My name is Carly (she/her) and I am from Rumford, Maine. I plan to major in Gender and Sexuality Studies and minor in Anthropology. I enjoy activism and am on the board of directors for Maine People’s Alliance. On campus, I work at the Harward Center as a Civic Agency Fellow.

Class year: 2027
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My name is Darlene Igiraneza and I’m majoring in Biology with a concentration in The Human Body on the Pre-nursing track. I’m a Burundian American first-generation student from Phoenix, Arizona. On campus aside from being a peer mentor I also work in the Sports Department as a Sports Medicine Aide.  

Class year: 2025
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My name is Elizabeth (she/her) and I am a Mexican-American student from northern Colorado. I am a sociology major and an educational studies minor. On campus I work with Purposeful Work as a Peer Advisor, work with the Harward Center as a community Outreach Fellow, participate as a LAMP Fellow, and will begin tutoring Spanish this upcoming fall! I am always down for a sweet treat and a chat, so if you need a buddy for a coffee run I am your gal!

Class year: 2026
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My name is James Hillers and I’m a junior from Syracuse, New York. I am majoring in Biology with a minor in Digital and Computational Studies. Outside of academics, I’m co-president of model UN, a SASC tutor, and member of club volleyball. I love all these things for the opportunities they provide me and the communities they offer. I also love going for hikes, runs, and watching movies.

Class year: 2026
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My name is Joy Huang and I’m a rising sophomore from New York planning to major in Econ with minors in Math and DCS. At Bates, I am also vice president of Tea Club, community liaison of Asian Students Association, a peer tutor in SASC, a member of Bates Civic Action Team (BCAT), and a JA! Moreover, I enjoy cooking, so you’ll often find me and my friends late night cheffing in the OIE! I love watching k-dramas and c-dramas, along with reading manhwas and listening to music, so if you have any suggestions I’m all for it!

Class year: 2027
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My name is Ross Tejeda and I am an English and Economics double major. I enjoy playing Basketball, going on runs, playing video games, and listening to music. On campus I run Track and field/Cross Country, I am also a member of Investment club and the Students Athletes of Color Coalition. I’m excited to meet you all so feel free to reach out for general questions, advice, or just to say hi!

Class year: 2026
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My name is Rylee (she/her) and I am a senior double majoring in biochemistry and math. Among other things, I am a member of the women’s rowing team, a community advisor for the residence life office, and a co-host of Thursday trivia nights at le Ronj. In my free time, I really enjoy doing a variety of crafts from sewing to crocheting to duct tape art. I’m so excited to meet you all!

Class year: 2025
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My name is Sheila Robledo, this will be my second year as a peer mentor!  I am planning on majoring in Biology and minoring in Chinese language. I am a Mexican American first-generation student. I was born in Texas and raised in Mexico for a few years of my childhood. Fun fact, I live 20 minutes from the Mexico-U.S. border and I actually cross the border to Mexico walking every other weekend when I’m back home in Texas!

Class year: 2026
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