Stephanie Mora Gutierrez

Stephanie is a psychology major at the University of Connecticut, where she is deeply committed to academic success and passion to help others. She is the founder of Care Collective, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness through in-person aid, resources, and community events. 

Stephanie empowers people to change their lives and make a positive impact on the world around them. Her work is rooted in empathy, resilience, and a belief in the power of transformation at any age. Raised by a family that taught her to never stop dreaming until her dreams come true, Stephanie brings hard work and consistency into everything she does. 

Zoë Kyrou

Zoë Kyrou is a junior at Marist University, majoring in Spanish with minors in Psychology and Theatre. She discovered her passion for working with first year students as an Orientation Leader following her first year at Marist. She spent her sophomore year as a Peer Mentor and the secretary of her Residence Hall Council, where she learned about student programming. She has also done work for Marist’s Welcome Week and Transfer Orientation, helping students during their transition to college. Zoë continues to work with Marist's office of First Year Experience and is always seeking new ways to be involved on campus. Zoë plans to pursue a post graduate degree in Student Affairs and looks forward to making a career out of mentoring and supporting students during their college journey.  

Jaclyn Layton

Jaclyn Layton is a junior Strategic Communication major at Butler University in Indianapolis. She is passionate about all things creative, storytelling, and problem solving. Last year, she served as Butler’s FYE Visual Storyteller for the Student Experience and Engagement Office, where she highlighted Butler first-year student experiences. This year she will serve as the Community Engagement and Annual Giving Intern in the Office of Advancement. Beyond academics, Jaclyn is involved in her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, where she enjoys building community and leadership as the VP of Education. She is also involved in several student focused organizations on campus. As a recipient of the Jordan Smith Undergraduate Student Fellowship scholarship, Jaclyn looks forward to broadening her perspective and building on her life-long learning journey. She is eager to explore how communication and culture intersect, bringing those insights back to enrich both her education and the Butler community. 

Trey Marshall

Trey Marshall, a Junior at Jacksonville State University from Brantley, Alabama, is majoring in Collaborative Special Education. He currently serves as a Gamecock Orientation Coordinator, Jax State Ambassador, and Vice President of the First Gen Society. Trey discovered his passion for supporting first-year students through his roles as a Gamecock Guide, Admissions Student Worker, and Gamecock Orientation Leader, each offering unique insight into the college experience. 

With a heart for mentorship and a dedication to student success, Trey plans to pursue a master’s degree in Higher Education after graduation. He hopes to continue guiding and supporting students as they navigate their own college journeys. 

Ryan Nuñez 

Ryan Nuñez is a Junior at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, majoring in History with a minor in Asian American Studies. A student leader and community advocate in Southern Nevada, he currently serves as the Lead Peer Mentor for COLA 100LA, the College of Liberal Arts’ first-year student program, where he supports a cohort of 60+ peer mentors guiding over 4,000 students annually. In this role, Ryan supervises mentors on academic transitions, resource integration, and fostering a sense of belonging—directly advancing UNLV’s retention, progression, and completion initiatives. He has represented student voices on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council for three years and contributed to campus-wide programming through the Rebel Events Board, Honors College, Black Mountain Institute, and the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach (CAEO) since his freshman year. Through CAEO, Ryan has mentored underrepresented students across middle school, high school, and college through pre-college and college TRIO and AANAPISI programs. He has also served as a Rebel Ready Week and New Student Orientation Leader. Ryan aspires to pursue law or higher education leadership after graduation.