BELIZE ITERITEKA
My name is Belize Iteriteka, I graduated with my bachelors from Bates College with majors in Biochemistry and Sociology. Shortly after, I graduated with my Masters in Bioethics from Harvard Medical School. I am currently working in research and I am passionate about being a mentor because I had so many great mentors throughout my academic success.
CEILIDH SMITH
My name is Ceilidh Smith and I am a recent graduate of Macalester College where I majored in Biology with a Biochemistry emphasis. I currently work in clinical research, while simultaneously completing my degree for a Master’s in Public Health at Brown University. I have received a lot of guidance to get to where I am today, and nothing would make me happier than becoming a mentor to pay it forward!
JASMINE CANDELARIA
Hi! My name is Jasmine Candelaria. I currently live in NYC as a paralegal and yoga/pilates instructor. I graduated with my BA in 2023, majoring in sociology and religious studies. I am excited to be a mentor because I love the idea of being there for students the way that my mentors were there for me. I want everyone to be able to accomplish their dreams and wherever that may lead them.
ABDUL ABUBAKARI
My name is Abdul Abubakari, a recent graduate from Middlebury College. I majored in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry with a minor in global health. I currently work as a research associate at Boston Children’s Hospital looking into intricacies of hematopoietic stem cells and therapeutic effects of small molecules on sickle cell disease. I had and still have some great mentors who helped guide my academic trajectory and I would love nothing more than to do same for people like myself.
DAISY ZAPATA
My name is Daisy Zapata and I am a recent graduate from Quinnipiac University where I majored in Biology and minored in Global Public Health. I am currently working as an Asylum Seeker Advocate and Community Health Worker as I am pursuing my Masters of Science in Public Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. I am eager to be a mentor because I know how difficult it can be to navigate academia and would love to share some knowledge Ive gained along the way!
MFON DIDUFF
My name is Mfon Diduff, I recently graduated from Bates College where I majored in Biochemistry. I currently work as a research technician at Columbia University. I am excited to be a mentor as I remembered having an amazing community of mentors that supported me in my journey and still do today.
HERITIER MUTABAZI
Hi! My name is Heritier Mutabazi . I currently live in Phoenix, AZ as an assistant counselor, and completing my masters in mental health and family therapy. I received my Bachelors of science in clinical psychology and economics. I am delighted to be part of this mentorship group because I want to help others accomplish their dreams and goals.
MARIE NZEYIMANA
My name is Marie Nzeyimana. I graduated from Bowdoin College with a degree in Biochemistry. I currently work in clinical research. I am excited to be a mentor because I am blessed to have had amazing mentors throughout my academic and professional career. This is something I want to pay forward.
ESTHER PINCATE
Hi, my name is Esther Pincate. I am got my Bachelors of science at Bates College in Biochemistry and Spanish. I also just recently graduated with my masters in Bioethics from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. I am very excited to be a mentor and inspire others to believe in their goals.
OLIVIA BUKURU
Hi! My name is Olivia Bukuru, first generation graduated with my bachelors from Grand Canyon University with a major in psychology with a minor in counseling. Shortly after COVID-19 happened but that didn’t stop me from obtaining my Masters in Addiction counseling. I am currently working as a licensed therapist and I am excited to be a mentor because I want to share my story and experience with young people in my community. I hope that my story will inspire them to continue their education.
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