CoS SSC
Peer Mentors
Here at the CoS Student Success we have Peer Mentors (current CoS students) that can assist you in planning out your academic schedule, answer general questions about your major, and provide personal insight/experience about courses.
In-Person Peer Advising
Monday – Thursday 9 am – 4pm GMCS 429
Virtual Peer Advising
Monday – Friday 9:30am – 4pm via Zoom
Our peer mentors will be hosting daily open advising sessions, and can help you with:
- Locating campus resources.
- Answering general questions regarding classes or major.
- Addressing any difficulties you might have in class by serving as your champion and liaison between you and faculty, department chairs or advisers, or other campus entities.
- Exploring minors or managing difficult decisions about changing majors.
- Opportunities that they become aware of.
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Peer Mentors
![Lilianna Ruiz](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-9.png)
Lilianna Ruiz
Biology
![Jade Jachim](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024.png)
Jade Jachim
IS3D (Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology)
Public Health Minor
![Lia Escober](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-17.png)
Lia Escober
Marine Biology
![Claire Mackin](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-10.png)
Claire Mackin
Biology - Cellular and Molecular
![Ava Anderson](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-7.png)
Ava Anderson
Psychology and Nutrition
Honors Minor
![Tora Bruich](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-18.png)
Tora Bruich
Statistics - Data Science
![Bianca Rollbusch](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-15.png)
Bianca Rollbusch
Biology - Cellular and Molecular Biology
Honors Minor
![Shivani Mahesh](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-16.png)
Shivani Mahesh
Biology - Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry Minor
![Lucas Smitaman](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-1.png)
Lucas Smitaman
Biology
![MacKenzie Kopacz](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-2.png)
MacKenzie Kopacz
Psychology
![John Ton](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-12.png)
John Ton
Computer Science
![Jenna Studenicka](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jenna.png)
Jenna Studenicka
Biology
Social Psychology Minor
Front Desk
![Amelie Beck](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-3.png)
Amelie Beck
Environmental Science
![Kalleh Fatah](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-4.png)
Kalleh Fatah
Environmental Science
Graduate Assistants
![Fernando Magallon-Romero](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-11.png)
Fernando Magallon-Romero
M.A. Business Administration
B.S Computer Science
![Tiffany Ruiz](https://cossuccess.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Website-Headshots-2024-19.png)
Tiffany Ruiz
M.A. Education, Counseling Concentration
As a Graduate Assistant, I am dedicated to providing a meaningful student advising experience through a student-centered approach. I aim to create a safe, supportive, and resourceful environment where students can seek guidance while navigating their academic and personal journeys. It is essential for me that students feel valued, are informed about the resources available, and leave our meetings feeling confident in their ability to achieve their academic goals. My ambition as a Graduate Assistant is to expand my experiences to transition into an Academic Advisor role, allowing me to continue my passion for supporting students throughout their academic journeys. I am excited to meet you and to support you during this exciting time!