The First Year Mentors (FYMs) are upper-class student leaders who are here to support new students and their transition to Pitt. We have a team of FYMs working throughout the summer to plan fun and exciting activities to help you get connected during Panther Connect and Welcome Week. During Fall and Spring semesters, the FYMs will be planning and promoting campus events to make sure your first year at Pitt is outstanding!
Neil BradleyPronouns: He/him/his
Hometown: Sharon, MA
Major: Environmental Studies
Minors/Certificates: Sustainability Certificate, Economics Minor
Fun Fact: I've camped overnight on the Great Wall of China!
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Anthony GavazziPronouns: He/him/his
Hometown: Chambersburg, PA
Major: Political Science and Communications
Minors/Certificates: Chinese and German
Pitt Highlight: Seeing Young the Giant play at Fall Fest '18 and watching Colin Jost from SNL do live stand-up on campus.
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Faith KehindePronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Reading, PA
Major: Neuroscience
Minor/Certificate: Chemistry minor; Certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Fun Fact: I won two Track and Field state medals
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Gracen KenneyHometown: Scottdale, PA
Major: Applied Developmental Psychology
Minors/Certificates: Chemistry, Italian, and Sociology minors
Fun Fact: I was born with my intestines on the outside, so I don't have a belly button (just a scar from where I was stitched back up)
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Noor AhmadPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Marlton, NJ
Major: Neuroscience
Minor/Certificate: Chemistry minor, Certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Fun Fact: I am a Spotify playlist enthusiast
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Stephen AulerichPronouns: He/him/his
Hometown: Vandergrift, PA
Major: Chinese and Linguistics
Fun Fact: Pittsburgh is also known as the city of bridges with 446 bridges all across the city
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Sarah BastPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Major: Psychology
Minors/Certificates: Sociology and Exercise Science
Fun Fact: I am part of the Pitt Dance Ensemble
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Sienna DalessandroPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Venetia, PA
Major: Theatre Arts and Music Performance
Minors/Certificates: History
Pitt Highlight: Last year I got to perform in a musical with MTC where I met a lot of wonderful people!
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De’Jovia DavisPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Major: Psychology and Urban Studies
Minors/Certificates: Public Service
Fun Fact: Jovie was the first African American drum major at her high school!
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Promiti DebiPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Major: Neuroscience and Studio Arts
Minor/Certificate: Chemistry
Fun Fact: Promiti also works as an illustrator for the Pitt News!
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Sophia DunhamPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Upper Chichester, PA
Major: Classics and Biological Sciences Double Major
Minors/Certificates: Chemistry
Fun Fact: I plan on attending medical school and moving to Scotland after I graduate
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Shrishti JainPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Pune, India
Major: Neuroscience
Minor/Certificate: Dance, Chemistry
Fun Fact: I'm trilingual but can't speak my native language
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Samantha KirschmanPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Major: English Writing
Minors/Certificates: Sociology and French
Fun Fact: I enjoy attending local shows and concerts, making earrings, and registering people to vote.
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Tegan LappPronouns: He/him/his
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Major: Information Science
Pitt Highlight: Getting to play on the quidditch team
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Sreethanaya MekalaPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Microbiology
Minor/Certificate: Administration of Justice, Chemistry
Fun Fact: I will eat tablespoons of hot sauce at restaurants until the food comes
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Zackary MillerPronouns: He/him/his
Hometown: Altoona, PA
Major: Biology
Minors/Certificates: Chemistry, Applied Statistics, Theatre Arts
Favorite thing about Pitt: Pitt has a plethora of resources on campus that are available to all students such as Study Lab, the Student Health Center, the University Counseling Center, Disability Resources and Services (DRS), the Math Assistance Center (MAC), and many more.
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Husna QuinnPronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Political Science
Minors/Certificates: History
Fun Fact: I find great delight in learning about different cultures, so I am studying the Korean language to further immersed myself in the culture and history. During my free time, I enjoy photography, cooking, and reading.
Mary Rose O'DonnellPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: West Chester, PA
Major: Information Science and Digital Narrative and Interactive Design
Fun Fact: I’ve been to a taping of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Phoebe ParkerPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Major: Molecular Biology
Minors/Certificates: Chemistry and Political Science Minor; Conceptual Foundations of Medicine Certificate
Fun Fact: I have successfully parallel parked an ambulance
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Sandeep RajanPronouns: He/him/his
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Major: Neuroscience
Minors/Certificates: Chemistry
Fun Fact: I love to read tarot cards!
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Ashumi RokadiaPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Bridgeville, PA
Major: Information Science
Fun Fact: I know all of the songs to the Mamma Mia soundtrack
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Julia RuggieriPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: New Castle, PA
Major: Psychology
Favorite thing about Pitt: Being able to explore Phipps Conservatory and other Pittsburgh museums using my student ID
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Alexa SpaventaPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Northumberland, PA
Major: Computer Science and Digital Narrative
Favorite thing about Pitt: Studying in the Cathedral of Learning
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Mackenzie StilesPronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: Bernardsville, NJ
Major: Bioengineering
Favorite thing about Pitt: There are so many great free places you can access with your Pitt ID. My personal favorite is Phipps Botanical Gardens. It’s about a 10 minute walk from Cathy, and is a great place to go to hang out with friends or just clear your head!
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Oliver YaoPronouns: He/him/his
Hometown: Princeton, New Jersey
Major: Economics
Fun Fact: I enjoy flying my drone