Community Advocates Peer Mentor Groups

Starting your graduate journey is both exciting and challenging. Do you ever wonder if what you're experiencing is “normal” stress? Or if you have what it takes to succeed? If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, we’re here to help.

Join a group of peers who are navigating similar challenges. Together, you can share experiences, find solutions and build meaningful connections. Each group is led by a team of peer mentors from the Community Advocates program — graduate students who’ve been exactly where you are and are ready to guide you through these early steps.

Here’s what you’ll gain by joining one of our peer mentor groups:

Insights on balancing coursework, research, and personal life
A supportive network within the ASU graduate community
Practical advice on managing stress and expectations

Explore the options and sign up for the group that fits you best. Your peer mentors will reach out to welcome you soon after.

Sign-up today

Group 1:

EmpowHer — ASU Women Rising

Group motto: "There's no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." —Michelle Obama

Group meets: Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., virtually

Orlene Carlos

School of Sustainability, College of Global Futures

Tempe, Doctoral, Domestic, Year 2

Shuchi Talati

Computer Science

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Tempe, Master's, International, Year 2

Group 2:

Grad Buddy

Group motto: True strength is not just in enduring challenges but in embracing them as opportunities to grow and inspire others.

Group meets: Wednesdays, bi-weekly, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Gloria Appiah Nsiah

Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Tempe, Doctoral, International, Year 4

Ruth Saji

Business Administration

W. P. Carey School of Business

Online, Master's, Domestic, Year 1

Group 3:

Impactful

Group motto: Everything that comes into your life has a purpose. It either imparts a lesson before moving on or stays to help you grow, but it always arrives with a reason behind it. Always!

Group meets: Sign-up closed

Ronnie Chavez

Educational Policy and Evaluation

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

Tempe, Doctoral, Domestic, Year 2

Linet Sankau

Anthropology

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Tempe, Doctoral, International, Year 2

Group 4:

Forks Together

Group motto: The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Group meets: Every other Thursday, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., "Student Space" located in Interdisciplinary Building B on the Tempe Campus

Abraham Oyewole

Anthropology

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Tempe, Doctoral, International, Year 2

Sai Amulya Yellapragada

Software Engineering

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Polytechnic, Master's, International, Year 1

Group 5:

Fellows and Friends Circle

Group motto: "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."

Group meets: Sign-up closed

Eboni Andersun

Biology (Biology and Society)

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Tempe, Doctoral, Domestic, Year 2

Karen Aguilar

Psychology

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Tempe, Doctoral, Domestic, Year 2

Group 6:

The Kingdom Dynasty

Group motto: Fearlessly taking leaps to become the greatest version of yourself that you're destined to be

Group meets: Fridays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Memorial Union

Jamie Casseus

Animal Behavior

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Tempe, Doctoral, Domestic, Year 4

Isaiah Woodson

Chemical Engineering

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Tempe, Doctoral, Domestic, Year 4

Group 7:

Cactus Collective

Group motto: "The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph." —Marvin Phillips

Group meets: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tiffany Tran

Psychology

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Tempe, Doctoral, Domestic, Year 2

Steven Chacon

Sustainable Solutions

School of Sustainability, College of Global Futures

Tempe, Master's, Domestic, Year 2

Group 8:

Balanced Scholars

Group motto: "In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND."

Group meets: Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Zoom

Elizabeth Griffin

Secondary Education

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

Online, Master's, Domestic, Year 2

Jonathan Cole

Forensic Psychology

New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

Online, Master's, International, Year 2

Group 9:

Downtown Success Partners

Group motto: "The expert at anything was once a beginner." —Helen Hayes

Group meets: Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., Zoom

Sarah Platten

Public Administration (Urban Management)

Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions

Urban and Environmental Planning

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Downtown Phoenix, Master's, Domestic, Year 2

Aviral Jain

Global Management (Global Business)

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Downtown Phoenix, Master's, International, Year 2

Group 10:

Self-care for Online Students

Group motto: "Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." —Eleanor Brownn

Group meets: Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. PST, Zoom

Syd Guion

Sociology

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Online, Master's, Domestic, Year 1

Dina Ross

Social Work

Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions

Online, Master's, Domestic, Year 2

Choose your group!

Explore the options and sign up for the group that fits you best. Your peer mentors will reach out to welcome you soon after.