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Community Mentor Fall 2024

Olivia (Liv) Christian

Name: Olivia (Liv) Christian
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Year: Junior
Major: Journalism 
Fun fact about me: I played basketball my whole life
Favorite spot in town: Los Jalapeños
What I am most looking forward to as a Community Mentor: Meeting and learning about new people!
What in-hall programs or activities am I most excited to do with my residents: 
Paint & Sip! 

 

Community Mentor Fall 2024

Brennah McInerney

Name: Brennah McInerney (She/Her)
Hometown: Port Jefferson Station NY
Year: Junior 
Major: English
Fun fact about me: I have a twin sister! 
Favorite spot on campus: The library 
Favorite spot in town:  Lola’s cafe
What I am most looking forward to as a Community Mentor: Meeting and building connections with my residents! 
What in-hall programs or activities am I most excited to do with my residents: 
I’m very excited to do crafts and games during programs! 

 

Community Mentor Fall 2024

Iseult Laurore

Name: Iseult Laurore
Hometown: Queens, NY
Year: Junior
Major: Finance
Fun fact about me: I danced Ballet for 9 years. 
Favorite spot on campus: The Gunk
Favorite spot in town: Water Street Market
What I am most looking forward to as a Community Mentor: I’m looking forward to engaging with my residents in a meaningful way and being as much of a resource as possible!
What in-hall programs or activities am I most excited to do with my residents: I’m most excited to host poker nights!

 

Community Mentor Fall 2024

Traver Smith

Name: Traver Smith
Hometown: Colonie, NY
Year: Senior 
Major: Visual Art
Fun fact about me: I have a pet tortoise
Favorite spot on campus: The Gunk
Favorite spot in town: Water Street
What I am most looking forward to as a Community Mentor: 
Helping freshman adjust to a new place and also to build a community. 
What in-hall programs or activities am I most excited to do with my residents:
The programs I am most excited about are the art themed activities.

 

Community Mentor Fall 2024

Aileen Pastrana

Name: Aileen Pastrana
Hometown: Queens, NY
Year: 3rd/Junior
Major: Mechanical Engineering 
Fun fact about me: I have hiked the tallest mountain in NY (Mt. Marcy)
Favorite spot on campus: Science Hall
Favorite spot in town: The Rail Trail 
What I am most looking forward to as a Community Mentor: I am looking forward to meeting new people and taking part of guiding students to learn more about the community.
What in-hall programs or activities am I most excited to do with my residents:
I am most excited to do some social events for the community. It is always good to have a buddy who shares the same interests as you, and I hope these events can help with that.

 

Community Mentor Fall 2024

Jasmine Guerrero Peña

Name: Jasmine Guerrero Peña 
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Year: Sophomore 
Major: Psychology 
Fun fact about me: I can solve a Rubix Cube 
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Gunk 
Favorite Spot in town: The Greenbar
What am I most looking forward to as a Community Mentor:
As a community mentor, I have the opportunity to impact the lives of others and contribute to the betterment of my community. 
What in-hall programs or activities am I most excited to do with my residents:
Paper stars! I love making little paper stars to release stress, and I'm sure others will also.

 

Community Mentor Fall 2024

James Conolly

Name: James Conolly
Hometown: East Northport, NY
Year: Sophomore 
Major: Music
Fun fact about me: I was born in Seoul, South Korea
Favorite spot on campus: Library for studying and work
Favorite spot in town: I just enjoy walking around town
What I am most looking forward to as a Community Mentor: Meeting foreign exchange students in the EWLLC 
What in-hall programs or activities am I most excited to do with my residents: Sight-seeing with new students

 

Community Mentor Fall 2024

Lane Stento

Name:  Lane Stento
Hometown: Royersford, PA
Year: Junior
Major: English
Fun fact about me: I love to cook!
Favorite spot on campus: The second floor of the library
Favorite spot in town: The Bakery
What I am most looking forward to as a Community Mentor: I am looking forward to a new challenge and being able to provide a comfortable space for new students. 
What in-hall programs or activities am I most excited to do with my residents: I'm definitely looking to do a baking program (possibly blueberry pie bites)!