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Barrett Alumni Mentors 2025-2026

The Barrett Alumni Mentorship Program matches current undergraduates with Barrett alumni. Alumni in this program are volunteers who want to give back to Barrett by offering students their time and knowledge. Below are the available mentors for the 2025-2026 program.

Review the mentor information while keeping in mind the top three alumni you think best align with your goals, also noting their program tier availability. Then complete your mentee application in which you can indicate your match preferences.

The deadline for the 2025-2026 application is September 5th, 2025.

Mentee application

The mentee application is now closed. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Arts, Education, Humanities

Jennifer Ryan

Dallas, TX

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ryan-29882a3a/

Education

  • B.S. Psychology from ASU Barrett Online in 2024
  • M.Ed. Special Education, University of Texas at Austin, 2025

Current Position

  • Registered Behavior Technician, New Heights ABA Therapy

Special Skills

  • Presentations/public speaking
  • Research skills, critical thinking, time management, problem-solving
  • Academic advising, budget planning, data analysis, networking, communication
  • Leadership development, job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help offer support in the honors thesis process
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications


Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Phone, email, Zoom, texting

Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Phoenix, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-lopez-a357131aa/

Education

  • B.A. English/History from ASU Barrett in 2022
  • M.A. English from ASU in 2024

Current Position

  • ASU Faculty Associate - ENG 101 & 102

Special Skills

  • Academic advising
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications


Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Email, Zoom, texting

Arman Sidhu

Arman Sidhu

Chandler, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/armansidhu2/

Education

  • B.S. Computer Information Systems; minor Political Science from ASU Barrett in 2015
  • M.A. Political Science from University of Illinois in 2021
  • Ed.D. Educational Leadership & Innovation from ASU, expected 2026

Current Position

  • Education Policy Resident, ExcelinEd

Special Skills

  • Academic advising
  • Networking
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing
  • Previous experience in K-12 Education as a principal & teacher

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, Zoom, texting

Elijah Peters

Elijah Peters

Mesa, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elijah-peters-b02a6b310

Education

  • B.A. History/English (Linguistics) from ASU Barrett in 2017
  • M.A. Germanic Studies from Indiana University in 2019
  • Ph.D. Germanic Studies from Indiana University in 2024

Current Position

  • Engagement Coordinator, ASU

Special Skills

  • Presentations/public speaking
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Samantha Samples

Tempe, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-s-a0983a95  

Education

  • B.S. Landscape Architecture from ASU Barrett in 2004
  • M.U.E.P Urban & Environmental Planning from ASU in 2011
  • Ph.D. Design, Environment, and the Arts from ASU in 2019

Current Position

  • Assistant Teaching Professor, ASU

Special Skills

  • Academic advising, critical thinking
  • Communication & research skills
  • Presentations/public speaking
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, in-person, Zoom

Fayrooz Sweis

Phoenix, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayrooz-sweis/

Education

  • B.S.D Interior Design/B.S. Sustainability from ASU Barrett in 2021
  • MSUS Sustainability Solutions from ASU in 2022

Current Position

  • Interior Designer at LGE Design Build; Adjunct Faculty at Phoenix College

Special Skills

  • Academic advising, project management
  • Presentations/public speaking, research skills
  • Time management, consulting, critical thinking
  • Problem-solving, job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals
  • Help offer support in the honors thesis process

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis 
  • Phone, email, Zoom, texting

Kira Hietala

Kira Hietala

Dover, NH

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kira-hietala-ma-a78b14134/

Education

  • B.A. Psychology/B.S. Criminology & Criminal Justice from ASU Barrett in 2017
  • M.A. Criminal Justice from ASU in 2017

Current Position

  • Forensic Interviewer & MDT Coordinator at Strafford County Child Advocacy Center

Special Skills

  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Phone, email, Zoom, texting

Katy Chapman

Gainesville, FL

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-chapman-ph-d-939b228/

Education

  • B.A. Early Childhood Education from ASU Barrett in 2005
  • M.S. Curriculum & Instruction from University of Madison-Wisconsin in 2013
  • Ph.D. Educational Policy & Evaluation from ASU in 2019

Current Position

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Studies, University of Florida

Special Skills

  • Networking & research skills
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals.
  • Help offer support in the honors thesis process

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, Zoom

Alyssa Guerra

Goodyear, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-guerra-575028227/

Education

  • B.A. Education from MLFTC/Barrett in 2021
  • Current M.B.A student at U of A

Current Position

  • Academic Success Advisor, Arizona State University

Special Skills

  • Academic advising
  • Research skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Navigating through college

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, in-person, Zoom

Michael Houang

Michael Houang

Chicago, IL

https://www.linkedin.com/in/houang/

Education

  • B.S. Economics/Sociology; B.A. Business (Global Politics) from ASU Barrett in 2018
  • M.S. Global Technology & Development (Applied International Development) from ASU in 2020

Current Position

  • Program Specialist, Peace Corps

Special Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership development
  • Project management

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Business

Constantinos Chiotis

Europe

http://linkedin.com/in/constantinos-chiotis-0431047 

Education

  • B.A. Accountancy from ASU Barrett in 2000
  • M.B.A from University of Leicester in 2010

Current Position

  • CEO, Owner/Partner at Abacus Ltd (www.abacus.ltd)

Special Skills

  • Networking & communication
  • Leadership development & consulting
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, & strategic thinking
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing
  • Career orientation with a global mindset

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals
  • Give back. Help mentees grow as people and professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, Zoom, texting

Merry Manson

Gilbert, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrymanson?trk=contact-info 

Education

  • B.S. American Indian Studies/B.I.S Anthropology & Family and Child Development - ASU Barrett 2014
  • M.P.H Health Policy Analysis/M.B.A Strategy from Washington University in St. Louis 2017

Current Position

  • Senior Program Director, Strategy & Planning at Banner Health

Special Skills

  • Problem-solving, critical thinking, & communication
  • Presentations/public speaking
  • Leadership development
  • Academic advising

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, Email, in-person, texting

David Elizondo

David Elizondo

San Diego, CA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmelizondo

Education

  • B.S. Management from ASU Barrett in 2018
  • M.B.A from San Diego State in 2024

Current Position

  • Co-Founder, Superbrain Organics (https://superbrainorganics.com)

Special Skills

  • Networking
  • Leadership development
  • Critical thinking

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Phone

Erin O’Connor

Erin O’Connor

Tempe, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eringoconnor

Education

  • B.S. Marketing/Entrepreneurship from ASU Barrett in 2023

Current Position

  • Marketing Coordinator, Bowman

Special Skills

  • Networking
  • Communication
  • Project management

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • In-person, texting

Braxton Hynes

Phoenix, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/braxton-hynes-azed-pro-9a900578/ 

Education

  • B.A. Justice Studies, Minor Italian, Certificate Socio-Legal Studies from ASU Barrett in 2015

Current Position

  • Business & Economic Development Manager, Downtown Phoenix Inc. 

Special Skills

  • Networking

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, in-person

Patrice Marcolla

Scottsdale, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricemarcolla

Education

  • B.S. Interior Design, Business minor from ASU Barrett in 2016

Current Position

  • Director of Forward Planning, Meritage Homes

Special Skills

  • Networking & communication
  • Data analysis
  • Leadership development & time management
  • Project management, presentations/public speaking
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, in-person, texting

Elise Kaneshiro

Pasadena, CA

Education

  • B.S. Finance/Supply Chain Management from ASU Barrett in 2017
  • J.D. from University of Hawaii in 2020

Current Position

  • Owner at EHK Hospitality LLC

Special Skills

  • Academic advising, networking, & communication
  • Leadership development, project management, consulting, & technology
  • Presentations/public speaking, research skills, & time management
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing
  • GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, med school/law school prep, etc.

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, Email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Zain Sidhwa

Zain Sidhwa

New York, NY

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainsidhwa/

Education

  • B.S. Supply Chain Management/Business Data Analytics from ASU Barrett in 2023

Current Position

  • Procurement & Supply Chain Advisory Associate, KPMG

Special Skills

  • Networking
  • Leadership development
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, email, texting

Melissa Silva

San Francisco, CA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/-melissa-silva/

Education

  • B.S. Economics from ASU Barrett in 2012

Current Position

  • Business Development Manager for AI Wearables, Meta

Special Skills

  • Academic advising, critical thinking, problem-solving
  • Communication & time management
  • Leadership development, consulting, technology
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Phone, email, Zoom, texting

Marie Sminkey

Marie Sminkey

Phoenix, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariesminkey/

Education

  • B.S. Marketing/Management from ASU Barrett in 2020
  • M.B.A, Leadership at W.P. Carey at ASU in 2025

Current Position

  • Senior Account Manager, Brunner

Special Skills

  • Communication, presentations/public speaking
  • Leadership development, academic advising, & project management 
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, & time management
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, Zoom, phone, in-person, texting

Jairus Gallegos

Scottsdale, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jairusgallegos/

Education

  • B.S.P Urban Planning from ASU CLAS/Barrett in 2021
  • M.U.E.P Urban Planning from ASU in 2022 (4+1 Program) 

Current Position

  • Research Analyst, Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Special Skills

  • Data analysis, project management
  • Research skills, time management
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Brett Erspamer

Brett Erspamer

Los Angeles, CA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-erspamer-5b8837149

Education

  • B.S. Economics from W.P. Carey/Barrett in 2019

Current Position

  • Sales Engineer, Cypris.ai

Special Skills

  • Project management
  • Presentations/public speaking
  • Problem-solving

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Phone, email

Law

Nick Berk

San Francisco, CA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-berk/

Education

  • B.S. Computer Systems Engineering from ASU Barrett in 2013
  • J.D. Harvard Law, 2020

Current Position

  • Co-Founder, Brief Law Inc.

Special Skills

  • Networking & communication
  • Project management & time management
  • Technology
  • GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, med school/law school prep, etc.

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Zoom

Rachel Tomlinson

Rachel Tomlinson

Scottsdale, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellaiku/

Education

  • B.S. Health Care Delivery from College of Health Solutions at ASU Barrett in 2017

Current Position

  • Learning and development manager, Atticus Law

Special Skills

  • Communication & project management
  • Leadership development
  • Presentations/public speaking
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Alin Toader

Alin Toader

Scottsdale, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alin-toader-313447272

Education

  • B.A. Global Studies from ASU Barrett in 2017
  • J.D. Georgetown University Law in 2020

Current Position

  • Fund Counsel, Balbec Capital L.P.

Special Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing
  • GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, med school/law school prep, etc.

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Phone, email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Neha Ahmed

Tempe, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-ahmed-/ 

Education

  • B.A. Political Science/Communication from ASU Barrett in 2025
  • Current M.A. Political Science at ASU

Current Position

  • Legal Assistant, McCarthy Law PLC

Special Skills

  • Academic advising, networking, communication
  • Data analysis & research skills
  • Leadership development, project & time management
  • Presentations/public speaking, critical thinking

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help offer support in the honors thesis process

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, email, in-person, Zoom

Anne McManus-Spitzer

Anne McManus-Spitzer

Tucson, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-m-5047a997/

Education

  • B.A. Political Science/minor US History from ASU Barrett in 2014
  • J.D. from ASU in 2017

Current Position

  • Assistant General Counsel, Constellation Energy Generation LLC

Special Skills

  • Communication
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, email, in-person, Zoom, texting

STEM

Emilie Gunti

Tempe, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilie-gunti

Education

  • B.S. Computer Science, Business minor from ASU Barrett in Spring 2025
  • Current master’s student in 4+1 Program at ASU

Current Position

  • Software Engineer Intern at General Dynamics Mission Systems

Special Skills

  • Academic advising, critical thinking
  • Networking & communication
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Phone, email, Zoom, texting

Julia King

Seattle, WA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-k-02b34736/ 

Education

  • B.S.E Chemical Engineering from ASU Barrett 2016
  • M.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Washington 2020
  • Ph.D. Chemical Engineering & Data Science, UW 2022

Current Position

  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Medical Data Science at UW School of Medicine

Special Skills

  • Data analysis, research skills, presentations
  • Academic planning, organization
  • Navigating a PhD

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees define goals and make plans to achieve them
  • Offer support in honors thesis process
  • Offer support in STEM PhD program applications
  • Tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis 
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru March) 
  • Email, Zoom

Luis Reyna

Luis Reyna

Tucson, AZ

Education

  • B.S. Physics/Math from ASU Barrett in 2019
  • M.S. Math from Purdue in 2021
  • M.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon in 2023

Current Position

  • Signal Processing Engineer, Raytheon

Special Skills

  • Problem framing and systems thinking

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, in-person

Skyler Verch

Skyler Verch

Mesa, AZ

https://linkedin.com/in/skyler-verch-b70102208

Education

  • B.S. Electrical Engineering from ASU Barrett in 2022
  • M.S.E Electrical Engineering from ASU in 2023

Current Position

  • Assistant Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell

Special Skills

  • Academic advising
  • Project management
  • Consulting

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Anant Rastogi

Chandler, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anant-rastogi06 

Education

  • B.S.E. Computer Systems Engineering ASU Barrett in 2024

Current Position

  • Design Engineer, Privoro LLC

Special Skills

  • Academic advising, networking, communication
  • Budget planning & research skills
  • Leadership development, project management
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Joseph Hale

Joseph Hale

Mesa, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehale/

Education

  • B.S. Software Engineering/Certificate in Spanish/English Translation from ASU Barrett in 2022
  • M.S. Software Engineering from ASU in 2023

Current Position

  • Software Engineer, 37signals

Special Skills

  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, Zoom, texting

Eric DeJarnett

Eric DeJarnett

Denver, CO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-dejarnett

Education

  • B.S. Computer Science from ASU Barrett in 2020

Current Position

  • Software Engineer at Capital One

Special Skills

  • Communication
  • Technology
  • Problem-solving

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, Zoom, texting

Sreeharsha Lakamsani

Sreeharsha Lakamsani

San Francisco, CA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hlakams

Education

  • B.S. Computer Science/B.A. Mathematics from ASU Barrett in 2023

Current Position

  • Software Engineer at Capital One

Special Skills

  • Academic advising
  • Communication
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Zoom

Kayleigh Steele

Kayleigh Steele

Mesa, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleigh-steele-273576198/

Education

  • B.A. Global Studies/B.S. Political Science & Data Science, minor Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership from ASU Barrett in 2023
  • M.S. Data Science, Analytics, and Engineering (Human Centered Applications), expected 2027

Current Position

  • Research Analyst Assistant, Decision Theater at ASU

Special Skills

  • Budget planning, communication, project management
  • Data analysis, research skills
  • Presentations/public speaking
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help offer support in the honors thesis process

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Health & Medicine

Cayla Roy

Chicago, IL

Education

  • B.S. Biochemistry, Biology minor from ASU Barrett in 2019
  • M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine in 2023

Current Position

  • Resident physician (anesthesiology), University of Chicago

Special Skills

  • Academic advising, time management
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing
  • GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, med school/law school prep, etc.

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications
  • Help offer support in the honors thesis process

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Phone, email, texting

Harnoor Sodhi

Harnoor Sodhi

Gilbert, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harnoor-sodhi-7237832a8/

Education

  • B.S. Biological Sciences, minor in Business from ASU Barrett in 2024

Current Position

  • Medical Scribe, Banner Health

Special Skills

  • Research skills
  • Time management
  • GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, med school/law school prep, etc.

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 1: One-time meeting with a student for an informational career interview
  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis
  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Phone, email, in-person, Zoom, texting

Nisha Reddy

Tempe, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisha-reddy

Education

  • B.S. Biological (Biomedical) Sciences, Anthropology minor from ASU Barrett in 2024

Current Position

  • Medical student, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences

Special Skills

  • Academic advising, networking, communication
  • Leadership development, presentations/public speaking
  • Research skills, time management
  • GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, med school/law school prep, etc.

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Email, phone, Zoom, texting

Avantika Mitbander

Avantika Mitbander

Chandler, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/avantikamitbander/

Education

  • B.S. Psychology/Neuroscience, minor Spanish from ASU Barrett in 2024
  • M.D. from U of A College of Medicine-Tucson, expected 2028

Current Position

  • Medical Student at the University of Arizona - College of Medicine Tucson

Special Skills

  • Presentations/public speaking
  • Job prep, resume writing, interviewing
  • Academic advising
  • GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, med school/law school prep, etc.

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help prepare mentees for graduate program applications
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 2: Be available as a resource for questions on an as-needed basis

     

  • Email, Zoom, texting

Naveen Kumar

Phoenix, AZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveen-kumar-001669264/

Education

  • B.S. Biological (Biomedical) Sciences from ASU Barrett in 2025

Current Position

  • Graduate Research Appointment, Mayo Clinic

Special Skills

  • Networking, time management
  • Data analysis, research skills & technology
  • Presentations/public speaking
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving

Goals as a Mentor

  • Help mentees discover new opportunities in their field of interest
  • Help mentees better understand their career goals
  • Help mentees gain life skills and provide tips on work/life balance
  • Help mentees expand their network and connect them with other professionals

Availability & Communication Preference

  • Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings for the duration of program (Oct. thru Mar.)
  • Email, Zoom

Mentee application

The mentee application is now closed. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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