Peer Advisors

Abigail Villa uses the She/Her/Ella pronouns, she is a third year studying Psychology and Educational Sciences at UC Berkeley who identifies as a first-gen student. She is from the Central Valley (here in California) and is super excited to meet you. During the academic year, she enjoys spending time near Eucalyptus Grove, finding concerts to go to, and is involved in research. In the future, she hopes to attend grad school so that she may become a mental health counselor for high school students. She is here to support you in any way that she can to help you navigate your time at Berkeley. :)

Jade is a 3rd year Psychology Major studying to eventually become a child psychologist. She is from Pasadena, CA and enjoys traveling, off-roading with her family, and trying new foods. Jade has interned with EOP, is currently serving as co-retention coordinator for BRRC, and is working as an administrative assistant at a private practice. She is very interested in helping the youth in her community and becoming a resource to those who need it.

Lydia is a third year Psychology student with minors in Chicanx Studies and Clinical & Counseling Psychology. She is passionate about mental health advocacy and creating a voice for underrepresented communities. In her free time, Lydia loves to spend time outdoors walking her dog, thrifting around the Bay, and playing volleyball.

Nayla is a 4th year Psychology Major. She was born and raised in the Bay Area, where she attended Diablo Valley College before transferring to Cal last fall. Nayla hopes to pursue a PhD in Social Psychology in the future, and is interested in researching interpersonal relationships, prejudice, and cultural influences on behavior. Her favorite psychology class so far was Psychology 150 with Professor John, Psychology of Personality. A fun fact about Nayla is that she works backstage for concerts as a hobby. During her free time, she likes to dance, listen to music, and play games with her friends and family. As a first generation student, Nayla is very passionate about helping and mentoring others who may feel lost in the college realm or suffering with imposter syndrome. If you are a student who is feeling lost with navigating undergrad, considering psychology research, or just want to talk to someone with shared interests, come chat with Nayla!

Esteban is a fourth year Psychology major. Their areas of interest are developmental psychology, behavioral psychology, school psychology, emotions, and counseling. When they are not studying at the Multicultural Center or Main Stacks, they are going to a concert, exploring the city, watching reality TV, listening to music, or thrifting. Some of their favorite classes taken at Cal so far are Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Human Emotion, and Psychology of Personality. In addition to psychology classes, they enjoy connecting with their Mexican heritage through Chicano Studies courses and events on campus. They also participate in student activist groups and volunteer for GenEq events. They seek to utilize every resource on campus and help others find them! Esteban uses they/them pronouns.