Cultural Peer Mentors (CPMs)

Hi everyone! I’m Aanya! I'm majoring in Integrative Biology and Political Economy. I’m originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and recently studied abroad in Rome, Italy. I love learning about different cultures, meeting people from around the world, and exploring new places. I’m excited to share my favorite Berkeley and Bay Area experiences! I love going to concerts, hikes, or honestly any fun side quests! I love movies and am a big reader!

Hey I'm Claire! I'm from Pasadena, CA, and I'm studying Cognitive Science with minors in Data Science and Music. I love figure skating (I skate for the Cal Figure Skating Competition Team!), playing piano, reading books, and hanging out with friends to get food/boba. I'm always down to talk about any kind of music and I love song recommendations - you'll likely see me walking around campus with headphones! I've always been interested in different cultures and have traveled to many different European and Asian countries, enhancing my multilingual skills in English, Mandarin, French, Spanish, and a bit of Russian and Taiwanese. I'm excited to be a CPM and use my background and experiences to create a welcoming environment and connect with new people! Looking forward to meeting everybody!! :D

Hi everyone! My name is Delaney and I’m from Boise, Idaho & San Francisco. I’m studying Art History with a minor in German and am also involved in Cal’s Esports program. I love to read, play video games, bake, (try to) play the piano, and I also collect postcards from around the world. As a CPM, I am super excited to learn about your experiences as a student, and to answer any and all questions that you might have about Berkeley!

Hello! My name is Ecco, and I'm majoring in Linguistics with a minor in Theater. I'm excited to be a CPM because I love expanding my understanding of the world beyond my own perspective. Furthermore, I'm very interested in learning new languages-- I speak French and am working on Spanish-- and I hope that being a CPM will give me the opportunity to practice. I love making all kinds of art-- recently I've been focused on props for theatrical productions, but I have worked with pretty much any art medium you can think of. Aside from art, my hobbies include reading, thrift shopping, skiing, bouldering and spending time outside.

Hi everyone, I'm Ella! I am studying Art History and Anthropology. I grew up in Arizona and moved to San Francisco 5 years ago. When I'm not in class or at the library, you can probably find me gaming at the Esports Center, climbing at Mosaic, or getting boba at Share Tea. I love listening to music, reading, hiking, camping, thrifting, sewing, and visiting museums. I am a CPM because I enjoy learning about different cultures and want to help create a welcoming environment for international students at Berkeley. I can't wait to meet everybody!!

Hi everyone! I’m Eva, majoring in Psychology from Diamond Bar. I was born in Shanghai and lived there for 12 years before moving to the US. Having gone through a big cultural shift and language barrier, I was inspired to become a Cultural Peer Mentor because I want to make others feel supported while adjusting to the new environment. I enjoy art, music, singing, and shopping. In my free time, I love spontaneous trips and exploring new coffee shops with friends. I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Hi, I’m Jennifer Carrasco and I’m an Educational Sciences major with a focus on policy and equity and minor in Ethnic Studies. Growing up around the diversity of Los Angeles gave me an early appreciation for different cultures and to build friendships with people from all over the world. Those friendships have pushed me to keep learning new languages, new ideas, and new perspectives, and they’ve enriched my understanding of the global world. I want to help create that same kind of space for other students here. I’m bilingual in Spanish and English, and outside of academics I love traveling, going to concerts, and drinking milk tea. I’m excited to be part of a community that celebrates cultural exchange and connection.

Hi everyone! I'm Nicole and I study Environmental Sciences. I grew up in Indonesia but went to community college in Seattle before transferring to Berkeley. Having been involved in my community college's international community, I'd love to be able to share my experiences so far and continue learning from people from diverse backgrounds through becoming a CPM. As it's my last year, I'm trying to explore new places around the Bay and take advantage of all the cool resources we have available! Looking forward to getting to know everyone :)

Hi everyone! My name is Pat, and I'm majoring in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. I was born and raised in Madrid, Spain, and moved to Newport Beach, California when I was 13. Having experienced what it's like to navigate a new school system and culture, I wanted to become a CPM to help other students feel welcomed, supported, and connected as they begin their Berkeley journey. At Berkeley, I'm involved with the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET), where I've been able to explore my passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. Outside of school, I love traveling, trying new restaurants around Berkeley, going on hikes, and spending time at music festivals. I'm so excited to be a CPM this year and can't wait to meet everyone. Don't hesitate to say hi!

Hi! I'm Sofia and I'm a Film and Media major. I'm a born and raised Angeleno and transferred to Cal from community college! I love to read, craft, eat delicious food, listen to music, and watch movies and tv shows. I’m also very interested in art history and originally transferred into that major when I first arrived to Cal. In my picture above, I'm with my favorite movie of 2025! If you're a fellow film nerd, don't hesitate to talk to me about your favorite movies or share your letterboxd with me!! I have a dream of traveling to Europe and Asia sometime after graduating, especially for all of the artwork and food! I've loved my time being a CPM and I'm looking forward to having another great semester with everyone!

Hi everyone, I’m Sophia! I am from Northern California and study Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley. In my free time, I find joy in hiking, strength training, and reading a good sci-fi novel. I also enjoy listening to music and playing the piano as well as spending time with friends. With enthusiasm for meeting people of different backgrounds and learning about cultures, I became a CPM to help create a welcoming experience for our BISP community at Berkeley. I'm excited to meet everybody! Let’s have a memorable semester!