Meet the FISA Mentors

 

VACANT

First Islander Scholars’ Academy - Program Coordinator

P: 361.825.2893
E: VACANT
O: GSSC 111

 


 

Fatima Betancourt

Fatima Bentancourt

FISA Peer Mentor (Tier 1)

E: fbentancourt@islander.tamucc.edu
O: GSSC 108

Fatima is a sophomore majoring in psychology with a minor in criminal justice. She hopes to become a forensic psychologist to help law enforcement better understand behavior patterns.

Enjoy life during college. Time flies by extremely quickly and before we know it, we’ll be graduating! Enjoy life, wherever you are in the moment.


 

Ivan Sotelo

Ivan Sotelo

FISA Peer Mentor (Tier 2)

E: isotelo1@islander.tamucc.edu
O: GSSC 108

Ivan is a sophomore majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology. He hopes to become an organizational psychologist and study changing behaviors in changing work conditions.

I believe there’s always an opportunity to ask questions. If you feel stuck, never be afraid to ask a question that will help you figure things out.


 

Chris is a junior majoring in marine biology. He wants to learn about sharks and discover what’s hidden in the oceans.

Just because a decision makes you sad doesn't’t mean that it’s the wrong one.


 

Hien Nguyen

Hien Nguyen

FISA Peer Mentor (Tier 3)

E: hnguyen71@islander.tamucc.edu
O: GSSC 108

Hien is a junior majoring in biomedical sciences and minoring in both chemistry and psychology. Her goal is to become a physician to lead others in their journey to better health.

Try everything! College is the time to learn more about yourself.


 

Julie Ortiz

Julie Ortiz

FISA Peer Mentor (Tier 1 & 3)

E: jortiz50@islander.tamucc.edu
O: GSSC 108

Julie is a junior majoring in history with a teachers certification in grades 7-12. After they graduate, they plan on teaching at the middle school level.

Life is a learning process, so there will always be time for mistakes, and mistakes help us learn and grow!