Peer Advisors are Psychology majors who complement the SSO advising services by sharing their knowledge of and experience with lower division requirements and upper division classes, experience with student groups on campus, preparation for life beyond the bachelor's degree, and use of various campus resources.
Got a question? Ask a Peer!
Peer Advisors are available
during Fall and Spring semesters for drop-in advising.
The Peer Advisors can also be contacted via email at psychsso@berkeley.edu.
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Izzy Barba |
Izzy (she/her) is a fourth year student studying Psychology and Sociology at UC Berkeley, with interests in the developmental, clinical, and social aspects of psychology. She hopes to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology and continue to create supportive spaces for others, especially the youth in her community. She is from San Diego, CA and can be found enjoying the sun at the beach or a nearby park, going to a concert, or trying out new food spots with friends during her free time. Please reach out to her for any support about navigating Berkeley undergrad, studying abroad as a psychology major, double-majoring, or about any shared interests :) |
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Miranda Medina |
Miranda (Pronounced: mee-rahn-dah) (They/She) is a Third-year student studying Psychology at UC Berkeley, with interests in the clinical aspects of psychology. She hopes to pursue a Master’s in Social Work or a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and continue creating supportive and affirming spaces for others, particularly around mental health and advocacy for first-generation students. They are from East Side San Jose and in their free time enjoy going to concerts, spending time with friends, going to pop-up events, and love blind boxes. |
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Nixon Cheng |
Hi, I’m Nixon Bobman Cheng, a first-generation college student and senior transfer at UC Berkeley, double majoring in Psychology and Cognitive Science. My passion lies in bridging the gap between children with special education needs, mental health, and their parents. After years of tutoring in both NGOs and private settings, working with youth experiencing developmental delays, ADHD, and behavioral challenges, I became deeply committed to pursuing psychology research on child development and education. On campus, I am part of the TRIO, SSRP, and NavCal communities, which have been instrumental in supporting my academic journey. Currently, I am an honors student conducting research on how parental sensitivity affects children’s socioemotional development. My long-term goal is to pursue a PhD in clinical or school psychology, specializing in children’s education, treatment, and assessment for students with special educational needs. Beyond academics, I’m an avid cook and a dedicated audiophile (a lover of high-fidelity audio systems). Please feel free to join my advising hours if you have any questions—I’d be glad to connect! :) |
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Pearl Chen |
Pearl Chen (she/her) is a third-year student at UC Berkeley studying Psychology and Social Welfare. She is interested in mental health, community-based care, and increasing access to supportive services, and she's currently exploring future paths in clinical psychology (PhD) or social work (MSW). In her free time, she enjoys trying new foods, cooking/baking, going to concerts, spending time with friends, and traveling. Through her involvement in student mental health advocacy, on-campus research labs, and campus health services, she has developed a strong interest in supporting students as they navigate academics, well-being, and career planning. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions or concerns about course planning, research opportunities, double-majoring, adjusting to life at Berkeley, or any shared interests. |
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Vaidehi Rajesh Chandra |
Vaidehi is a first-year psychology student at UC Berkeley with plans to pursue forensic psychology in the future. She’s from Mountain House, California, and hopes to continue her education with a Clinical PsyD after graduating. Through volunteering with Kaiser, she’s gained experience in medical settings and developed a deeper interest in the connection between mental health and patient care. In her free time, Vaidehi enjoys dancing, trying new foods with friends, and shopping. Please feel free to reach out with any questions—she’s always happy to help! :) |
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Rachel Liu |
Rachel is a third year student studying Psychology at UC Berkeley with plans to go to graduate school in the clinical field. She is from Monterey Park, CA and in her free time, she likes going to concerts, watching sunsets, playing spikeball at the beach, and video games. Please feel free to reach out to her with any questions or just to chat :) |
