Your mentors and coordinators are here to make the transition to life in the United States and life at Lane as easy as possible. Below is information about International Student Peer Mentors for the current academic year.
Do not hesitate to contact any one of the students below if you have any questions. We are here and trained to help you!
International Student Peer Mentors for 2021-2022:
Aurélien Daglo-Agbodo
Peer Mentor Email:
dagloagbodok@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Togo (& Gabon)
Language(s) spoken:
French, Ewe, English
Major:
Business Administration and Management
Advice for incoming students:
Be You, Stay You and you will accomplish great things.
Donel Kwaleso
Peer Mentor Email:
kwalesod@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Language(s) spoken:
French, Lingala, English
Major:
Chemical Engineering
Advice to incoming students:
Believe in yourself and do not be afraid to try new things. Every achievement begins with the decision to try.
Giulia Lins
Peer Mentor Email:
Giuliazanonzacchelinsg@my.lanecc.Edu
Land(s) of origin:
Brazil
Language(s) spoken:
Portuguese, English
Major:
Business administration - Marketing
Advice to incoming students:
Get yourself out there! If you don’t do it yourself, no one will do it for you :)
Jean Michel N’da
Peer Mentor:
ndaa@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Ivory Coast
Language(s) spoken:
French and English
Major:
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Advice for incoming students:
I know it is hard, we have all been there, but please NEVER GIVE UP!
Leya (Jung Chen Liang)
Peer Mentor Email:
liangj@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Taiwan
Language(s) spoken:
Chinese, English
Major:
Multimedia Design
Advice for incoming students:
Train your mind to see the good in every situation! (๑´ㅂ`๑)
Marie Emmanuelle Sokoury
Peer Mentor Email:
sokourym@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Ivory Coast
Language(s) spoken:
French and English
Major:
Political Science
Advice for incoming students:
Always think of and remember where you want to be in the future and what you want to achieve in life to keep working even when it’s hard. Stay motivated and have fun!
Waka Nishimura
Peer Mentor Email:
nishimuraw@my.lanes.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Japan
Language(s) spoken:
Japanese, English
Major:
Business
Advice for incoming students:
If you keep trying hard, you will deserve to achieve your goals. Take it easy and do your best!!
Yu Sen
Peer Mentor Email:
sentokuy@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Japan
Language(s) spoken:
Japanese, English
Major:
Environmental science
Advice for incoming students:
Positivity is everything!
SPMP Staff Advisor
Tia M. Gomez Zeller
Academic and Lead Retention Advisor
GomezZellerT@lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Spain & US
Language(s) spoken:
Spanish & English
Education:
Associate of Science Oregon Transfer Degree -- Portland Community College
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -- Portland State University
Master of Science in Education, Leadership and Policy -- Portland State University
Favorite place on campus:
Outside of the second floor of Building 11 you can see our whole school!
Advice for incoming students:
Make sure you go to see your academic advisor.