Mentor Tech Peer Mentors

Aakarsh Misra, Peer Mentor

Computer Engineering | Expected Graduation: May 2027

As a first-generation international student, he understands the challenges of navigating academics and social life in a new country. Ask him about building resilience in unfamiliar environments!

aakmisra@ttu.edu

Abdullah Al Mahmud, Peer Mentor

Computer Science & Mathematics (Dual Major) | Expected Graduation: December 2027

As an international student who moved across the world to attend Tech and someone who worked as a software engineer right out of high school, he brings a unique global and professional perspective to campus. Ask him about being an international student!

Abd.Mahmud@ttu.edu

Amrit Badyal, Peer Mentor

Nutritional Sciences (Minors in Health Professions, Psychology, Biology & Chemistry) |  Expected Graduation: December 2026

As a trilingual, first-generation student from an immigrant background pursuing medicine, she brings heart and empathy to everything she does. Ask her about being a first-generation eldest daughter!

abadyal@ttu.edu

Ariel Isaac See, Peer Mentor

Mechanical Engineering | Expected Graduation: May 2026

As an international student who mentors for many areas on campus, he bring a positive spirit to all relationships. Ask him about fun things to do in Lubbock and making it home!

arsee@ttu.edu

Brian Jones, Peer Mentor

Mechanical Engineering | Expected Graduation: May 2026

As a first-generation, non-traditional transfer student from a small town north of Houston, he brings maturity and perspective to his mentoring.

jon61609@ttu.edu

Brittanney Sanchez-Lopez, Peer Mentor

Mechanical Engineering | Expected Graduation: December 2027

As a first-generation transfer student, she understands the challenges of starting over in a new environment. Ask her about navigating transfer life! 

san55490@ttu.edu

Caleb Beard, Peer Mentor

Mechanical Engineering | Expected Graduation: May 2028

Caleb is a U.S. Navy veteran and transfer student. He joined Student Engagement as part of his transition from a military mindset to civilian life and has grown deeply through the experience. Ask him how to navigate life as a post-traditional student!

calbeard@ttu.edu

Damian Ramirez, Peer Mentor

Kinesiology (Pre-Med) | Expected Graduation: December 2026

As a bilingual student living off campus, he brings cultural awareness and relatability to his mentoring. Ask him about Tech Leadership Institute!

damiaram@ttu.edu

Daniela Martinez, Peer Mentor

Advertising | Expected Graduation: May 2027

As a first-generation, bilingual student from Houston living on campus, she brings cultural awareness and enthusiasm to her role. Ask her about living on campus  throughout college!

mar30456@ttu.edu

Ethan Huffman, Peer Mentor

Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Minor | Expected Graduation: May 2027

As a transfer student who has attended multiple universities, he brings resilience and perspective to his mentoring. Ask him about navigating transfer transitions!

ethhuffm@ttu.edu

Evan Herrera, Peer Mentor

Industrial Engineering | Expected Graduation: May 2027

As a student with roots in both Austin and West Texas, he brings a thoughtful, systems-oriented approach to leadership and problem-solving. Ask him about balancing academics with real-life leadership experiences!

evanherr@ttu.edu

Haley Renteria, Peer Mentor

Creative Media Industries | Expected Graduation: May 2026

As a transfer student involved in college ministry, she brings leadership and heart to her role. Ask her about studying in the College of Media & Communication!

harenter@ttu.edu

Hevin O’Bryant, Peer Mentor

Pre-Nursing & Human Sciences (Dual Major) | Expected Graduation: May 2028

After completing TLI early in her college career, she felt inspired to give back as a Peer Mentor and contribute to student engagement. Ask her how to get involved on campus and find peer relationships!

hobryant@ttu.edu

Jacee Escoto, Peer Mentor

Civil Engineering | Expected Graduation: December 2026

Her journey from South Plains College shaped her resilience and intentionality. She understands what it means to build community from the ground up. Ask her about being a transfer student!

jaceesco@ttu.edu

Jalie Hodges, Peer Mentor

Animal Science Major, Chemistry Minor | Expected Graduation: May 2026

As a traditional student living on campus and graduating early on a pre-veterinary path, she brings focus and drive to her work. Ask her about navigating an accelerated academic journey!

jalhodge@ttu.edu

Julia Gonzalez, Peer Mentor

Fashion Merchandising | Expected Graduation: May 2027

As a first-generation student, she understands what it means to navigate unfamiliar systems and find community along the way. Ask her about building resilience through self-advocacy!

gon89003@ttu.edu

Matthew Johnson, Peer Mentor

Kinesiology | Expected Graduation: May 2027

Ask him about being an out-of-state student living off-campus and navigating that 16 hour drive home during early college life!

joh32390@ttu.edu

Paola Sedeno-Gonzalez, Peer Mentor

Kinesiology | Expected Graduation: May 2028

As a first-generation student pursuing pre-medicine and someone shaped by growing up in Southeast New Mexico and South Texas, she brings strong values and work ethic to her role. Ask her about being a first-generation pre-med student!

psedeogo@ttu.edu

Sobomate Tariah, Peer Mentor

Finance Major, Acting Minor | Expected Graduation: December 2026

As a transfer student, he brings perspective from multiple campuses and experiences that have shaped his journey. Ask him about being a transfer student!

sotariah@ttu.edu

Yvan Konan, Peer Mentor

Economics | Expected Graduation: December 2027

As an international transfer student from Ivory Coast who previously lived in Spain, and who speaks French, Spanish, and English, he brings global perspective and cultural awareness to his mentoring. Ask him about being trilingual!

ykonan@ttu.edu