Meet Bilingual Mentors
Amber H.
Profession: Software Engineer at a leading tech company
Education: MS in Information and Communications Technology
“I’m a first-generation college graduate, I received an undergraduate ROTC scholarship and served in the Air Force as a software engineer prior to working as an engineer at Microsoft Research.”
Languages: English & Spanish
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Diana S.
Profession: Case manager/Housing stabilizer at Downtown Women’s Center LA
Education: MA Quality Assurance for Service and Healthcare Programs
“I am Latina and a first-gen college graduate, college was at times daunting. I want to support people holistically, not neglect backgrounds and be able to share what I have learned in and outside of college”
Languages: English & Spanish
Elizabeth N.
Profession: PhD student
Education: MA in Sociology, PhD in Sociology (in-progress)
“As a first-gen college and grad student, I empathize with the challenges of higher education. I support BIPOC & first-gen students, sharing my experiences in a PhD program. I've worked with undergrads, nurturing their growth and academics, guiding them towards graduate school preparation”
Languages: English & Spanish
Sarah C.
Career Field: Software Engineering
Position: Software Engineer at Microsoft
Education: BA in Computer Science - New York University
“As a recent first-gen low-income college grad, the informal mentors I found, whether they were professors, faculty, or other students who pushed me to believe in myself and helped me find resources were invaluable to my success. My goal as a mentor is to do exactly that: to empower students to realize their own resilience, strength, and goals despite sometimes having difficulty seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Languages: English, Spanish, & Portuguese
Ruth R.
Profession: Business Office Manager at a non-profit organization
Education: Bachelor’s in Society, Ethics and Human Behavior
“As a first-generation college graduate, immigrant and first of many things within my extended family the only way I have been fortunate to accomplish my accolades was through the help of a mentor. Having someone guide you through unknown territory, having someone believe in you more than you believe in yourself has been some of the biggest blessings I've received in my life and career”
Languages: English & Spanish
Mariya S.
Career Field: Medicine
Education: BS in Biology with a minor in Psychology at the Macaulay Honors College at the City College of New York (CCNY)
“As a first-gen student, I often felt lost when it came to navigating my education and career. I learned early on that while persistence and research can get you far, having a mentor to guide you through uncertainty is invaluable. I actively sought out those mentors, and their support and encouragement helped me get to where I am today. Now, I want to offer that same support to someone else and to help them grow in their field and reach their goals.”
Languages: English & Ukrainian
Trang L.
Profession: Product Marketer in Data, Analytics and AI at a leading tech company
Education: BS Chemistry and Sociology
Master of Business Administration MBA
“I am a Vietnamese refugee and immigrant, when it came time to apply and attend college, I heavily relied on my college counselors and mentors. As a result, I feel passionate about supporting students in their education journeys”
Languages: English & Vietnamese
Weishung L.
Profession: Principal PM Manager at a leading tech company
Education: Master of Business Administration
“I have benefitted from mentors my whole life: from life choices to career choices, and I’m grateful that I’m now in a position to give back to my community”
Languages: English & Mandarin