The Maroon Mentors program connects incoming First-generation, Low-income, and/or Immigrant (FLI) students with peer upperclassmen mentors. Through weekly informal check-ins, sponsored programs and outings, our mentor families help each other navigate the College environment, providing support and resources to successfully adapt and transition to college life.
Maroon Mentors seeks to:
- Support incoming first-year students with their transition to life at UChicago
- Introduce various campus resources
- Assist with social adjustment
- Build community among first-year and continuing students
Mentees are matched with mentors in their 2nd - 4th year at the College and provided the following during their entire first year:
- Assistance with identifying and utilizing various campus resources
- One-on-one and small group engagement to assist with navigating the College environment
- Outings and activities to familiarize students with the College, Hyde Park, and Greater Chicago
- Sponsored programs to focus on academic, social, and professional development
Mentees are minimally expected to meet the following participation requirements:
- Attend at least one mentor “family” outing with your mentor
- Attend at least two Maroon Mentors community building activities each quarter
- Maintain bi-weekly check ins (texting, e-mails, in-person meetings) with your mentor
Lead Mentors:
Lisette Gonzalez-Flores, 4th Year
David Gonzalez-Velez, 4th year
Alex Duarte, 3rd Year
Peer Mentors (By Class Year):
4th-Years:
Berenice Martinez
Kevin Li
Allison Leon
3rd-Years:
Josselyn Navas
Adelle Durrell
Vallary Muhalia
2nd-Years:
Jochebed Yeboah
Madeline Wright
Ylise Minor
Chioma Nwoye
Jennifer Cruz
Yara Oliveira
Erica Kwok
Watson Lubin
Jielu Yu
Elisa Boyer
Sarahi Rincon Molina
Angela Marroquin
Mentors are expected to:
- Maintain on-going communication with mentees
- Attend mandatory trainings, meetings, and community building events
- Host mentor family outings with mentees
- Assist with program/activity planning and facilitation
Mentees are expected to:
- Maintain open and clear communication with mentor
- Attend programs as outlined for each quarter
- Be willing to engage in activities to build community among the Maroon Mentors community