Our Berkeley Career Engagement Peer Advisors for 2024-2025
Asheley Wi
Hi! My name is Asheley (she/her) and I am a junior majoring in political science and minoring in public policy. I am from socal and over the summer I studied abroad in Korea! On campus I am part of the Student Advocate’s Office (SAO) specifically in the academic division where I assist students with grade appeals, professor disputes, and navigate the add, drop, late changes. In my free time I enjoy watching comfort shows, learning new easy meal recipes, and going on peaceful hikes. I am excited to serve as a peer advisor and I hope to meet you soon!
Colin O’Malley
Hey everyone! My name is Colin (He/They) and I’m a fourth-year Psychology student. I’m from sunny San Diego but have fully converted to being a lover of everything the Bay has to offer. I am so excited to be a returning peer assisting you in your career journey and engaging in my own passion of working with people. Beyond my work here at Berkeley Career Engagement, I have been involved with the Public Service Center’s Alternative Breaks program and have taken art classes at the Berkeley Art Studio to unwind and exercise my creative side. Additionally, I have interned with the federal government and am currently working as a research assistant at the Berkeley Psychophysiology lab. Please feel free to ask me any questions about these fields! Hope to see you all stopping by.
Helen Alvizures
Hello! My name is Helen Alvizures, pronouns she/they, and I am a second year student majoring in molecular and cell biology and minoring in Chemistry. I grew up in Los Angeles, Koreatown in a tight knit latinx and Spanish-speaking community. I love to work directly and personally with members of my community. My experiences of working under healthcare practitioners helped me identify various disparities in the healthcare system which today continues to motivate me to do as much as I can for those who identify as underrepresented and are often marginalized. Some hobbies of mine include swimming, journaling, learning new languages, and playing video games. Feel free to reach out to me about anything, I really look forward to assisting you on your academic and professional journey here at Cal as I embark on my own as well!
Morgan Minkler
Hi everyone! My name is Morgan (she/her) and I’m a senior majoring in social welfare and minoring in public policy. I was born and raised in the Bay Area. Supporting the educational and professional development of others is a core part of who I am and what motivates me. This passion has manifested in diverse experiences, from advising incarcerated students as an intern for Berkeley Underground Scholars, to leveraging my skills in instructional design to create virtual learning modules for Connectado as a student researcher. Outside of my studies and professional pursuits, I enjoy reading, binge-watching TV shows, and staying active through hiking and gym workouts. Looking forward to answering all your questions and chatting during drop-in hours!
Jade Chen
Hi! My name is Jade Chen (she/her), a sophomore majoring in electrical engineering and computer science and I am super hyped to be a peer advisor for the upcoming school year and getting to know everyone. I’m from Jacksonville, FL and have become a huge lover of the mountains after a decade of the beaches. I am closely involved with HKN on campus working with academic and career development. In my free time, I enjoy dancing with AFX at Berkeley and traveling/sightseeing. Feel free to reach out about anything!
Srinidhi Karuppusami
Hi! I’m Srinidhi (she/her) and I’m currently a third-year Applied Math major and CalTeach minor. I lived in Livermore, CA for most of my life but I moved to India for high school—growing up in two countries is a huge part of my identity. I’m interested in teaching because I love figuring out how to support people but I’m also interested in data science work (from my applied math major) so I’d be happy to share my experiences in either area. In my free time, I like to meditate, cook, and listen to music I’ve never heard before. I hope to meet you during drop-ins!