Student Outreach and Retention Center

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Pathfinders assess and focus on the following areas of retention/student needs:

  • Academic Success
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Financial Wellness
  • Professional Development
  • Campus Engagement and Belonging

Consultations include:

  • Identifying and addressing student needs
  • Navigating and connecting students to campus resources and services
  • Creating an individual action plan for student success
  • And much more! View our appointment times below!

And much more!

Consultation hours: 

MON - FRI 

9am - 5pm

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  • She, Her, Hers

    Hi! My name is Luz, I'm a second-year student studying Math and Secondary Education. I enjoy learning about different cultures, dancing, sewing, and most of all spending time with my sisters. Having been an intern at SOAR, I am beyond delighted to continue SOAR's values as a peer educator, which is to advocate for and help students access the necessary resources.
     

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

  • Pathfinder Peer Educator

    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

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  • Pathfinder Peer Educator

    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

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  • Pathfinder Peer Educator

    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

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  • Pathfinder Peer Educator

    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

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  • Pathfinder Peer Educator

    Hola! My name is Brenda, and I am a fourth year studying Sociology and Education Sciences. I am from the Coachella Valley, and am obsessed with finding the best matcha spots (I am very picky about my matcha). I joined SOAR because I love to work with fellow students and understand the difficulties of navigating higher education, especially as a first generation and low income student.
     

Brenda Ortiz

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  • Pathfinder Peer Educator

    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

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  • Brittney Truong

     
     

Brittney Truong

SSI Peer Educator

  • Audrey Tang

Audrey Tang

SSI Peer Educator