Peer Mentor Program
TRIO Peer Mentors
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Behishta Sayedi
Hi! I’m Behishta Sayedi. This is my second year at Boise State University, where I’m majoring in Health Studies with an emphasis in Science. I’m also a certified phlebotomist, and after graduation, I plan to pursue a PA program. I’m passionate about volunteering and giving back to my community, and I’m always excited to participate in volunteer and social events. In my free time, I enjoy watching K-dramas, learning new languages, and traveling. Fun fact: I can write in Arabic calligraphy! Feel free to reach out to me about anything—I’m here to help and connect!
Hi! I’m Behishta Sayedi. This is my second year at Boise State University, where I’m majoring in Health Studies with an emphasis in Science. I’m also a certified phlebotomist, and after graduation, I plan to pursue a PA program. I’m passionate about volunteering and giving back to my community, and I’m always excited to participate in volunteer and social events. In my free time, I enjoy watching K-dramas, learning new languages, and traveling. Fun fact: I can write in Arabic calligraphy! Feel free to reach out to me about anything—I’m here to help and connect!
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Kalika Peterson
Hello! My name is Kalika Peterson and I have lived in Idaho my whole life. I am in my third year here at Boise State and I am majoring in the Social Work program where I am exploring different paths within the field. I love to spend all my free time camping, hiking, and finding “cool” hot springs. Fun Fact: I once rode an elephant! You can reach out to me for anything!
Hello! My name is Kalika Peterson and I have lived in Idaho my whole life. I am in my third year here at Boise State and I am majoring in the Social Work program where I am exploring different paths within the field. I love to spend all my free time camping, hiking, and finding “cool” hot springs. Fun Fact: I once rode an elephant! You can reach out to me for anything!
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Morgan Gaines
Hi everyone! My name is Morgan Gaines and I’m from Oregon. I am in my third year at Boise State, majoring in Social Work with a minor in Family Studies and a certificate in ASL. I have loved getting to explore Boise through hiking, camping, and trying new foods. Fun fact: I have never been on a plane! This is my third year in the TRIO program and my second year as a Peer Mentor. It has been an amazing community and resource to me. Reach out to me about resources on campus!
Hi everyone! My name is Morgan Gaines and I’m from Oregon. I am in my third year at Boise State, majoring in Social Work with a minor in Family Studies and a certificate in ASL. I have loved getting to explore Boise through hiking, camping, and trying new foods. Fun fact: I have never been on a plane! This is my third year in the TRIO program and my second year as a Peer Mentor. It has been an amazing community and resource to me. Reach out to me about resources on campus!
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Natalie Avila
Hola! I’m Natalie Avila and this is my second year at Boise State. I’m from Caldwell, Idaho and I’m majoring in Finance with a minor in Political Science. During my downtime, I love to read, hike, drink a good coffee, and spend time with my family, friends, and my dog 🙂 Fun Fact: I’m a pescatarian! I’m also a First-Gen student and TRIO has supported me in ways that have shaped the student I am now. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need to talk or if you just want to attend a campus event! And remember…everyone at TRIO is here for you!
Hola! I’m Natalie Avila and this is my second year at Boise State. I’m from Caldwell, Idaho and I’m majoring in Finance with a minor in Political Science. During my downtime, I love to read, hike, drink a good coffee, and spend time with my family, friends, and my dog 🙂 Fun Fact: I’m a pescatarian! I’m also a First-Gen student and TRIO has supported me in ways that have shaped the student I am now. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need to talk or if you just want to attend a campus event! And remember…everyone at TRIO is here for you!
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Raquel Torres
Hello! My name is Raquel Torres and I’m a Junior here at Boise State. I am majoring in Accounting and my ultimate goal is to become a corporate lawyer. This is my third year being part of TRIO and my second year as a Peer Mentor. Fun fact: I had two parakeets and now they both live in the wild! In my free time, I like to play the drums, violin, and watch K-dramas. I speak English and Spanish, so ask me if you want to practice your Spanish!
Hello! My name is Raquel Torres and I’m a Junior here at Boise State. I am majoring in Accounting and my ultimate goal is to become a corporate lawyer. This is my third year being part of TRIO and my second year as a Peer Mentor. Fun fact: I had two parakeets and now they both live in the wild! In my free time, I like to play the drums, violin, and watch K-dramas. I speak English and Spanish, so ask me if you want to practice your Spanish!
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Zaudi Guzman
Hi! My name is Zaudi Guzman and I’m majoring in Film and Television with a minor in Visual Arts. I love crafts and friends, seeing films and eating pizza. I love to journal and I love the outdoors and being with my dog. You can always talk to me about anything regarding the creative process.
Hi! My name is Zaudi Guzman and I’m majoring in Film and Television with a minor in Visual Arts. I love crafts and friends, seeing films and eating pizza. I love to journal and I love the outdoors and being with my dog. You can always talk to me about anything regarding the creative process.