM recently. I also have an obsession with Yerba.