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!
Charles McCoy
Hi everyone, my name is Charles McCoy. I am a third-year Junior psychology student. I’m so happy to have the opportunity to be your guys’ career peer advisor and essentially guide you towards your career goals wherever possible. As a first-generation student, finding a job or even getting started can seem scary, but career engagement is about meeting you wherever you are and showing you you’re not alone. Before my position here at the career engagement, I worked closely at my community college as a peer advisor for the career and transfer center, where I essentially guided students who didn’t know how to transfer or take advantage of the job opportunities that were available to them. As someone who loves spending time with family, nature, and traveling, one piece of advice I learned is how important it is to utilize everything around you and ask for help when needed. Starting this new position as a new peer advisor, I want to be that helping hand that guides you guys to your next destination. I can’t wait to see you guys come stop by!
Elizabeth Diaz
Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth (she/her/ella), and I’m a junior majoring in History with a minor in Chicanx/Latinx Studies. I grew up in the Central Valley in an immigrant family, which has deeply shaped my identity. As a first-generation college student and a transfer student from Bakersfield College, I understand the challenges and triumphs of navigating higher education. My previous experience as a Peer Mentor for the TRIO SSS Program, Peer Advisor for the Bridges Program at Bakersfield College, and Peer Tutor has shown me how much I enjoy working with my peers. I’m passionate about guiding and supporting students through their journeys. Fun fact: I’m currently conducting research here at UC Berkeley as part of the Millers Scholars Program, and I love cats! I’m here to support you—no question is a bad question! Stop by the Career Engagement Center to say hi or ask anything. I can’t wait to meet you!
Esme Nuno Mora
Hi, I’m Esme, a second-year transfer student from Norco Community College currently studying sociology here at Cal. I’m passionate about raising awareness for underrepresented youth impacted by the child welfare system and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to dream, regardless of their circumstances. My dedication to social justice and activism fuels my research, which aims to establish pathways to higher education for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth in the K-12 system.
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!