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2024-2025 SCHC Peer Mentors

 

Alexandra Adler

Alexandra Adler | Art Studio

Hometown: Basking Ridge, NJ
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Club Softball, Garnet & Black Magazine, media for Carolina Women's Ice Hockey and Gamecock Lacrosse and campus intramurals
Ask me about: Getting comfortable in new or intimidating situations.

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Tremayne Ansani

Tremayne Ansani | Neuroscience & Geography

Hometown: Columbia, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, President of Black Honors Caucus, EMT, journaling, and finding new restaurants
Ask me about: Seeking out opportunities.

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Yair Caudillo

Yair Caudillo | Neuroscience

Hometown: Walterboro, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Crisis Text Line Volunteer, weightlifting, chess, President of Men's Mental Health Club and video Games
Ask me about: How to adjust to college life as a first-generation student.

*First-generation student

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Sarah Chugh

Sarah Chugh | Biological Sciences (pre-med)

Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, TriBeta, MedElem, volunteering at the Free Medical Clinic and Prisma and research at the School of Medicine
Ask me about: Meal plans, football tickets and volunteering.

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Maddie Cox

Maddie Cox | Psychology

Hometown: Williamston, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: University 101 Peer Leader
Ask me about: How to change your major.

*First-generation student

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Kayla Davenport

Kayla Davenport | Biological Sciences

Hometown: Fort Mill, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Association of Pre-PA Students (APPAS), TriBeta National Biological Honor Society, Pillars for Carolina
Ask me about: Obtaining EMT/healthcare certifications.

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Hope Denison

Hope Denison | Global Studies

Hometown: Magnolia, TX
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement:  Alexander Hamilton Society, State Government Program, women’s rights advocacy
Ask me about: Navigating the bus system.

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Allison Desmarais

Allison Desmarais | Environmental Studies & Russian

Hometown: Glastonbury, CT
Pronouns: She/her
Involvement: Cocky’s Cleanup Crew, Carolina Dance Competitive Club, Spurs Up for St. Jude and Group X classes

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Gabrielle Dissinger

Gabrielle Dissinger | Civil Engineering

Hometown: Columbia, SC
Pronouns: She/Her
Involvement: American Society of Railroad Engineers, Mountaineering and White Water Club (MWW), research and crochet club
Ask me about: Getting involved in college.

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Elizabeth Duvall

Elizabeth Duvall | Middle Level Education (concentration in English and Social Studies)

Hometown: Spring Hill, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Student Community for Archives Libraries and Museums, U101 Peer Leader, Book Club
Ask me about: Being an out-of-state student.

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Aidan Farrell

Aidan Farrell | Chemical Engineering

Hometown: North Wildwood NJ
Pronouns: He/Him
Involvement: Undergraduate Research Assistant, Intramural Volleyball
Ask me about: Making friends in college.

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Vedi Ganguru

Vedi Ganguru | Neuroscience

Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Supplemental Instruction Leader, Pre-Professional Advising, Research, APSMI, Prescription Partners and Carolina Commuters Club
Ask me about: How to balance working while in college.

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Nicole Gleicher

Nicole Gleicher | Entertainment Law (BARSC)

Hometown: Plainview, NY
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Mock trial, Phi Delta Phi pre-law fraternity, Anne Frank Center volunteer, traveling and concerts
Ask me about: the BARSC degree

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Amanda Goldhardt

Amanda Goldhardt | Education Law and Policy (BARSC)

Hometown: Columbus, OH 
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Pi Beta Phi, Honors Ambassadors, Phi Alpha Delta, Order of Omega, and State Government Program 
Ask me about: Finding internships in Columbia.

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Lupita Gomez

Lupita Gomez | International Business & Marketing 

Hometown: Hilton Head Island, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Kappa Delta Chi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, LASO, Student Assistant at the Controllers Office
Ask me about: Where to find the best tacos in Columbia.

*First-generation student

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Kaitlyn Guild

Kaitlyn Guild | Exercise Science (pre-physician assistant)

Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: President of Sigma Alpha Omega: President, Chi Alpha, Intramural Basketball
Ask me about: Christian organizations on campus.

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Kevin Hargrave

Kevin Hargrave | Exercise Science

Hometown: Syosset, NY
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Alpha Sigma Phi and Exercise is Medicine
Ask me about: Adjusting to college life.

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Connor Heil

Connor Heil | Finance & Marketing

Hometown: Mullica Hill, NJ
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Gamecock Consulting Club, intramurals, staying active, soccer, Philadelphia sports
Ask me about: How to properly dillydally.

*Recruitment Coordinator

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Sun Heslin

Sun Heslin | Pharmaceutical Sciences

Hometown: Marietta, GA
Pronouns: they/she
Involvement: WUSC radio, Q+ Honors Caucus and SNPhA
Ask me about: Undergraduate research

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Nicole Hoeker

Nicole Hoeker | Biomedical Engineering

Hometown: Colts Neck, NJ
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Theta Tau, Society of Women Engineers, horseback riding and the Biomedical Engineering Society
Ask me about: Joining clubs

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Kylee Hynes

Kylee Hynes | Accounting, Finance & Marketing

Hometown: Mullica Hill, NJ
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Club Swim Team, Alpha Gamma Delta and weightlifting
Ask me about: The best places to get coffee around Columbia.

*Communications Coordinator

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Hannah Jewell

Hannah Jewell | Elementary Education

Hometown: Hartsville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Gamecock CommUnity Shop, AmeriCorps
Ask me about: Navigating college as an undeclared student.

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Hailey Karns

Hailey Karns | Exercise Science (pre-physician assistant)

Hometown: Waukesha, WI
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Club Golf, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Undergraduate Research
Ask me about: Time management

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Chris Kenny

Chris Kenny | International Business & Finance 

Hometown: Rockville Centre, NY
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Intramural volleyball, Spurs Up for St. Jude’s, Phi Delta Theta
Ask me about: Managing homesickness

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Hanna Lutz

Hanna Lutz | Aerospace Engineering

Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Alpha Omega Epsilon, Peer Tutor, German Club, The USC Book Club, Tau Beta Pi
Ask me about: Resources at the Student Success Center.

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Claire Martin

Claire Martin | International Business, Marketing & Music Industry Studies

Hometown: Northville, MI
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Darla Moore Student Alumni Board, working out on campus
Ask me about: Seeking a dual degree or double major.

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Allison McCarthy | Nursing

Hometown: Joliet, IL
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Delta Zeta, tennis, golf, otters
Ask me about: Balancing college and life!

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Molly McCarthy

Molly McCarthy | International Business & Finance

Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Intramural sports, Give a Dog a Bone
Ask me about: Learning to live with roommates.

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Lauren McClure

Lauren McClure | Accounting

Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Club Tennis, Women in Business Council, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Organization, Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society, and Chi Alpha.
Ask me about: Club sports

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Ansley McKay

Ansley McKay | Biological Sciences (pre-med)

Hometown: Florence, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Neuroscience club, Project Vida, neurobiology research, EMT, and studying abroad. 
Ask me about: Getting clinical hours for medical school.

*First-generation student

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Shae McMunn

Shae McMunn | Nursing

Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Working out, shopping, going to the beach, Group X instructor, and Disney
Ask me about: Personal training and gym activities

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Agostina Mercado

Agostina Mercado | Art History

Hometown: Greenville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: SCHC Cultural Ambassadors, Latin-American Student Organization, SVAD workshops and exhibitions, Philosophy Club
Ask me about: Finding the right major for you.

*First-generation student

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Ali Mullendore

Ali Mullendore | Psychology

Hometown: Nashville, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Productions Event Coordinator, Group X Fitness Instructor, Honors Gala Planning Committee, all things music and entertainment
Ask me about: Getting and staying organized.

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Vansh Nagpal

Vansh Nagpal | Computer Science & Mathematics

Hometown: Charleston, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Minorities in Computing, Indian Student Organization, Asian and Pacific Islander Activism Association (APIAA)
Ask me about: The best places to study on and around campus.

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Ally Nielsen

Ally Nielsen | Pharmaceutical Science (pre-pharmacy)

Hometown: Indian Trail, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Club tennis, SNPhA (pharmacy organization), intramural pickleball, and GroupX fitness classes. 
Ask me about: Finding on-campus jobs.

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Isabella Owens

Isabella Owens | Biological Sciences

Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Med Fraternity, Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society, Intramural volleyball, going to football games
Ask me about: The best restaurants in Cola!

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Ellis Padgett

Ellis Padgett | History & English

Hometown: Lexington, KY
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Phi Alpha Theta, Give a Dog a Bone, writing, and music 
Ask me about: Exploring career options in the humanities.

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Lauren Puttock

Lauren Puttock | Psychology

Hometown: Arlington, VA
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Gamma Phi Beta, Art Therapy Club, Early Social Development Lab
Ask me about: Study abroad

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Mallorie Rice

Mallorie Rice | Public Health (pre-physician assistant)

Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Co-President of Women in Health Care, U101 Peer Leader, Resident Assistant at 650 Lincoln, work as an EMT, creative hobbies like crocheting
Ask me about: Making professional connections.

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Shoshana Ritter

Shoshana Ritter | Sport and Entertainment Management

Hometown: Rockville, MD
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Sigma Psi Mu, Chabad, Women in Sport and Entertainment
Ask me about: Professional Fraternities

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Steve Robinson

Steve Robinson | Public Health

Hometown: Columbia, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Resident Assistant, Public Health Ambassador, basketball, soccer
Ask me about: Campus housing

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Srestha Samaddar

Srestha Samaddar | Biological Sciences (pre-med)

Hometown: Columbia, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: HOSA, Alliance for Women in STEM, Research assistant, PRISMA volunteer, Photography
Ask me about: Destressing and study techniques

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Kaitlyn Sedor

Kaitlyn Sedor | Pharmaceutical Sciences (pre-pharmacy)

Hometown: Belmont, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Epsilon Sigma Alpha Service Sorority, Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive, and the College of Pharmacy Recruitment Committee
Ask me about: Sporting events and how to get tickets.

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Greyson Sherman

Greyson Sherman | Environmental Science & International Studies (pre-law)

Hometown: Gray Court, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Phi Delta Phi Pre-Law Fraternity, Intramural Soccer, studying music
Ask me about: Navigating Soda City market.

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Olivia Sherman

Olivia Sherman | Dance Performance and Choreography & Biological Sciences (pre-med)

Hometown: Greenville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Dance Science, Admitted Students Council, Alpha Epsilon Delta
Ask me about: Continuing hobbies in college.

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Karina Sheth

Karina Sheth | Neuroscience & Spanish

Hometown: Brentwood, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Women's Ultimate Frisbee, Dance Marathon, Neuroscience Club
Ask me about: Undergraduate research

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Aman Singh

Aman Singh | Pharmaceutical Sciences

Hometown: Orangeburg, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Undergraduate Research, RA in Honors Residence Hall, Industry Pharmacist Organization 
Ask me about: Study tips

*First-generation student
*First-Generation Support Coordinator

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Emma Strickland

Emma Strickland | Neuroscience

Hometown: Williamsport, PA
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Phi Mu, Student Government, Phi Delta Phi 
Ask me about: Sorority recruitment

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Abby Tabachini

Abby Tabachini | Political Science & History (pre-law)

Hometown: Manchester, PA
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Greek Life, Senior Peer Leader U101, Office of Student Orientation
Ask me about: Prepping for law school.

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Miracle Thicklen

Miracle Thicklen | Biological Sciences (pre-med)

Hometown: Summerville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Black Medical Student Association, Gamecock Swing Dance Club, Service Saturdays, Multicultural Assistance Peer Program, Student Health and Well-Being Lab
Ask me about: How to prepare for academic advising.

*First-generation student

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Peighton White

Peighton White | Pharmaceutical Science (pre-pharmacy)

Hometown: Mount Pleasant, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Carolina Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students
Ask me about: Community service opportunities

*Mentee Logistics Coordinator

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Sydney Wilcox

Sydney Wilcox | English

Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: WUSC, Q+ Honors Caucus, Garnet & Black, INK! Undergraduate English Association
Ask me about: Using campus resources

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Julia Wood

Julia Wood | Public Health (pre-occupational therapy)

Hometown: Charleston, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Project Vida, CHAARG, Pre-OT Club
Ask me about: Honors advising

*Mentor Logistics Coordinator

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Tim Woodley

Tim Woodley | International Business & Accounting

Hometown: Manchester, MD
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: South Carolina Student Legislature, Carolina MUN
Ask me about: Dining options on/near campus.

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