Psychology (PSY) - S/I Leaders

Psychology

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Jasmin Flores

Jasmin Flores
Major: Biology Education 

Jasmin is a Biology Education major. She became an SI Leader because she wants to help other students understand and gain more confidence in challenging subjects. Her goal is to become a science teacher. In her free time, she likes to paint and read. 

 

 

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Dom Gruta

Dom Gruta
Major: Psychology

Dom is a Psychology major with a minor in Human Development from Overland Park, KS. As an SI Leader, she hopes to create a welcoming and encouraging environment for all students. Dom understands that it can be hard to manage challenging subjects on top of other classes as well as life outside of school. She plans on helping her students succeed by providing effective learning strategies and moral support. Ultimately, she hopes to become a child therapist or UX researcher. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, reading, and trying out new coffee spots - although a perfect day entails all of the above! 

 

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Tammy Nguyen

Tammy Nguyen
Major: Psychological Research

Tammy is from Orange County, and she is a first-year masters student in the Psychological Research program. She became an SI Leader, because she wants to help students understand as well as engage in discussions about the fascinating, yet difficult subject of psychobiology. She hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in Neurosciences and become a professor and mentor to students who are passionate about research. In her spare time, she enjoys baking as well as spending time with friends and family. 

 

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Aria Hamilton

Aria Hamilton
Major: Psychology

Aria is a Psychology major from Long Beach, CA. After completing her bachelor's, she plans to pursue a master’s in Forensic Psychology. She became an SI Leader to help students enjoy and understand Psychobiology as much as she did. In her free time she loves to try new coffee shops, read, and relax with her cat Jade. 

 

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Brissa Barrera

Brissa Barrera
Major: Psychology

Brissa is a 3rd-year Psychology major. She became an SI leader to help students improve their study skills and to help build their confidence when trying to master a difficult subject. She hopes to provide the same guidance and encouragement she received in her SI class. She aspires to go into marriage and family therapy. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to Taylor Swift and watching movies with her sister. 

 

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Josh Asada

Josh Asada
Major: Kinesiology 

Josh is a Kinesiology major with a focus in Exercise Science from San Jose, CA. He became an SI Leader to help give students the resources and support they need to thrive in difficult courses. After graduating, he hopes to pursue a career in physical therapy. Josh enjoys working out, cooking, and playing beach volleyball in his free time.