Meet Some of Our Mentors
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Terrence Yu
Applied Mathematics and Economics
Freshman @ UCLA
About Me
Background / Bio
Originally from Spokane, WA. I have career interests in private equity, venture capital, and macroeconomic policy research. I’m also interested in increasing accessibility to exceptional education by mentoring high school students and helping them navigate through the college process with my own experiences.
What I would offer to prospective mentees?
Editing Essays, Making college lists, Major/career advice (that correlates with my interests), Giving them insights into college life, Potential life-long mentor/mentee relationships
Andrew Tang
Quant Trader @ SIG
Financial Engineering @ Princeton University
About Me
Background / Bio
Hello everyone. I am from Minnesota and currently reside in NYC. I am currently a quantitative trader at SIG, where I've been working since graduating from Princeton with a Financial Engineering degree. Outside of work, I enjoy playing chess. I’ve been playing for a while, and received the grandmaster title around seven years ago. I was also the #1 hyper-bullet player in the world. I used to also stream on Twitch, and was signed to Cloud9 as a content creator. As a student in high-school and college, I was mostly interested in chess and math.
What I would offer to prospective mentees?
I can offer career guidance within math fields and quant. I can also provide insights on college life in general or more specifically at Princeton. Furthermore, I can help with advice on the general transition from high-school to college, and can also provide chess help. I’m open to any type of mentorship, so if you have any specific requests, please let me know. Thanks.
Robert Velasquez
Computer Science -
Incoming Software Engineer Intern at Netflix
About Me
Background / Bio
First generation college student looking to change the world through technology initiatives. My interests are focuses on user design and products that help users across the globe.
What I would offer to prospective mentees?
Resume Reviewing, Career Advice, Career Roadmapping, Technical Interview Preparation, Behavioral Interview Preparation, Networking Advice, LinkedIn Review
Sebastian D'Alessio
Business & Technology
Incoming Freshman @ University of Pennsylvania
About Me
Background / Bio
Hey! I’m from Miami, FL and I’m interested in computing, physics, math and their respective applications in the business and finance world. Aside from these professional passions, I wish to further my knowledge in film, nutrition, and exercise science as they pertain to my hobbies and lifestyle.
What I would offer to prospective mentees?
As a current mentor for students in the International Baccalaureate program at my own school, I have firsthand knowledge of tutoring (math, physics, english), tackling the issues regarding prioritization of tasks, and assisting students in finding their own voice in essays. Additionally, I am adamant about the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and reducing as much unnecessary stress as possible.
Timothy Johns
Computer Science
Sophomore @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
About Me
Background / Bio
Hi! My name is Timothy Johns, and I am currently a sophomore studying computer science at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. On campus, I am involved in two project teams where I work as a software developer and a project manager. My interests lie in delving into the math behind machine learning libraries as well as learning more about embedded systems. This summer, I will be interning as a machine learning intern at a local company in my hometown. One of my passions that I have recently discovered over the past two years is teaching. Having the right teacher or mentor can change the way someone sees a skill, academic major, or career path. Last summer, I had the opportunity to work as a Python instructor where I taught middle schooler and high schoolers the fundamentals of programming. It was a valuable experience for me as I learned the proper ways to engage a student in a concept or guide them through a challenging problem or code bug. Apart from academics and projects, I enjoy playing chess, soccer, and guitar in my spare time.
What I would offer to prospective mentees?
As a mentor, I hope that my mentees will have a smooth transition into college from high school and have more knowledge on what they what want to pursue as a career path and how to pursue it. As a high school senior who had no prior programming experience, I went into college with little knowledge on how to be involved in student orgs, or knowing how to write a well-written resume, or applying to the right internships. I hope to impart useful information to my mentees so that they will be better prepared for their major as well as adapting to the college life whether it be the academic or social life.
Steven Bacuilima
Human and Organizational Development (Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness concentration), Business
Junior @ Vanderbilt University
About Me
Background / Bio
Born in Ecuador, molded in the hustle of New Jersey. I'm all about the dynamic world of tech—consulting, marketing, and software engineering. You'll catch me coding, snapping pics, or exploring new horizons when I'm not immersed in the digital realm. But what really gets my gears turning? Mentoring and coaching others to help them achieve their academic and professional goals by supporting them through the college process and college life. I have experience mentoring and supporting over 40 first-year students at Vanderbilt.
What I would offer to prospective mentees?
Editing College essays and supplementals, Career/Major advice relating to business and tech, College list research, Insight into college life (academic, professional, and social), Interview prep, Resume editing
Tuyen Nguyen
Electrical Engineering
Incoming Freshman @ Caltech
About Me
Background / Bio
I am Vietnamese and from Florida. I come from a first generation, low-income background, so I have lots of experience navigating the college application and planning process from this perspective. My qualifications include being a Questbridge College Match Scholar, winning the Questbridge Hummanities Award, and also being a semifinalist in the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. I have experience conducting research, writing a research paper, and attaining internships. I am passionate about quantitative finance and general research, and I'd be thrilled to share my insights and experiences with other ambitious high school students.
What I would offer to prospective mentees?
I will offer personalized and tailored adviced for other high school students, scholarship and awards insights, and research and internship support. I am very experienced in building others' resumes and editing/writing essays. I can also help you find colleges that are a good fit for you and your academic/career goals
Terry Huang
Computer Science, Management Science and Engineering
Incoming Freshmen @ Stanford University
About Me
Background / Bio
Chinese, from Sacramento, California First-generation, low-income, immigrant background I'm interested in almost anything tech-related I love sports — I run cross-country + track & field and play badminton + table tennis I also enjoy a bunch of subjects: cs, math, foreign language, gov, econ, physics Experience w/ research, competitive programming, web/app design
What I would offer to prospective mentees?
Advice navigating high school, essay reviewing help, college list balance, guidance in regards to major
Steven Zhang
Computer Science, Mathematics
Freshmen @ University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
About Me
Background / Bio
Hi everyone! I’m Steven, currently dual-majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Michigan. My current focus lies in the realms of software development, fintech, and quantitative finance. Over the past few years, I’ve been involved in a variety of activities, from publishing cancer research in a Nature journal to creating software promoting sustainability at a startup backed by Stanford. This summer, I’m set to embark on a new journey with a Salesforce company and will even be starting my own startup! I decided to join mentora.network because I wanted to help fellow students in navigating the complexities of both their academic and career journeys. Having personally experienced the challenge of feeling lost amid numerous opportunities and events, I am eager to contribute to changing that narrative for others.
What I would offer to prospective mentees?
How to make the most of your college experience, resume reviewing, technical/behavioral prep, career fair prep. networking advice
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Omar Siala
As the founder and CEO of Mentora, I'm currently completing my senior year at Concord-Carlisle Regional High School. Beyond academics, I have a passion for poker, skiing, fencing, and coding. I created Mentora to bridge the resource gap I observed among students embarking on the college application journey. My goal is to democratize access to quality mentorship, empowering students with real-world insights and guidance from individuals who have successfully navigated the process. Through Mentora, I'm committed to transforming the way students plan their educational and professional futures, making informed decision-making the norm, not the exception.
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