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Home > Student Services > Welcome Center > Peer Mentors

Meet the Peer Mentors

The mission of the Gavilan College Peer Mentor Program is to assist all students reach their academic and personal goals. The goal of the peer mentor is to deliver effective and efficient one-to-one support to all students by providing information, referrals, and resources about Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, and other support programs.

 
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Alexis Robertson

Major: Business
Graduating: Spring 2021
Transferring to: SDSU or Santa Clara University
One thing I wish I would have known before starting at Gavilan was how everyone is rooting for you to succeed.
“Don’t wait for opportunity. Create it.”
 
Amber Bell

Amber Bell

Major: Health Science 
Graduating: Spring 2021
Transferring to: Cabrillo or Foothill 
One thing I wish I would have known prior to starting at Gavilan is how amazing this campus is. I always said I wasn’t going to come here, but now that I am here I am enjoying every moment of each experience. There are so many great people here along with great resources that do their best to help you in every way.
“No matter how you feel; get up, dress up, show up and NEVER GIVE UP!” -Think Positive
 
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Brandilee Estrada

Administration of Justice
Graduating: Spring 2020
Transferring to: UCEB, SJSU
One thing I wish I would have known before Gavilan was about how much help is possible to get.
 " Your limitation—it's only your imagination."
 
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Cynthia Matory

Business
Graduating Spring 2021
Transferring To: Cal State Monterey Bay
I wish I would have known, that there are so many opportunities for first time students.  I have found that I can get my degree and enjoy my journey at the same time.  After 40 years being out of school I am so excited to do this.  This is my season for growth as well as for knowledge.
“Hard work done well feels good.”
 
Jacob Spaulding

Jacob Spaulding

Computer Science
Graduating Fall 2020
Transferring to: Undecided
The one thing I wish I had known about Gavilan is how supportive the college is towards students and how the people here are really truly helpful.
"With great power, comes great responsibility."
 
Jacqueline Anchondo

Jacqueline Anchondo

Allied Health-Nursing
Graduating: Spring 2019
Transferring to: Applying to Nursing schools
"When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance."
 

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Jordane Robarge

Communications
Graduating  Spring 2020
Transferring to: CSUMB
Before starting Gavilan I wish had known about the resources and support that is offered on campus. Starting a new school can be overwhelming, but with the staff and peer support it doesn't have to be. 
" Don't let your past steal your present." 
 
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Lani Ballard

Major: Comuincations Studies
Graduating: Spring 2021
Transferring to: SDSU
One thing I wish I knew before starting at Gavilan is all go the opportunities offered here to help students succeed.
“No rain, no flowers.”
 
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Evenly Malyasin

Communication Studies
Graduating Fall 2020
Transferring To: San Jose State, San Francisco State, CSUMB
"True intelligence is not comprehending between what is right and wrong, it is knowing and applying what is appropriate for certain situations." 
 

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