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2025-2026 SCHC Peer Mentors

 

Nithya Bommareddy

Nithya Bommareddy | Aerospace Engineering 

Hometown: Coopersburg, PA
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Peer Tutor, Tau Beta Pi, AIAA, Engineers without Borders, Gamecock Badminton, Dance
Ask me about: Tutoring services offered on campus

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Sarah Chugh

Sarah Chugh | Biological Sciences (pre-med)

Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: My campus involvements include Alpha Epsilon Delta, TriBeta, MedElem, and research at the USCSOM in Dr. Susan Wood's lab. In my free time, I like to work out, hang out with friends and family, shop, and travel!
Ask me about: Clubs, research, healthcare track

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Maddie Cox

Maddie Cox | Psychology

Hometown: Williamston, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: U101 Peer Leader, Peer Leader +
Ask me about: Things to do in Columbia, Getting involved on Campus, Changing your Major.

*First-generation student

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Kayla Davenport

Kayla Davenport | Biological Sciences

Hometown: Fort Mill, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Gamecock EMS Operations Chair, TriBeta Biological Honors Society, Association of Pre-PA Students (APPAS), Honors Research Grant, EMT
Ask me about: Obtaining EMT/healthcare certifications, international medical trips

*Mentor Logistics Coordinator

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Gabrielle Dissinger

Gabrielle Dissinger | Civil Engineering

Hometown: Columbia, SC
Pronouns:sShe/her
Involvement: ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association), Q+, Tau Beta Pi. Hobbies: climbing, hiking, baking, cooking, reading, crocheting, and embroidery. 
Ask me about: Managing responsibilities and staying balanced in college. 

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Riley Dohse | Neuroscience 

Hometown: Greer, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Member of Alpha Epsilon Delta and Circle K International 
Ask me about: Anything pre-health!

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Miranda Downs | Operations and Supply Chain

Hometown: Southlake, TX
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Society of Supply Chain Operations Excellence (SCOPE), Women in Business Council, Carolina Impact Investing Group, intramural soccer and football, art
Ask me about: Creating a work-life balance

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Alexandra Farina | Biological Sciences

Hometown: Millstone, NJ
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: SI Leader, Alpha Epsilon Delta, TriBeta, Reading, playing soccer, working out
Ask me about: How to get involved in clubs!

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Aidan Farrell

Aidan Farrell | Chemical Engineering

Hometown: North Wildwood, NJ
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Undergraduate Research Assistant, Intramural Volleyball
Ask me about: Making friends in college.

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Mercy Fletcher | Political Science

Hometown: Moncks Corner, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Judicial Council, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Ask me about: finding jobs or internships on campus

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Vedi Ganguru

Vedi Ganguru | Neuroscience

Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Career Studio Peer Educator at Office of Pre Professional Advising, Co-Founder of Carolina Commuters Club, President of Aspiring Pre Health Student Mentorship Initiative, Treasurer of Prescription Partners, Former Supplemental Instructor and Current Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry I/II
Ask me about: Creating a student org on campus, study habits for organic chemistry, getting involved in pre-health organizations

*Communications Coordinator

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Nicole Gleicher

Nicole Gleicher | Entertainment Law (BARSC)

Hometown: Plainview, NY
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Phi Delta Phi pre-law fraternity, Chi Omega, tour guide at Anne Frank Center, U101 Peer Leader, Chabad. Hobbies: Live music, traveling
Ask me about: Social and professional Greek life, best road trips from Columbia, making your own major

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Kevin Hargrave

Kevin Hargrave | Exercise Science

Hometown: Syosset, NY
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Vice President of Member Retention Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Peer Tutor in the Student Success Center, Research Assistant at Prisma Motion Analysis and Performance (MAP) Lab
Ask me about: Adjusting to college life and getting involved on campus

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Connor Heil

Connor Heil | Finance & Marketing

Hometown: Mullica Hill, NJ
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: President of the Gamecock Consulting Club, intramural soccer, Philly sports, astrophysics, ranking things
Ask me about: How to properly dillydally.

*Recruitment Coordinator

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Hannah Jewell

Hannah Jewell | Global Studies

Hometown: Hartsville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Judicial Council, University 101 Peer Leader Program, Gamecock Badminton Club, Intramural Sports. Hobbies: running, crafting, cooking
Ask me about: Restaurants in Columbia!

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Katie Jones | Computer Science

Hometown: Maryville, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: President of Women in Computing, RA

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Chris Kenny

Chris Kenny | International Business & Finance 

Hometown: Rockville Centre, NY
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Delta Sigma Pi, Carolina Investment Foundation, Intramural Volleyball and Basketball 
Ask me about: How to make South Carolina feel like home 

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Sai Kottapali | Computer Science

Hometown: Fort Mill, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Gamecock Consulting Club, Student Government
Ask me about: Choosing your career 

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Blu Martin | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Hometown: Blythewood, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Alpha Phi Omega, Black Honors Caucus, MAPP, Midland's Orphan Relief
Ask me about: Study Tips and Time Management

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Sai Varun Nallu | Neuroscience

Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Phi Delta Epsilon: International Pre-Medical Fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Delta: Pre-Professional Health Honor Society, Delta Epsilon Psi National South Asian Fraternity inc., Undergraduate Research Assistant at the USC School of Medicine in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience, Undergraduate Research Assistant at Prisma Health in the Orthopedic Surgery Department, Undergraduate Research Ambassador. I like working out, playing sports, trying new foods, hanging out with my friends and family, fashion, and going to Gamecock sporting events! 
Ask me about: My off-campus involvements, my passions, advice, or if you just need someone to yap to!

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Gavin Nazir | Cyber Policy & Ethics (pre-law)

Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Phi Delta Phi Pre-Law Fraternity, Healing Hands, Student Government, tennis, traveling
Ask me about: Professional Fraternities

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Ally Nielsen

Ally Nielsen | Pharmaceutical Science (pre-pharmacy)

Hometown: Indian Trail, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Club Tennis, Pharmacy Organizations (SNPhA, KE, ACCP, CPFI), USC Buddies Beyond Borders, GroupX fitness classes
Ask me about: Getting involved on campus via orgs, jobs, etc. or pharmacy exploration!

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Isabella Owens

Isabella Owens | Biological Sciences

Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Phi Delta Epsilon, Tri-Beta, Intramural volleyball
Ask me about: Stepping out of your comfort zone

*Recruitment Coordinator

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Natalie Rose | Marine Science

Hometown: Little Birch, WV
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: On campus I'm involved in Sustainable Carolina, SEAS, Espacio de Español, and I am an RA! My hobbies include crocheting, reading, and playing tennis!
Ask me about: the good thrifting spots in COLA!!

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Alyia Santiago | Political Science

Hometown: Fort Mill, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Ask me about: Pre-law

*First-Generation Support Coordinator & first-generation student

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Harshil Shah | International Business, Finance, Operations & Supply Chain

Hometown: Fort Mill, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Indian Cultural Organization, Carolina Sales Institute, SCOPE, Carolina Fund, CFIA, Global Health Empowerment Society, Palmetto Place Student Ambassadors, Net Impact. Playing soccer and lifting weights.
Ask me about: Time management, getting involved, and finding the right communities for you.

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Greyson Sherman

Greyson Sherman | Environmental Science & International Studies (pre-law)

Hometown: Gray Court, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Dean's Advisory Council, USC Symphony, Phi Delta Phi
Ask me about: Pursuing a dual degree!

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Olivia Sherman

Olivia Sherman | Dance Performance and Choreography & Biological Sciences (pre-med)

Hometown: Greenville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Dance Science, Admissions Student Council, Research, Alpha Epsilon Delta
Ask me about: Continuing hobbies in college.

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Ellison Skinner | Nursing

Hometown: West Chester, PA
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Carolina Club Tennis, Student Nurses Association, travel and cooking
Ask me about: study abroad!

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Grace Skladany | Public Health 

Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: I am involved with church groups on campus. I love to volunteer, read, and get coffee. 
Ask me about: Volunteering, pre-physician assistant, undergraduate research

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Alayna Stachiw | Exercise Science

Hometown: Chagrin Falls, OH
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Group X Instructor, Changing Carolina Peer Leader, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, tennis, shopping, coffee, and beach trips!
Ask me about: Finding the right job for you and getting involved on campus

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Gabe Stryker | Finance & Accounting 

Hometown: Avondale, PA
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Delta Sigma Pi, Carolina Fund, intramural soccer, golf, pickleball, Philadelphia sports teams
Ask me about: Transitioning to college as an out-of-state student. 

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Gabrielle Swidler | Neuroscience

Hometown: Glenview (Chicago), IL
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Pre-medical Fraternity Phi Delta Epsilon, Pi Beta Phi, public health society, personal research (SCHc grant), public health society, hobbies: working out (and teaching kids workout classes), cooking, going for walks, hot yoga, playing the piano, photography, painting, gardening, pickleball
Ask me about: Random fun facts... I always think that's a fun way to start a conversation!

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Allie Wassman | Marketing & Management

Hometown: Tinton Falls, NJ
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Pi Beta Phi; American Marketing Association; SCHC Student Assistant; Pi Sigma Epsilon
Ask me about: Greek Life & Coffee in Cola!

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Julia Wood

Julia Wood | Public Health (pre-occupational therapy)

Hometown: Charleston, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Project Vida, CHAARG, Pre-OT Club, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ask me about: Honors advising

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