UNDERGRADUATE
PEER MENTORS
Peer Mentors are undergraduate students in the SEES department who have been recruited by faculty to serve as role models, advocates, and allies for students.
SEES Peer Mentors are excellent students, but they are also individuals who have demonstrated maturity, leadership, and emotional intelligence during their time in the department. They work directly with our introductory lab classes (ENSCI 99, ENSCI 100, and GEO 101) to support students with lab reports, study strategies, selection of majors and/or classes, and orientation to Queens College in general.
Candace Anderson
ENSCI 100
“Hello, my name is Candace and I’m excited to be a peer mentor this semester! I am a Design major, and I have recently gained an interest in environmental and sustainability studies. I chose peer mentorship because I enjoy having an active role in the classroom, and I love learning about ecosystems and our environment. I look forward to engaging students this semester. Fun fact about me, I have two cats and a lizard!”
Clohie Clarke
GEOL 101
“Hello! My name is Clohie and I am a Political Science major with a minor in Geology. I have cultivated a passion for the study of the Earth’s processes, materials, and history. I am honored to serve as a peer mentor with an active role in students’ learning experience in Geology 101. I look forward to working with students! Fun fact about me… I enjoy crocheting as a hobby. “
Kristine Mikhaylov
GEOL 101
“I am a junior majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Geology. I enjoy learning about the Earth sciences as well as biology. I aspire to build a career dedicated to marine biology and marine conservation. I am looking forward to offering my support to my fellow peers this semester! “
Michaela Chiu
ENSCI 99
“Hi everyone, I’m Michaela, a senior majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Geology. I love hiking and learning how we can protect and conserve the environment. My passion is helping people, which is why I became a peer mentor. I hope to make a positive impact on the classroom and show other students the beauty of the environment around them. A fun fact about me is that I love crafting, and I have a sweet chocolate lab/pit mix named Autumn.!”
Raquel Mendez
ENSCI 100
“Hello! I am currently a senior majoring in Environmental Science, and I will be peer mentoring Ensci 100! My interests in geoscience include water resources, quality, and conservation. As a peer mentor, I hope to help students and be a resource to them. I also hope to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the natural world around us!”
PEER ADVISORS
Peer Advisors are SEES majors who serve as student ambassadors.
Jennifer Chen
Environmental Science
“I’m a senior majoring in Environmental Science. I’m fascinated by how the Earth works, the various feedback loops that keep everything in balance, and how human activity impacts the environment. I also love crocheting and cuddling with my cat. I became a peer mentor not only because I want to help fellow students do well in the course, but also because I enjoy talking about environmental science! “
Laiba Mahmood
Geology
“Hi! I’m an Environmental Biology and Geology CUNY BA student and an aspiring astrobiologist, fascinated by extremophiles and the possibility of life beyond Earth. As a continuation of a NASA internship, I am modeling Europa’s ocean geochemistry to understand what redox-driven microbial metabolisms are possible for the Europa Clipper mission. I’m excited to be a peer advisor this semester and hope provide resources and help students secure career-building opportunities beyond coursework. .”