Meet Your Peer Mentors
Your mentors and coordinators are here to make the transition to life in the United States and life at Lane as easy as possible. Below is information about International Student Peer Mentors for the current academic year.
Do not hesitate to contact any one of the students below if you have any questions. We are here and trained to help you!
International Student Peer Mentors for 2017-2018
Martin Nguyen
Peer Mentor: Credit Academic Leader
nguyent@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Vietnam
Language(s) spoken:
Vietnamese and English
Degree(s) at Lane:
Associate of Science Oregon Transfer (ASOT) Degree: Business
Major(s):
Business Administration & Management
Favorite place on campus:
Bus station
Advice for incoming students:
Ask questions!
Nhu Pham
Peer Mentor: Credit Academic Leader
phamnh@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Vietnam
Language(s) spoken:
English & Vietnamese
A little of Japanese & Spanish
Degree(s) at Lane:
Association of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) Degree
Major(s):
Environmental Engineering
Favorite place on campus:
Building 16's study room, the SRC, etc.
Advice for incoming students:
It's nice to take some time exploring the campus.. And secondly, don't burn candles from both ends. College is more than just having good academic performance.
Kai Seltman
Peer Mentor: ESL Academic Leader
Land(s) of origin:
Japan, USA
Language spoken:
Japanese, English
Degree at Lane:
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree (AAOT)
Major:
Family and Human Services with a minor in Special Education
Favorite place on campus:
Somewhere secluded where I can be alone for a bit
Advice for incoming students:
Know that almost every other student is just as afraid, nervous and excited as you are. We're all in this together.
Phuc Hoang (Rose)
Peer Mentor: ESL Academic Leader
hoangp@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Vietnam
Language(s) spoken:
Vietnamese
Degree(s) at Lane:
Associates Degree
Major(s):
Pre-Med
Favorite place on campus:
Building 16 and Building 11
Advice for incoming students:
Don't be afraid when you feel lost, or homesick, because International Program will always be with you.
Pasit Tiratanachaleampong
Conversation Group Leader Mentor
tiratanachaleampongp@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Bangkok, capital city of Thailand
Language(s) spoken:
English, Mandarin and Thai
Degree(s) at Lane:
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree
Major(s):
Business
Favorite place on campus:
One of my favorite places on the main campus is the ceramic studio.
Advice for incoming students:
For all the new international students. First thing that you should all be doing is, to set yourself a goal right after you've arrive to the US on the first day. You have to know why you are here. We are all here for a reason and that is to study. It doesn't mean that you can't have fun with your life, but keep reminding yourself that there are people back in your home country waiting to see you succeed. Time flies like a bird, therefore, be sure to spend all of your time in the US valuably.
Nhung Pham
Conversation Group Leader Mentor
phamn@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Vietnam
Language(s) spoken:
Vietnamese and a bit of English
Degree(s) at Lane:
Associated of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree
Major(s):
International Studies
Favorite place on campus:
The third blue chair in the library
Advice for incoming students:
Be prepared for the multicultural environment.
Noor Iyraputri Binti Ibrahim
Peer Mentor: Volunteer Leader
ibrahimni@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Malaysia
Language(s) spoken:
Malay Language & English
Degree(s) at Lane:
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree
Major(s):
Psychology
Favorite place on campus:
Second floor of the library, the chair at the far end, near the bookshelves.
Advice for incoming students:
Download google maps and the weather app because they are going to be your best friends.
Camelia Gunawan
Peer Mentor: Multimedia Leader
gunawanc@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Indonesia
Language(s) spoken:
English, Indonesian
Degree(s) at Lane:
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree
Major(s):
Social Science
Favorite place on campus:
Cafeteria
Advice for incoming students:
Keep persevering , be kind and patient to yourself and others.
Natsuki Kanno
Volunteer Leader
kannon@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Japan
Language(s) spoken:
Japanese
Degree(s) at Lane:
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree
Major(s):
Nutrition
Favorite place on campus:
Library
Advice for incoming students:
Challenge everything
Uyen Ha (Isabella)
Volunteer Leader
hau@my.lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Vietnam
Language(s) spoken:
Vietnamese & English
Degree(s) at Lane:
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer DEgree (AAOT)
Major(s):
International Business
Favorite place on campus:
Library
Advice for incoming students:
Be confident and ready to explore America. We are always here willing to support you!
ISPMP Staff Advisor
Tia M. Gomez Zeller
Academic and Lead Retention Advisor
GomezZellerT@lanecc.edu
Land(s) of origin:
Spain & US
Language(s) spoken:
Spanish & English
Education:
Associate of Science Oregon Transfer Degree -- Portland Community College
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -- Portland State University
Master of Science in Education, Leadership and Policy -- Portland State University
Favorite place on campus:
Outside of the second floor of Building 11 you can see our whole school!
Advice for incoming students:
Make sure you go to see your academic advisor