Meet your Mentors
Our Peer mentors are students just like you, learn more about your mentors and their educational journey here! To ensure the best experience possible, peer mentors are students of similar academic background (Arts and Humanities disciplines). This not only gives you a chance to connect with other students, but to learn more about your major with someone who shares similar interests and goals as you.
Name: Jorge Paz
Contact: 008150786@coyote.csusb.edu
Jorge is a CSUSB student majoring in art education. His journey into art education stems from a deep passion for both art and teaching. He enjoys experimenting with different types of art mediums and is always excited to learn new techniques. He is also a student advocate. Jorge loves alternative fashion, music, and subcultures. If he is not in class or at work, then he is likely enjoying one of his many hobbies.
Name: Mickela Whittle
Contact: whittlemickela91@gmail.com
Mickela is a transfer student with two AA's: Maths and Science, and Arts and Humanities. They transferred to CSUSB from Victor Valley College. They were once a mentee in the pathways program and have now taken on the role of a mentor. The student is a mother to two children and enjoys movies and many genres of music. American History is their favorite subject. They enjoy hockey games and any chance given to experience new things. "Sherlock," the British series, is one of their favorite TV shows. They also enjoy all seasons of the year.
Name: Clare Hook
Contact: 008020604@coyote.csusb.edu
Clare is a CSUSB student majoring in English with a focus on Literature. She hopes to use her passion for language to help others strengthen their understanding of English. Her experiences as a transfer student from Crafton Hills College have fueled her desire to help other students navigate their own college experiences. She enjoys both reading and writing, spending time in nature, and exploring thrift stores for her next greatest vintage find.
Name: Emilia Felix
Contact: 008527097@coyote.csusb.edu
Before transferring to CSUSB, Emilia earned multiple associate degrees, including one in English, from Riverside City College. Emilia is majoring in English with a concentration in Literature and pursuing a minor in English Teacher Preparation. Her dedication to expanding literacy is rooted in overcoming her educational challenges as a first-generation student. Emilia transitioned from mentee to mentor after the program fueled her desire to expand proactive community and belonging on campus. Emilia loves participating in contact sports, going to the movie theater, and exploring global literature.
PROGRAM OUTREACH COORDINATOR:
Alexis Felix
“Education should be celebrated, not challenged.”
As a first-generation Latina student, Alexis Felix has personally experienced some of the struggles common to students such as figuring out financial aid, the transfer process and fear of picking a major. Overcoming these challenges alone were not easy, but they have fueled her passion for helping students who are in the shoes she was once in. With three years of experience in peer mentoring, Alexis is confident and excited to continue helping students achieve their academic goals.
Alexis is a proud SBVC and CSUSB Alumni. She is currently a Graduate student at the University of Redlands pursuing her master's in education for school and college counseling. She loves to bake and travel!
Contact: Alexis Felix, Project Outreach Coordinator, Alexis.felix@csusb.edu