Diego (he/him)
Major: Materials Science & Engineering
Hello COM community, my name is Diego. I was born in San Francisco but have lived in the East Bay my entire life. I am a first-generation college student and son of Guatemalan immigrant parents. I am a Materials Science & Engineering major interested in functional materials for energy storage and semiconductor devices. My career goals are to obtain a PhD and eventually work in the industry to develop these materials. Over the past three summers I have conducted scientific research at UC Davis, University of North Dakota, and most recently, Binghamton University in New York. Although these experiences, I did not know about them at first, and it took tremendous effort to obtain them while managing my coursework. It was through learning communities like MESA and MAPS that allowed me to gain independence and the confidence needed to reach my goals. I am now a MAPS mentor looking to return the favor and connect students to their academic and career goals. Aside from being a MAPS mentor, you can find me tutoring Physics, Chemistry, and Math in the Tutoring and Learning Center. Lastly, I am President of the Physics Club, a STEM community focused on developing technical projects. I am excited to meet you, my future mentees.
Languages I speak: English
My top strengths: persistent, resourceful, and curious
My friends would describe me as: spirited
My hobbies: playing the guitar and golf
Favorite music/movies/tv/video games: Linkin Park, The Green Mile, Game of Thrones, OpenTTD
Favorite foods: Mexican food
Gwynne (she/her)
Major: Applied Math
I am an Applied Mathematics major who loves math and enjoys challenging myself with new problems. Outside of school, I love creating miniatures, especially handmade historical clothing and accessories. I also enjoy hiking, biking, reading, sewing, and coding. I speak both English and Spanish, and my friends would describe me as patient, caring, determined, and understanding. I’m excited to meet other students and help them feel more comfortable and confident at COM!
Languages I speak: English, Spanish
My top strengths: Enthusiastic, Motivated, Dedicated
My friends would describe me as: Patient, Caring, Determined, Understanding
My hobbies (how I spend my free time): Hiking, Biking, Sewing, Reading, Coding
Favorite music/movies/tv/video games: Jazz/jerk rap/nightcore, I Love Lucy, PUBG
Favorite foods: Lettuce, Sushi, chicken
Meba (she/her)
Major: Sociology
Hi!! My name is Meba and I’m a first-generation college student here at COM. I’m in my third year studying sociology with goals to transfer to a 4-year institution and pursuing a master’s degree in social work to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. On campus, I also work as a Student Assistant at Umoja and am deeply involved in the learning communities. If you ever need to find me, I’m probably on the 3rd floor of the CSS building.
As an older student who took some gap years before coming to COM, I know how hard it can be navigating this space and finding your place in higher education. That’s why I’m excited to be your MAPS mentor! Hopefully I can make your transition into college much easier when things feel overwhelming, and help show you how accessible the resources on campus are
Languages I speak: English
My top strengths: Patient, receptive, strong listener
My friends would describe me as: Calm, wise, and silly
My hobbies (how I spend my free time): Reading, learning, exercising
Favorite music/movies/tv/video games: Afrobeats, R&B, reggae
Favorite foods: Ethiopian food
Carter (he/him)
Major: Economics, Business
I was born and raised in Marin. I am a Business/Economics major, and it's my second year at College of Marin. After finishing my undergrad, I plan to pursue a career in finance. This is my first year working as a MAPS mentor and I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone. Outside of school, I like going on drives, listening to music, and going to the beach. I'm a part of many different communities at COM and president of the Financial Literacy & Economics club as well as the Phi Theta Kappa honors society. I'm looking forward to helping make the transition into college easy for you all.
Arthur (he/him)
Major: Business
Hey guys, my name is Arthur, and I'm an international student from Brazil. I'm a business major starting my second year at COM, with my sights set on transferring to a 4 year university once I finish my coursework here. When I first arrived at COM, I felt a little lost. I didn't know anyone at the college, and I didn't know MAPS existed, so I went through my first semester without a mentor to guide me. That's exactly why I want to make sure incoming students know about MAPS from day one. I'm here to help them reach their goals and ambitions at COM, and to make navigating all the resources on campus easier. I'm excited to get to know you all!
Languages I speak: English, Portuguese, conversational Spanish
My top strengths: Problem solver, proactive, disciplined, and practical with clear priorities
My friends would describe me as: Honest, straightforward, fun
My hobbies (how I spend my free time): Working out, sports, gaming, and spending quality time with family and friends
Favorite music/movies/tv/video games: Music: Brazilian music, house music, rock, hip hop/ Movies: Fight club, The Odyssey, The Hangover/ Shows: Vikings, Peaky Blinders, Narcos/ Video games: Red Dead Redemption 2, R6 Siege, FIFA (FC), God of War, The Last of Us.
Favorite foods: Steak, pasta, açaí bowls, chipotle