Pathfinders assess and focus on the following areas of retention/student needs:
1. Academic Success
2. Mental and Emotional Health
3. Financial Wellness
4. Professional Development
5. Campus Engagements and Belonging
Consultations Include:
1. Identifying and addressing student needs
2. Navigating and connecting students to campus resources and services
3. Creating an individual action plan for student success
4. And much more! View our appointment times below!
She/Her/Hers
Hi! My name is Luz, I’m a third year studying Mathematics, aspiring to be a math educator in secondary education. I enjoy dancing, thrifting, taking silly pictures, and spending time with family. Knowing that SOAR is a student-led program, I joined with the goal to help identify student barriers and provide holistic support for underrepresented communities.
Luz Hernandez Hernandez
Pathfinder Coordinator
She/Her/Hers
Hello!! I’m a third year, Biological Sciences major, and proud first-gen student. Outside of SOAR, I love outdoor activities, dancing folklorico, and spending quality time with friends and family. I joined SOAR because I want to help foster a welcoming environment here at UCI and support students with their transition to college!
Nemi Hernandez
Pathfinder Coordinator
He/Him/His
Hey everyone! My name is Alex (He/Him/His) and I am a 4th year Psychological Sciences major. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA ( specifically the Culver City area) and I am a bit of a thrill seeker! As a Pathfinder Peer Educator I hope to continue growing and utilizing my skills to empower and connect with those around me so that we can all take one more step towards actualizing our goals!
Alex Ruiz
Pathfinder Peer Educator
She/Her/Ella
Hey everyone! My name is Alex (He/Him/His) and I am a 4th year Psychological Sciences major. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA ( specifically the Culver City area) and I am a bit of a thrill seeker! As a Pathfinder Peer Educator I hope to continue growing and utilizing my skills to empower and connect with those around me so that we can all take one more step towards actualizing our goals!
Brenda Ortiz
Pathfinder Peer Educator
She/Her/Hers
Hi! I’m a third-year Psychological science and social ecology double major. When I’m not at the SOAR Center, I enjoy binge-watching shows and going to the beach at night. I joined SOAR because I wanted to work one-on-one with my fellow peers here on campus and be able to guide or impact my mentees to some greater outcome. I see this as also an opportunity to get involved with student involvement here on campus.
Florence Quoi
Pathfinder Peer Educator
She/Her/Hers
I joined SOAR to support fellow students throughout their UCI journey and to advocate for underrepresented communities. I wanted to be a part of SOAR’s mission to ensure students graduate within four years by providing essential resources and peer consultations. The SOAR office truly stood out to me on campus and has brightened my time at UCI!
Shaista Mawlanazada
Pathfinder Peer Educator
She/Her/Hers
Hi! I’m Jacinda, a 2nd-year Education Sciences major. I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my friends. I joined SOAR because I wanted to collaborate with others who have goals of serving the community!
Jacinda Pang
Pathfinder Peer Educator
She/Her/Hers
Hi, my Name is Kelly Amador Villarreal from San Diego, CA and I am a second year double major in Education Sciences and Sociology. In my freetime I like to go to the beach, take walks with my favorite music playing and crochet! I joined SOAR because I have always loved mentoring others and sharing knowledge, so I hope to be a small but positive part of students’ educational journey as a mentor! If you have any questions about changing your major, double majoring, course planning, summer session, the Honors Collegium or finding resources I’m here for you!
Kelly Amador Villarreal
Pathfinder Peer Educator
She/Her/Hers
Brittney Truong
SSI Peer Educator
She/Her/Hers
Brittney Truong
SSI Peer Educator