{"id":2674,"date":"2021-02-09T09:48:52","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T14:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/oie\/?page_id=2674"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:10:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:10:33","slug":"student-staff-fgpm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/student-center-belonging-community\/student-staff-fgpm\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Generation Peer Mentors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First-Generation Peer Mentors (FGPMs) are student leaders within the SCBC who serve as a support resource and provide guidance for first-generation college students at Bates. You might encounter First-Generation Peer Mentors in the OIE, presenting and participating in workshops and events around campus for the Kessler Scholars and Bobcat First programs, or participating in club sport and activities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See our Peer Mentor Hours schedule, along with all of our Bobcat First events, by logging into your Bates Google Calendar account and following the link here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carly Baker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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About Carly<\/h3>
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My name is Carly and I am from Rumford, Maine. I am majoring in Anthropology and Gender and Sexuality Studies. On campus I work as a Bonner Leader tutoring kids, and work at the school store on the weekends. In my free time I love hiking, doing crafts and going to coffee shops! I am so excited to meet all of you!

Class year: 2027<\/strong>
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James Hillers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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About James<\/h3>
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My name is James Hillers and I\u2019m a senior from Syracuse, New York. I am majoring in Biology with a minor in Digital and Computational Studies. Outside of academics, I\u2019m 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
Pronouns: he\/him<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sheila Robledo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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About Sheila<\/h3>
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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\u2019m back home in Texas!

Class year: 2026
Pronouns: she\/her<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elizabeth Gallegos Rodriguez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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About Elizabeth<\/h3>
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My name is Elizabeth 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<\/strong>
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Ross Tejeda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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About Ross<\/h3>
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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\u2019m excited to meet you all so feel free to reach out for general questions, advice, or just to say hi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n



Class year: 2026
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Sam Sidoti<\/h3>\n\n\n
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About Sam<\/h3>
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My name is Sam Sidoti, I am a sophomore from New Hampshire with a double major in Politics and Rhetoric. Along with my role as a peer mentor, I am also a JA, member of the Women’s Basketball team, and work closely with the Harward Center. Outside of academics and other extracurriculars, I love to be in nature, go to the beach, hang with friends, and listen to music. I’ve really enjoyed working to navigate Bates so far and I am so excited to meet you all!!

Class year: 2028<\/strong>
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Shristi Tamang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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About Shristi<\/h3>
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Hi beautiful people! My name is Shristi, and I\u2019m from Nepal. I am a sophomore at Bates College, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Anthropology. This is my first year as a Kessler Peer Mentor. My favorite thing about Bates is the leaves changing into vibrant colors during the fall, and, of course, the close-knit community support. I hope to be a resource for you. Feel free to reach out anytime!

Class year: 2028
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Brielle Walsh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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About Brielle<\/h3>
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Hi y\u2019all, my name is Brielle!! I\u2019m a sophomore from New Hampshire with a Classical & Medieval Studies major and Latin minor. Aside from being a Peer Mentor, I am also the Co-President of Classics Club, a WCAT, an admissions access coordinator, JA, and research assistant (studying the Crusades!) When I am not working at Bates, I spend my time candlemaking, cooking, playing video games, traveling, dying my hair, making coffee, and going to concerts! I am always happy to go on Le Ronj runs with you for their london fogs!!

Class year: 2028
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