Julian Guevara
Hey everyone! My name is Julian and I'm a 4th year Pharm Sci major. Some of my favorite things to do are going to the beach, going to the gym, and baking. In addition, I also enjoy taking part in spontaneous plans such as going to concerts with friends, escape rooms, and making trips to nearby cities for shopping or hiking. So far in my time at UCI I have participated in the BTG club, joined the school's chemistry frat AXE, and joined a research lab. I plan on applying to PhD programs in the near future for medicinal chemistry, and I would definitely enjoy any conversations about research, especially if you are considering going down the PhD route. From my own mentorships, I have learned to balance all these aspects of college while making connections with peers, so I hope to be a supportive mentor in the same way. Thanks for reading, and hope to see you during the school year!
Kamal Lamichhane
Hi everyone! My name is Kamal Lamichhane. I am a 4th-year Pharmaceutical Science major and thinking about going to Pharmacy School after. I was born in Nepal but I currently reside in Artesia. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball, chess, badminton, hiking, and spending time with my family. I look forward to getting to know you all this academic year, so feel free to reach out if you need any support!
Joyce Chen
Hi there! My name is Joyce, and I am a fourth-year Pharmaceutical Sciences student. I’m fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, and I am studying Japanese. In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, playing games, and hanging out with friends. I’m happy to share my experiences and provide guidance on working on campus, getting involved in research, and preparing for pharmacy school. I love meeting new friends, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I’m happy to be your resource.
Britney Tuong
Hello! My name is Britney and I am a fourth-year PharmSci major! I am from Westminster, CA so I am a commuter (but I lived on campus my first year!) My future plans post grad is to attend pharmacy school and receive my PharmD. I am currently a pharmacy technician at CVS and I am also heavily involved in other extracurriculars at UCI. In my free time, I love to cafe-hop with my friends and try all different types of teas and coffees. I also love going to Disneyland (clearly shown in my profile photo), play video games, watch anime, play tennis, workout and listen to music. If you have any questions, always feel free to reach out and ask!
Mikayla Castillo
Hey guys, my name is Mikayla! I’m a 4th year Pharm Sci major (Pharmacy school route) & I live in Maui, Hawai’i. I love to tan at the beach, shopping/fashion, going to cute cafes for coffee & matcha, trying new foods, traveling with my family, & spontaneous adventures with friends. I take academics seriously, but I also make sure to balance social life & work experience. I’m super excited to be a mentor & can’t wait to meet everyone, please feel free to reach out anytime.
Katelyn Nguyen
Hi! My name is Katelyn! I'm excited to start this year with you in the pharmaceutical sciences mentorship program! A little bit about me... I'm a 4th year in pharmaceutical sciences. I commute from home in Garden Grove so if you are ever in the area, feel free to hit me up! I love outdoor activities, animals, and getting yummy food! To relax and take a break from my studies, I like to go to the beach and enjoy the nice view. If you ever need anything, please reach out! Good luck and have a great first year!
Tanner Stern
Hi everyone! My name is Tanner Stern, and I am going to be a 4th year pharmaceutical sciences major. It will be my second year at UCI, as I transferred here as a junior from Los Angeles Pierce College. When I have free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing games with them. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, and I will do my best to help you out!
Tyler Stern
Hello! My name is Tyler Stern. I am a 4th year Pharm Sci student. I transferred to UCI from Pierce Community College. If you are a transfer student as well, and have trouble adjusting, feel free to reach out to me! I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing sports (one of my favorites is ultimate frisbee), and playing games with friends. I am in a research lab, but I am planning on getting my PharmD degree after I graduate from UCI.
Cynthia Acevedo
Hi everyone! I’m Cynthia Acevedo, but friends and family call me “Cindy”. I’m a 4th year and a commuter from the South Bay. This will be my second year mentoring for PSMP. I’m very dedicated to my academics and have aspirations of attending pharmacy school. In my free time, I love to read young adult literature, watch romcoms and tv dramas, shop, go to Disney, and spend time with family. I’m excited to meet you all, welcome to UCI!
Tyler Woods
Hello there! My name is Tyler Woods and I am a 4th year PharmSci major at UCI. I grew up in Victorville, California. I have a very laid-back and relaxed personality. I spend my free time playing video games, watching soccer matches, going to the gym, and riding my bike. I plan on going to pharmacy school and becoming a Pharmacist. I have always loved to help others and I am very excited and grateful to be a mentor for this program!
Andrew Cheng
Hello! My name is Andrew; I'm currently a 4th-year Pharmaceutical Science major. I am planning on attending pharmacy school after graduation. During my free time, I enjoy playing chess and frisbee. I am also a simple cat enjoyer, having two cats myself. I look forward to becoming your mentor and hope to make your experience at UCI simple and enjoyable.
Lily Le
Hi, this is Lily Le, a 4th year PharmSci major considering clinical/psychiatric pharmacy! I enjoy reading, creative writing, and playing mobile games in my free time. I’m also into Japanese ACG—mostly the more niche things, but still—please feel free to hit me up if you happen to be also like any of those things :)
Melissa Plata
Hi everyone! My name is Melissa Plata (she/her), and I am a 4th year pharm sci major. At UCI I am involved in two research experiences, one computational and the other clinical, both related to understanding medications better! Additionally, I volunteer for a culinary medicine kitchen and work in a microbiology/pathology lab. After undergrad, I plan to attend graduate school for a PhD. In my free time I enjoy fixing bikes, trail running, and dark chocolate tasting! I am excited to support you in any way I can, so don't hesitate to reach out!
Miriam Olivera
Hello~ I'm Miriam Olivera and I am so excited to be a mentor again this year! As a first-generation, Latina, and AB540 student without DACA navigating higher education, I know firsthand how difficult it can be balancing school and life. During my first year, my biggest struggle was looking for the right people to ask for help and thankfully I found them. I hope to share my experiences and knowledge of the resources I have gathered throughout the years! Outside of academics, I am part of the DREAM Project Fellowship, UC LEADS, a Learning Assistant and doing research in the Lotfipour Lab. I plan to apply for graduate school to pursue my PhD. When I need a break from school, I enjoy running, finding new places to eat, and hanging out with my friends :)
Kara Lee
​Hi, my name is Kara and I’m a 4th year Pharmsci major from South Korea. I enjoy staying active so some of my hobbies are working out, fencing, surfing, and rock climbing. I’m super excited to meet you all! Feel free to reach out with anything and hope to see yall soon!
Joel Garcia
Hi, my name is Joel and I'm a 4th year PharmSci major. I plan to go to pharmacy school after undergrad to obtain a PharmD. When I'm not studying I enjoy going on runs, lifting with friends, swimming in the ocean, and finding shade in Aldrich Park to read or nap in between classes. If I were to have time for only one type of activity while managing my classes I would always choose something active as I find it brings me the most entertainment and satisfaction. I've worked as a CNA and am involved in other PharmSci groups such as PUPS so I would love to share all my experiences.
Gail Alonzo
Heya! I’m Gail, a fourth year phrmsci major! In case you couldn’t tell I love chiikawa cause he’s just a cute lil guy. The collector in me pops out whenever I see chiikawa, smiskis, popmart, and Sanrio. Feel free to reach out if you wanna yap or have any questions!