Meet Your 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 2021-2022:

2021-2022-International-Student-Peer-Mentor-Aurelien Daglo-Agbodo

Aurélien Daglo-Agbodo

Peer Mentor Email:
dagloagbodok@my.lanecc.edu

Land(s) of origin:
Togo (& Gabon)

Language(s) spoken:
French, Ewe, English

Major:
Business Administration and Management

Advice for incoming students:
Be You, Stay You and you will accomplish great things.

 

2021-2022-International-Student-Peer-Mentor-Donel Kwaleso

Donel Kwaleso

Peer Mentor Email:
kwalesod@my.lanecc.edu

Land(s) of origin:
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Language(s) spoken:
French, Lingala, English

Major:
Chemical Engineering

Advice to incoming students:
Believe in yourself and do not be afraid to try new things. Every achievement begins with the decision to try.

 

2021-2022-International-Student-Peer-Mentor-Giulia Lins

Giulia Lins

Peer Mentor Email:
Giuliazanonzacchelinsg@my.lanecc.Edu

Land(s) of origin:
Brazil

Language(s) spoken:
Portuguese, English

Major:
Business administration - Marketing

Advice to incoming students:
Get yourself out there! If you don’t do it yourself, no one will do it for you :)

 

2021-2022-International-Student-Peer-Mentor-Jean Michel N’da

Jean Michel N’da

Peer Mentor:
ndaa@my.lanecc.edu

Land(s) of origin:
Ivory Coast

Language(s) spoken:
French and English

Major:
Aviation Maintenance Technology

Advice for incoming students:
I know it is hard, we have all been there, but please NEVER GIVE UP!

 

2021-2022-International-Student-Peer-Mentor-Leya (Jung Chen Liang)

Leya (Jung Chen Liang)

Peer Mentor Email:
liangj@my.lanecc.edu

Land(s) of origin:
Taiwan

Language(s) spoken:
Chinese, English

Major:
Multimedia Design

Advice for incoming students:
Train your mind to see the good in every situation! (๑´ㅂ`๑)

 

2021-2022-International-Student-Peer-Mentor-Marie Emmanuelle Sokoury

Marie Emmanuelle Sokoury

Peer Mentor Email:
sokourym@my.lanecc.edu

Land(s) of origin:
Ivory Coast

Language(s) spoken:
French and English

Major:
Political Science

Advice for incoming students:
Always think of and remember where you want to be in the future and what you want to achieve in life to keep working even when it’s hard. Stay motivated and have fun!

 

2021-2022-International-Student-Peer-Mentor-Waka Nishimura

Waka Nishimura

Peer Mentor Email:
nishimuraw@my.lanes.edu

Land(s) of origin:
Japan

Language(s) spoken:
Japanese, English

Major:
Business

Advice for incoming students:
If you keep trying hard, you will deserve to achieve your goals. Take it easy and do your best!!

 

2021-2022-International-Student-Peer-Mentor-Yu Sen

Yu Sen

Peer Mentor Email:
sentokuy@my.lanecc.edu

Land(s) of origin:
Japan

Language(s) spoken:
Japanese, English

Major:
Environmental science

Advice for incoming students: 
Positivity is everything!

SPMP Staff Advisor

SPMP Staff Advisor Tia Gomez Zeller

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.