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1 Biographies of BC DUO Mentors, 20152016 Prospective mentees: please take some time to read through the biographies of the DUO mentors in order to be able to indicate the names of at least 5 mentors you’d be interested in being paired with on your mentee application. Here are some tips for using the document: The mentors are listed alphabetically but grouped by their colleges (MCAS [Arts and Sciences], CSOM [School of Management], CSON [Nursing], and LSOE [Lynch]). In the past, many mentees have found it helpful to be paired with a mentor who shares their college and possibly their major. You may wish to begin by skimming the biographies of mentors in your college or by searching the document for your major (ie, “psychology” or “accounting”). You may also wish to find a mentor who is from your area (try searching by state, ie “New York” or “NY”), who is involved in a club or activity you are interested in, or with whom you share a common interest (ie, search for “Netflix” or “yoga”). Some mentors, who have a major in two different schools, appear in the document twice (eg., in MCAS and LSOE.) If you need assistance navigating the document, please contact Jackie Newns, DUO Coordinator, at [email protected] . Mentor Biographies from MCAS…………………………………………………………………….......p. 2 Mentor Biographies from CSOM……………………………………………………………….………p. 15 Mentor Biographies from CSON………………………………………………………………………..p. 18 Mentor Biographies from LSOE.……………………………………………………………………..…p. 21

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Biographies of BC DUO Mentors, 2015­2016

Prospective mentees: please take some time to read through the biographies of the DUO mentors in order to be able to indicate the names of at least 5 mentors you’d be interested in being paired with on your mentee application. Here are some tips for using the document:

• The mentors are listed alphabetically but grouped by their colleges (MCAS [Arts and

Sciences], CSOM [School of Management], CSON [Nursing], and LSOE [Lynch]). • In the past, many mentees have found it helpful to be paired with a mentor who shares their

college and possibly their major. You may wish to begin by skimming the biographies of mentors in your college or by searching the document for your major (ie, “psychology” or “accounting”).

• You may also wish to find a mentor who is from your area (try searching by state, ie “New York” or “NY”), who is involved in a club or activity you are interested in, or with whom you share a common interest (ie, search for “Netflix” or “yoga”).

• Some mentors, who have a major in two different schools, appear in the document twice (eg., in MCAS and LSOE.)

• If you need assistance navigating the document, please contact Jackie Newns, DUO Coordinator, at [email protected].

Mentor Biographies from MCAS…………………………………………………………………….......p. 2

Mentor Biographies from CSOM……………………………………………………………….………p. 15

Mentor Biographies from CSON………………………………………………………………………..p. 18

Mentor Biographies from LSOE.……………………………………………………………………..…p. 21

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Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences

Name: Katie Aguayo Hometown: Chicago, IL School + major(s): Psychology in A&S and Applied Psychology & Human Development in LSOE Other involvement on campus:Research Assistant in a psychology lab, LSOE ERA Peer Advisor, BC Strong Women Strong Girls mentor Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Favorite spot on campus: Campion ERC Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love working with kids and young adults, and I want to go to graduate school to study Developmental Psychology.

Name: Jackie Arnold Hometown: Baltimore, MD School+major(s): A&S, International Studies and Hispanic Studies Other involvement on campus: CURA leader, Arrupe member, club XC member Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint chocolate chip! or coconut. Favorite spot on campus: Stokes Something I’d want my mentee to know about me:I'm the oldest of three girls, I love hiking, trail running, sea turtles, and learning different languages.

Name: Estelle Autissier Hometown: Born in Montpellier, France; raised in Belmont, MA School + major(s): A&S ­ Biology major, Medical Humanities minor Other involvement on campus: Public Health group, Mendel Society, Swim Instructor at the Plex Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookie Monster from White Mountain Favorite spot on campus: Higgins Atrium Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love hiking, have a severe addiction to Dunkin Donuts, and am a firm believer that there is no such thing as too much Chipotle!

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Name: Mary Bamrick Hometown: Buffalo, NY School + major(s): A&S ­ Communications Other involvement on campus: I Am That Girl, Strong Women Strong Girls Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Favorite spot on campus: the Rat Something I’d want my mentee to know about me:One time I solved a word on Wheel of Fortune with only two letters and my personal mission at BC is to find the best Mac and Cheese on campus! Name: Jillian Bjorn­Caron Hometown: Cumberland Foreside, Maine School + major(s) A&S, Communication Other involvement on campus: SAP, Women's Club Rugby Team Favorite ice cream flavor: The more chocolate, the better! Favorite spot on campus: My natural triple on Upper last year (Loyola 4!) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I’m one of BC’s biggest Superfans and my friends make fun of me for smiling and laughing at everything!

Name: Julia Bogiages Hometown: Wellesley, MA School and major(s): A&S­­History Other involvements on campus: Resident Assistant in Duchesne, UGBC, employee in the Office of Health Promotion, and member of CURA Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookie Dough Favorite spot on campus: The labyrinth outside of Bapst Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: Parks and Rec is one of my favorite shows and Yes Please is one of my favorite books! I also love hiking, running, and cooking.

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Name: Amanda Bolanos Hometown: Palm Springs, CA School + major(s) Perspectives & Political Science / Minor in Hispanic Studies Other involvement on campus: SAP (Student Admissions Program), employee at the BC bookstore, CURA, Appalachia Favorite ice cream flavor: Coffee Favorite spot on campus: The magical hallway in between Stokes North and Stokes South Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love the outdoors, Frank's spicy red hot sauce (I carry a bottle around with me some days), and Jesuit Spirituality.

Name: Tara Cotumaccio Hometown: Manhasset, New York School + major(s) A&S: Sociology Major, English Minor, Medical Humanities Minor Other involvement on campus: Medical Humanities Journal, Council for Students with Disabilities, GLC Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Favorite spot on campus: The Chocolate Bar Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I'm a triplet (two girls, one boy)! I love medical dramas, peanut butter, writing, and shopping.

Name: Sam Couture Hometown: East Windsor, CT School + major(s) Arts and Sciences ­ Biology Other involvement on campus: SAP (Student Admissions Program), Health Coach at the Office of Health Promotion Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Peanut Butter Favorite spot on campus: Alumni Stadium or Conte Forum ­ I can't get enough of the sports here at BC! Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I am a major sucker for inspirational quotes, a good workout, froyo, and just about anything related to sports (where are my Patriots fans?!). Ohh yeah, and Newton Campus! I lived there freshman year and think it's just too great. Can't wait to meet you!"

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Name: Emily Czeisler Hometown: Sherborn, MA School + major(s): A&S Psychology Major, General Education Minor and Mathematics Minor Other involvement on campus: BC Splash, Education for Students by Students, Lean In at BC, Research Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Patty Favorite spot on campus: The Social Work Library (I love sitting in the comfy leather chairs!) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: In my spare time, I love to travel, cook, do yoga, and waterski!

Name: Liza DeGenring Hometown: Stratham, NH School + major(s): A&S ­ Environmental Geoscience and Biology Minor Other involvement on campus: President of EcoPledge (the environmental club on campus) and intern at the Sustainability Office Favorite ice cream flavor: Totally Turtle (vanilla base with caramel, nuts, and brownie pieces) or Moose Tracks Favorite spot on campus: The benches outside of Merket ­ when the trees are in bloom they are pretty incredible, and it’s a spot that few people know about. Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I also love to be outside doing things like hiking and biking and I am a huge sports fan can get pretty into the BC football and hockey games! I love hanging out with my friends but I always enjoy reading a good book or watching TV. I am very passionate about the environment and about learning in general (yup, I'm a nerd)!!

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Name: Anne Donnelly Hometown: Fairfield, CT School + major(s) A&S ­ Psychology Other involvement on campus: Elements, Word of Mouth, Boston College Neighborhood Center, Research Assistant Favorite ice cream flavor: Anything with a chocolate base, no nuts, butterscotch on top is a plus Favorite spot on campus: Hillside or the Chocolate Bar ­ I have a soft spot for cozy ambiance Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love traveling, reading, board/card/word games, going to the movies and going to restaurants (FOOOD!!). Also, I speak Spanish fluently.

Name: Krissy Downey Hometown: Atlanta, GA School + major(s) A&S ­ Communication Other involvement on campus: Spoon University, Red Bandana Run Committee Favorite ice cream flavor: Oreo Favorite spot on campus: The Chocolate Bar­ great place to hang out (and best croissants in Boston!) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: My hobbies include reading, cooking, and going to the movies (and my embarrassing hobbies include listening to One Direction non­stop,

eating way too much Chipotle, and binge watching The Golden Girls).

Name: Cat Doyle Hometown: Wallingford, PA School + major(s) A&S ­ Biochemistry, Pre­med Other involvement on campus: Mendel Society, STITCH, Undergraduate Research Assistant Favorite ice cream flavor: Any flavor of sorbet! (lactose intolerance is a tragedy) Favorite spot on campus: The memorial labyrinth behind Bapst, I love how peaceful it is back there Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I can always be spotted with either coffee or diet coke in hand, I'm a huge fan of all things Disney, and I love exploring new places in the Boston area!

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Name: Morgan Dykman Hometown: Madison, WI School + major(s): A&S – Economics with a minor in management and leadership Other involvement on campus: Own It, Women In Business, Winston Ambassador, Research Assistant Favorite ice cream flavor: Caramel Collision Favorite spot on campus: Benches outside of Stokes Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I am full of energy and a real go­getter. I would've killed for a mentor my freshman year so that's why I am here for YOU! I competitively skied and sailed all through high school and LOVE being outside. I am also a twin!

Name: Lauren Fish Hometown: San Diego, CA School + major(s): A&S ­ Biology and English Other involvement on campus: Educational Resource Center assistant, Samaritans Suicide Prevention Helpline volunteer Favorite ice cream flavor: cookies and cream Favorite spot on campus: Stokes lawn (when it's not covered in snow!) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: We're definitely going to get along if you enjoy baking (or eating baked goods), listening to the occasional 90's throwback, and making references to Parks and Rec.

Name: Danielle Gaudet Hometown: Lynn, MA School + major(s): A&S: Classics Other involvement on campus: Varsity Women's Fencing, STITCH (BC's knitting/crafts club) Favorite ice cream flavor: Ben and Jerry's Phish Food Favorite spot on campus: The Chocolate Bar Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: My favorite book is The Lord of the Rings and I have a wicked strong Boston accent.

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Name: Shannon Gentile Hometown: Boxford, MA School + major(s) Environmental geoscience w/ a minor in general education Other involvement on campus: Boston College charity: water, Let’s Get Ready!, iStrive Health Coach Favorite ice cream flavor: Jamaican rum at White Mountain Favorite spot on campus: Hillside – perfect for grabbing coffee and a comfy chair! Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I get really into group games like Sardines and Capture the Flag, I will try any type of food, and I love dogs.

Name: Kerrian Johnson Hometown: West Orange, NJ School + major(s): Arts and Sciences ­ Psychology, potential Medical Humanities minor Other involvement on campus: UGBC, BC Bigs Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate with chocolate chunks (ugh, yummy) Favorite spot on campus: The quad (when it's nice outside) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I am a professional Netflix binge watcher, so we can binge watch shows together if that sounds appealing. I played varsity and club volleyball in high school and I even played a bit freshman year with people who also played in high school.

Name: Bronte Kass Hometown: Los Gatos, CA School + major(s): A&S ­ International Studies and Economics Other involvement on campus: EcoPledge, REACT, Nourish Intl Favorite ice cream flavor: Soy Madagascar Vanilla! Favorite spot on campus: O'Neill Plaza or Stokes Lawn Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love the outdoors! I know weather is limiting for the majority of the year but I'd love love love to do fun things outside together.

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Name: Melissa Korst Hometown: Franklin Lakes, NJ School + major(s) College of Arts & Sciences; Math major and Economics minor Other involvement on campus: Science Club for Girls, SAP Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip Favorite spot on campus: Bapst Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love exploring Boston, watching movies, and trying new recipes!

Name: Caroline Lewis Hometown: Earlton, NY School + major(s): CAS ­ Psychology BA with an English minor Other involvement on campus: BC Splash, Freshman Leadership Project Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip Favorite spot on campus: Chocolate Bar. I love coffee! Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love going into Boston, I can't go a day without coffee, and I really enjoy going for runs around the Res!

Name: Kathryn Lieder Hometown: Westport, CT School + major(s): A&S English Other involvement on campus: Cura group member, Cura group leader, Staff writer for the Torch, and College Bound Mentor Favorite ice cream flavor: mint chocolate chip Favorite spot on campus: Linden lane / the walk from Bapst to Gasson Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love running, traveling, meditating, and venturing into Boston!

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Name: Shannon McNall Hometown: Clifton Park, NY School + major(s) Arts and Sciences ­ Biology and Hispanic Studies (premed) Other involvement on campus: Student Admissions Program, Word of Mouth, Appa, writer for the Boston College branch of The Odyssey, Mendel Pre­Med Society Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Favorite spot on campus: The Chocolate Bar (or pretty much anywhere that coffee is sold) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love going to spin classes, and am a huge fan of testing out restaurants in Boston, especially in the North End!

Name: Elena Michaelides Hometown: Weston, FL School + major(s): A&S ­ Communication (while also taking CSOM classes) Other involvement on campus: Intramural Soccer, Hellenic Society, Eagle Ops Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint cookies & cream with brownies Favorite spot on campus: Eagles Nest and Fulton Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I can play the flute and drums, love to play sports/workout, and I enjoy a good card game!

Name: Cecilia Milano Hometown: Wellesley, MA School + major(s): A&S ­ Political Science Other involvement on campus: Women's Varsity Rowing, 4Boston, Student Admissions Program, Americans for Informed Democracy Favorite ice cream flavor: Toll House Cookie Favorite spot on campus: Bapst or the Stokes lawn Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I like to craft, go into Boston all the time, watch any and all law/government related

shows, and I love all things Beyoncé!

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Name: Erica Osiecki Hometown: Easton, MA School + major(s): A&S ­ Elementary Education and French Other involvement on campus: Full Swing, Lynch Senate, Law Library, Undergraduate Research Assistant Favorite ice cream flavor: Mainly vanilla, but I could go for black raspberry as well! Favorite spot on campus: The O'Connell House! I love the old architecture of the building; it's so adorable! Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love reading! I went to BookCon this summer to meet some of my

favorite authors! Hopefully we can fangirl about our favorite books! :) Name: Emily Papazian Hometown: Lincoln, RI School + major(s) Arts and Sciences ­ Biology and Hispanic Studies Other involvement on campus: Bystander Intervention, Mendel Pre­Med Society, Honors Program E­Board, Armenian Club Favorite ice cream flavor: Coffee Oreo Favorite spot on campus: When it's nice out, the Stokes amphitheater or the lawn by the St. Ignatius statue. Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love cooking, going for long runs into Boston, and I'm super excited to be living in the mods next year!

Name: Maria Picariello Hometown: Fairfield, NJ School + major(s) A&S ­ Political Science Other involvement on campus: Public speaking club "Word of Mouth" and Intramural flag football Favorite ice cream flavor: Rocky Road Favorite spot on campus: Lower dining hall­ you always run into people you know! Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I studied abroad in Florence during my Junior year.

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Name: Colleen Reynolds Hometown: New York City, NY School + major(s): A&S, English and Sociology Other involvement on campus: 4Boston Favorite ice cream flavor: Vanilla (preferably in a root beer float) Favorite spot on campus: The Chocolate Bar or the comfy chairs on the Stokes 2 Landing Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I compulsively buy oversized sweaters and floral dresses and I can’t keep a straight face in a photo. I have been known to go on feminist rants from time to time and I love to go to the movies (movie snacks are the greatest thing in the entire world). I’m also a Netflix enthusiast, Gilmore Girls expert, and Chinese food addict. I can’t wait to meet you!

Name: Amanda Simard Hometown: Reading, MA School + major(s) College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology BS (premed) with a Russian minor Other involvement on campus: Appalachia Volunteers, PULSE, 4Boston, Mendel Society for Premedical Students Favorite ice cream flavor: Moose Tracks Favorite spot on campus: Upstairs in Bapst. I think it is so beautiful, cozy, and peaceful... it’s the best place to do work by far. Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love absolutely everything about the ocean, thick crust pizza, and inspirational quotes.

Name: Caitlin Sullivan Hometown: Sandwich, MA School + major(s): A&S­ Economics Other involvement on campus : Rowing team, BC Big Sisters, Peer leadership consultant Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Favorite spot on campus: Stokes Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I like being active, and have a huge sweet­tooth.

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Name: Jessica Tiber Hometown: Orange County, California School + major(s): Arts and Sciences ­ Biology (pre­med) Other involvement on campus: BC Neighborhood Center tutoring, Appalachia, Project Sunshine Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate chip cookie dough Favorite spot on campus: The Chocolate Bar Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love food, yoga, spin class (I’m pretty much addicted), Grey’s Anatomy, listening to live music, and adventuring in Boston

Name: Amelie Trieu Hometown: Paris, France/ Washington, DC area School + major(s): A&S ­ Political Science and Economics Other involvement on campus: EagleMUNC, BCMUN, The Heights, Clough Junior Fellowship Favorite ice cream flavor: Vanilla and anything sorbet Favorite spot on campus: Bapst or the Rat (I challenge you to find this location) Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I take too many photos but you’ll never forget our food outings and trips to places like the Museum of Fine Arts!

Name: Kate Walter Hometown: Saint Louis, Missouri School major(s): Arts and Sciences­Psychology B.S./Premed Other involvement on campus: Mendel Society, Loyola Volunteers Favorite ice cream flavor: Death by Chocolate Favorite spot on campus: Sitting with friends on the Stokes Amphitheater Something I’d want my mentee to know about me:I love trying out new workout classes, hiking, sushi, football games, and can do the worm!

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Name: Betty Wang

Hometown: Shenzhen, China School + major(s): A&S – Philosophy; CSOM ­ Accounting & Information Systems Other involvement on campus: Portico TA, Peer Money Mentor, Elements Undergrad Research Journal, and Music Outreach Volunteer (teaching elementary school kids to play instruments) Favorite ice cream flavor: Green Tea (with red beans on top!) Favorite spot on campus: Gasson 305 (this room is so amazing that it has become a great excuse for not concentrating in class) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love crime shows, casual people­watching, and just the right dose of bedtime paradoxes. Very grateful that BC opened up a new world of ideas and experiences totally beyond the scope of my own imagination!

Name: Irene Xu Hometown: Shanghai, China School + major(s): A&S, Economics + Math Other involvement on campus: SAP, Enactus Favorite ice cream flavor: Rum Raisin, Original froyo Favorite spot on campus: Chocolate Bar Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I’m a big foodie :D I also love movies, K­drama, reading, travelling, culture, fashion, and art.

Name: Rayna Wang Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota School + major(s): Lynch: Elementary Education and A&S: Psychology Other involvement on campus: Students for Education Reform, Music Outreach, Pep Band Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip Favorite spot on campus: Garden below the Stokes walkway, or anywhere outside really Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love playing tennis, watching hockey, listening to music, and smiling!

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Carroll School of Management

Name: Nuria Escrivá García Hometown: Madrid, Spain School + major(s): CSOM ­ Marketing and Information Systems and French Minor in A&S Other involvement on campus: International Assistant Program, Latin American Business Club, 4Boston, BC Catering job Favorite ice cream flavor: Oreo and Cookie Dough Favorite spot on campus: The Chocolate bar (Coffee place) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love being active and going to the gym but I also love food and cooking and baking (especially PANCAKES).

Name: Nikki Gold Hometown: San Diego School + major(s): CSOM, undecided. Minor in Arabic Other involvement on campus: Voices of Imani, WOM Favorite ice cream flavor: CHOCOLATE!!! Favorite spot on campus: Labyrinth outside of Bapst Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I'm down for a board game, card game, pick up game, anything that involves games really.

Name: Danit Lieberman Hometown: Denver, CO but originally from Mexico City School + major(s): CSOM – Finance; Management & Leadership Minors: Asian Studies and Applied Psychology & Human development Other involvement on campus: Hillel, Ultimate Frisbee, Women in Business, International Assistant Favorite ice cream flavor: Butter Pecan and anything Chocolate! Favorite spot on campus: Stokes overpass Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love learning languages (I speak Spanish, English and I'm learning

Chinese), I love to watch movies (especially chick flicks and sci­fi adventure movies), and I love going out to eat with friends.

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Name: Julia Martelli

Hometown: West Chester, PA School + major(s): CSOM ­­ Marketing, Information Systems

Other involvement on campus: Women In Business, Student Admissions, Emerging Leader Program Favorite ice cream flavor: Peanut Butter Favorite spot on campus: Stokes Bridge Something I’d want my mentee to know about me:I'm obsessed with my dog; I love yoga, going out to eat, going on adventures, and hanging out with my friends­­I'm very outgoing!

Name: Erin McCarthy Hometown: Mansfield, MA School + major(s): CSOM­ Marketing; Women and Gender Studies Minor Other involvement on campus: Lean In, Compass Fellowship, Bystander Intervention Training Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip Favorite spot on campus: Chocolate Bar Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: My hobbies include exploring the city, going on picnics, and spending ridiculous amounts of time on Buzzfeed!

Name: Mi Jin Park Hometown: Fresh Meadows, NY School + major(s): CSOM­ Finance Other involvement on campus: Cura, Appalachia, Lean In Favorite ice cream flavor: Salted Caramel, Coffee, Strawberry Favorite spot on campus: The benches outside of Stokes on Coro Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I enjoy running, talking, love watching movies on Friday nights, and exploring bakeries, cafes, and restaurants in Boston!

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Name: Sarah Stefanski Hometown: Baltimore, MD School + major(s): CSOM ­ Undecided Major, Theology Minor Other involvement on campus: BC Full Swing, I Am That Girl, Activity Booklet for Children Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookies n’ Cream Favorite spot on campus: Chocolate Bar (Chocolate is in the name, need I say more?) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love watching movies, exploring the city of Boston, and I’m always wearing crazy socks.

Name: Betty Wang Hometown: Shenzhen, China School + major(s): CSOM ­ Accounting & Information Systems + A&S ­ Philosophy Other involvement on campus: Portico TA, Peer Money Mentor, Elements Undergrad Research Journal, and Music Outreach Volunteer (teaching elementary school kids to play instruments) Favorite ice cream flavor: Green Tea (with red beans on top!) Favorite spot on campus: Gasson 305 (this room is so amazing that it has become a great excuse for not concentrating in class) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love crime shows, casual people­watching, and just the right dose of bedtime paradoxes. Very grateful that BC opened up a new world of ideas and experiences totally beyond the scope of my own imagination!

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Connell School of Nursing

Name: Helen Au Hometown: Brockton, MA School + major(s): CSON ­ nursing Other involvement on campus: Project Sunshine, Student Admissions Program, Links without Drinks, Office of Health Promotion Favorite ice cream flavor: chocolate chip cookie dough Favorite spot on campus: O'Neill library Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I love DIYs, baking healthy recipes and yoga. I really like dark chocolate and love to explore different restaurants to eat in.

Name: Brittney Bentivegna Hometown: Fairfield, CT School + major(s): Nursing Major, Connell School of Nursing Other involvement on campus: Officer of the University Chorale of Boston College, Tour Guide and Panelist for Student Admissions Program, E­Board member of the Student Nurses Association Favorite ice cream flavor: Coffee Heath Bar Crunch Favorite spot on campus: Bapst Library because it looks like Hogwarts and I love Harry Potter!

Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I love kittens, chocolate, running and Taylor Swift ­ I will start singing aloud in any public area if I hear her songs!

Name: Kim Bretta Hometown: Westborough, MA School + major(s): CSON ­ Nursing! Other involvement on campus: Undergraduate Research Fellow, Best Buddies, Appalachia Volunteers, SNA, and I volunteer at a local soup kitchen Favorite ice cream flavor: Oreo Favorite spot on campus: Torn between the Reservoir and Conte Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I love to run, I am an avid hockey fan, and I love to bake (brownie s'mores are my specialty).

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Name: Courtney Capistran Hometown: Wilmington, MA School + major(s): CSON ­ Nursing Other involvement on campus: Boston College Marching Band, Boston College Pep Band, Student Nurses Association Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookie Monster from White Mountain. SO DELICIOUS! Favorite spot on campus: The lawn outside of Higgins. It’s such a nice place to put down a blanket and relax or study on a warm day! Not so much when it’s cold out... Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I’m a yoga fanatic, I’ve been a dancer for 16 years, and I LOVE to cook/bake!

Name: Shea Kuhl Hometown: Bedford, MA School + major(s): CSON ­ Nursing Other involvement on campus: Student Admissions Program, Health Coach, Baking Club, Hawaii Club Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip Favorite spot on campus: The Chocolate Bar Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I love dancing, watching television, trying out new restaurants and taking walks around The Res.

Name: Allie Landes Hometown: Redwood City, CA School + major(s): CSON ­ Nursing Other involvement on campus: Bystander Intervention, Appalachia Volunteers, tutor for Keys to Inclusive Leadership in Nursing (KILN) Favorite ice cream flavor: Anything with peanut butter Favorite spot on campus: The Chocolate Bar (because chocolate! and gelato!) Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I've never met a carbohydrate I didn't like, Amy Poehler is my hero, and I studied abroad in India (it was amazing!).

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Name: Sophia Neff Hometown: Exeter, RI School + major(s): Connell School of Nursing ­ Nursing Other involvement on campus: Boston College Cheerleading, Campus Activities Board, Intramural Referee, Personal Trainer, Camp Kesem Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookie Dough Favorite spot on campus: Addie's ­ love the food, love to study there! Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I'm really passionate about health and fitness, I love superhero movies, and my favorite season is Autumn! I'm also a huge BC football fan!

Name: Kelly Powers Hometown: Saugus, MA School + major(s): CSON ­ Nursing and Hispanic Studies Minor Other involvement on campus: KILN, International Assistant, Addie's employee Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Cookies and Cream Favorite spot on campus: Fourth floor of O'Neill Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I love macaroni and cheese, hope to travel a lot in the future, and enjoy being active.

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Lynch School of Education

Name: Katie Aguayo Hometown: Chicago, IL School + major(s): Psychology in A&S and Applied Psychology & Human Development in LSOE Other involvement on campus:Research Assistant in a psychology lab, LSOE ERA Peer Advisor, BC Strong Women Strong Girls mentor Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Favorite spot on campus: Campion ERC Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love working with kids and young adults, and I want to go to graduate school to study Developmental Psychology. Name: Fatmah Berikaa Hometown: Quincy MA / Alexandria, Egypt School + major(s): LSOE: Secondary Education, English, Arabic Other involvement on campus: Arab student association, Muslim student association, culture show, ESL teaching, Student Admissions Program (greeting and outreach) Favorite ice cream flavor: pistachio Favorite spot on campus: Stokes garden Something I'd want my mentee to know about me: I'm really easygoing and love spending time just hanging out.

Name: Lia Bonfatti Hometown: Medfield, MA School + major(s): LSOE, Secondary Education and English Other involvement on campus: Word of Mouth, Best Buddies at the Campus School Favorite ice cream flavor: Mocha Chip Favorite spot on campus: Addies. YUM. Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I am a vegetarian who loves movies, running, and all­you­can­eat breakfast buffets.

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Name: Natalie Brock Hometown: Moraga, CA School + major(s): LSOE­ Elementary Education; Applied Psychology/Human Development Other involvement on campus: Newton School Volunteers Favorite ice cream flavor: Cake Batter :) Favorite spot on campus: ERC (Education Resource Center in the basement of Campion) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love baking, going to zumba classes, and am studying abroad in Barcelona this summer.

Name: Victoria Cady Hometown: Buxton, ME School + major(s): LSOE ­ Secondary Education and English Other involvement on campus: Appa, Splash, The Gavel, Creative Kids, Lynch Senate Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip Favorite spot on campus: Stokes Amphitheater Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I have a slight obsession with movies and numerous TV shows and random references may be made.

Name: Vicki Coates Hometown: Hampton, New Jersey School + major(s): Lynch – Applied Psych and Human Development major, Medical Humanities Other involvement on campus: Team Leader and Health Coach in OHP, Pen­Pals Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookies and Cream Favorite spot on campus: Bapst (yes, I’m a tad nerdy) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love watching reality TV and my favorite sports teams and taking long walks on the beach (or through the city)

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Name: Samantha (Sam) Ford Hometown: Rowley, MA School + major(s): LSOE ­ Elementary Education and Sociology, TELL Certificate Other involvement on campus: 4Boston council member and volunteer at ACEDONE, BC Splash, Natchez, Mississippi Spring Break Service Trip Volunteer Favorite ice cream flavor: Moose tracks or mint chocolate chip Favorite spot on campus: My dorm room ­ it is the only place on campus that I feel like is my own and where I can get some TV/quiet time! Something I would want my mentee to know about me: This past fall I spent the semester studying abroad in Brisbane, Australia! While I was there I traveled around the country, as well as, to New Zealand and Bali. I have officially caught the "travel bug" and want to travel the world :)

Name: Molly Handelman Hometown: Winnetka, Illinois School + major(s): Lynch School of Education ­ Applied Psychology and Human Development, Communications Minor Other involvement on campus: 4Boston, Strong Women, Strong Girls, Relay for Life Favorite ice cream flavor: Moose Tracks Favorite spot on campus: The Rat—no contest Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I’m always up for everything! I’ll never turn down a nice venture for good food in the city or going to see a new group perform on campus!

Name: Juliette Lloyd Hometown: Westborough, MA School + major(s): LSOE ­ double major in elementary education and applied psychology and human development Other involvement on campus: I am involved in the student admission program, volunteering at a school, and club ultimate frisbee Favorite ice cream flavor: cookie monster (oreo and cookie dough) because why choose? Favorite spot on campus: I love the ERC in Campion because it is full of picture books :) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love to go on adventures and watch unhealthy amounts of Friends.

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Name: Alex Nunan Hometown: Attleboro, MA School + major(s): Lynch ­ Applied Psych & Human Development major, English minor Other involvement on campus: Appa leader, Relay for Life committee, work in Teacher Ed office in Campion, Roche Center for Catholic Education Favorite ice cream flavor: lately been loving Brownie Batter from Addie's Favorite spot on campus: Eagle's Nest...Maria makes the best Tuscan Chicken & there's always someone you know hanging around Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: The two greats loves of my life are dogs & Twitter, so we'll see where that gets me.

Name: Erica Osiecki Hometown: Easton, MA School + major(s): A&S ­ Elementary Education and French Other involvement on campus: Full Swing, Lynch Senate, Law Library, Undergraduate Research Assistant Favorite ice cream flavor: Mainly vanilla, but I could go for black raspberry as well! Favorite spot on campus: The O'Connell House! I love the old architecture of the building; it's so adorable! Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love reading! I went to BookCon this summer to meet some of my

favorite authors! Hopefully we can fangirl about our favorite books! :) Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love reading! I went to BookCon this summer to meet some of my favorite authors! Hopefully we can fangirl about our favorite books! :)

Name: Rayna Wang Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota School + major(s): Lynch: Elementary Education and A&S: Psychology Other involvement on campus: Students for Education Reform, Music Outreach, Pep Band Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip Favorite spot on campus: Garden below the Stokes walkway, or anywhere outside really Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love playing tennis, watching hockey, listening to music, and smiling!

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Name: Katie Williamson Hometown: Avon, CT School + major(s): LSOE ­ Elementary Education & Applied Psychology & Human Development Other involvement on campus: SAP, Project Sunshine, Mount Alvernia Make a Difference, Pulse Coordinator CTA Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Fudge Brownie Favorite spot on campus: In the winter The Educational Resource Center in Campion In the spring/fall the amphitheater behind Stokes! Something I’d want my mentee to know about me: I love to explore Boston, my guilty pleasure is pasta, and I love my siblings!