Peer Advisors are a valuable supplement to HFCOE Advising, offering student-to-student support within the Engineering Student Success Center. They share their own experiences, answer questions, and help guide peers through academic and campus resources. Meet our current Peer Advisors below to learn about their majors, interests, and the unique perspectives they bring to the advising team.
Aryan Vijayvargiya
Major: Aerospace Engineering
About Me: My name is Aryan, and I am a third-year Aerospace Engineering student. I am passionate about aviation with a strong focus on aerodynamics and propulsion systems in commercial aircraft. With aspirations to innovate and contribute to the future of sustainable aviation, I am driven by a vision of developing a new tomorrow. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing ping pong and traveling, exploring new places.
Athena Amador
Major: Mechanical Engineering
About Me: My name is Athena, and I'm a third-year Mechanical Engineering student. My interests are in the automotive and aeronautical, and I hope to have a career in one of those industries. Outside of school and work I try to learn new skills through various club projects and for fun I like to craft and bake.
Edgar Restor
Major: Computer Engineering
About Me: My name is Edgar, and I am a third-year Computer Engineering student. My passion mainly revolves around hardware security and embedded systems, in hopes of either getting a job as a software engineer or an embedded systems engineer. Outside of school and work, I love spending time with family, working on new projects to strengthen my skills, and listening to music.
Jenny Hess
Major: Mechanical Engineering
About Me: My name is Jenny, and I am a third-year Mechanical Engineering student. I am interested in mechatronics and hope to pursue a career in space exploration by designing the next generation of planetary rovers. I am also passionate about STEM outreach and love exposing K-12 students to the many possibilities within STEM. Outside of school, I enjoy trying new foods, catching up on sleep, and making fun crafts.
Karina Wagoner
Major: Mechanical Engineering
About Me: My name is Karina, and I am a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student. I aim to follow a career in medical technology to design and build solutions that improve the way people live and help those who may be commonly overlooked. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and traveling with friends and family.
Larissa Garcia
Major: Biomedical Engineering
About Me: My name is Larissa, and I am a third-year Biomedical Engineering student. I plan on pursuing a career in neuroprosthetics, where I can contribute to developing technologies that improve the overall quality of life. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball, staying active through fitness, and discovering new coffee shops!
Luis Barrientos
Major: Aerospace Engineering
About Me: My name is Luis, and I am a second-year Aerospace Engineering student. My interests are in astronautics, and my passion revolves around propulsion systems, and I strive to have a career in the future that would revolve around that industry. Outside of school and work I love to learn new skills and for fun I enjoy watching movies.
Shaziya Pale
Major: Biomedical Engineering
About Me: My name is Shaziya, and I’m a fourth-year Biomedical Engineering student with a minor in Supply Chain Management. I’m interested in prosthetics and product management, helping turn new medical technologies into products that can make a difference in patients’ lives. Outside of academics, I enjoy discovering new study spots with good matcha, going to the gym, and cooking.
Stephanie Corona
Major: Biomedical Engineering
About Me: My name is Stephanie, and I'm a fourth-year Biomedical Engineering Student. I’m passionate about using engineering to make healthcare more accessible in underserved communities. I’m especially interested in prosthetics and medical devices and how technology can improve patient care as I plan to pursue medical school after graduation. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and finding new matcha spots.
Vidula Nedunuri
Major: Biomedical Engineering
About Me: Hello! My name is Vidula, and I am a third-year Biomedical Engineering student with a minor in Marketing. I am still exploring what I am interested in, but I love working in tissue engineering and with biomaterials. :) I hope to one day help people and contribute to the healthcare industry. Outside of school, I work as a Lab Associate in the Therapeutics and Regenerative lab. I also love working on film sets, discover new restaurants and driving to the beach.
