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.
Aquila Nuzhat
GEOL 101
“Hello! I am a junior dual majoring in Environmental Studies and Computer Science. I am interested in the intersection between tech and environmental policy and research. I enjoy crocheting and watching comedy shows in my free time. I am very excited to meet my fellow peers and help them through the semester to the best of my ability!”
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. “
Erika Mondragon
ENSCI 99
“Hi! I am Erika, a junior majoring in environmental science. I chose to become a peer mentor because I look forward to sharing what I have learned with others. I am excited to be an additional source of support to you. I am interested in how climate change impacts cities and ways to mitigate its effects. During my free time, I enjoy cruising through the outdoors on my bike.”
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! “
Maha Almaflehi
GEOL 101
“Hi! My name is Maha. I’m a senior majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Business and Liberal Arts, and I’m a transfer student from Queensborough Community College. I like walking in parks and being in nature. I aspire to contribute to projects that strengthen climate resilience and support communities in adapting to environmental challenges. I look forward to meeting and working with 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.!”
Natalia Marine
ENSCI 99
“Hello! I am Natalia, and I am a junior dual-majoring in Environmental Studies and Urban Studies. I am interested in environmental policy, environmental inequality, and sustainability. My goal is to help communities that are disproportionately affected by air and water pollution. As your mentor for ENSCI 99, I am excited to support your learning and help you build a stronger relationship with the natural environment.”
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 Advisor because I want to help students succeed in their SEES career!”
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. .”