Peer Coaching
Success Guides are trained UNC Charlotte Students matched with their peers to provide academic support throughout the semester. The program is FREE to enroll and continue throughout the semester and your time at Charlotte!
Success Guides serve as accountability partners to ensure you are up to date on your assignments. They also provide peer coaching to help peers strengthen academic skills like time management, exam preparation, and note-taking. They can help you to troubleshoot issues in your classes and to become more connected to campus through both people and resources. In bi-weekly check-ins, they provide reminders about University deadlines, events happening on campus, and share study tips.
Want a Success Guide of your own? Please fill out the form to be matched with a Success Guide for the Spring 2024 semester.
If you have any questions, email Mackenzie Barry at mbarry9@charlotte.edu.
Want to make an appointment with your Success Guide? Click here for instructions.
MEET the 2024 Peer Coaching Success GUIDE Team
Alaka’i Bene
She/Her
I am a first-year graduate student in the Masters of Social Work program. My passions are in mental health care and equitable access to resources for underrepresented populations. I did my undergrad at UNC Chapel Hill and studied Psychology, Education, and Social and Economic Justice. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors and hiking, painting, rock climbing, and seeking out new experiences! Fun fact: I have a cat named Trash!
Destiny Bridgers
She/Her
Jessica Franco
She/Her
I am majoring in Graphic Design with a minor in Art History. I was born and raised in the lovely and sunny South Africa. A fun fact about me, although my country has 11 official languages, I only speak 2 languages fluently, English and Afrikaans, I am currently learning Dutch too. I started my college journey as a non-traditional and first-generation college student, I understand the challenges one faces as one tries to juggle school/personal life obligations. I love guiding and supporting students through their educational goals. I served as a peer mentor last semester and learned that the UCAE has great resources such as tutors and personal development workshops to help keep you on track. My biggest advice would be to utilize the resources that are available to us students. I also absolutely love to meet new people, so please feel free to stop and say hi if you see me around campus.
Jayden Brown
He/Him
Katy Garmon
She/They
I am a junior at Charlotte majoring in Biology and minoring in Earth and Environmental Science. I am a transfer student originally from California. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing games with friends, and cooking! I also have two cats, Coke and Pepsi. I look forward to meeting you and helping you through the semester!
Emilia Glaser
She/Her
I am a second year graduate student in the Counseling program. I moved down to Charlotte from Boone, NC, where I studied at Appalachian State University. I really enjoy hiking, cooking, watching shows, and spending time with my family. When I am not doing those things, you can often find me curled up reading a book or studying. I can not wait to start working with students and offering any support I can.
Mia Huffman
She/Her
Mya Hurst
She/Her
I am a second year studying Criminal Justice and Sociology with a concentration in social problems and policy. In my free time, I love spending time outdoors, cooking, spending time with my friends, and dancing. I look forward to meeting you and providing resources you might need to have a successful time here at UNC Charlotte!
Turner Medlicott
He/Him
I’m in my second year in the Masters of Social Work program, and have a passion for working in healthcare and with underrepresented populations. I did my undergrad at UNC Chapel Hill, and am a diehard Tar Heel sports fan (basketball, field hockey, soccer, football, you name it)! In my free time, I enjoy being active outdoors, exploring new music, kicking butt in Mario Party, and finding great food spots around Charlotte. I can’t wait to learn your story and help you accomplish the goals that fit YOU!
Cole Mlostek
They/Them
I am a Junior at Charlotte studying Computer Science with a Concentration in Bioinformatics and Minoring in Biology! Some things I enjoy are reading, listening to music, and just hanging out with my friends. Some of my favorite music genres include EDM and some of the more mainstream music. When I’m not listening to music or reading you can find me studying and doing homework to make sure I get my work done on time.
Ava Peters
She/Her
I’m in my second semester in the Masters of Public Health program, and have an interest in mental health in the justice system and policy change. I did my undergrad at UNC Chapel Hill in Psychology, and am a big basketball and football fan! In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors (reading, hiking, swimming, soaking in the sun(!), finding new plants to decorate my house, hosting friends, and finding great food spots around Charlotte. I can’t wait to meet you and help you build the skills necessary to accomplish all your goals!
Arjun Phadke
He/Him
Kasha Seltzer
She/Her
I am a second-year graduate student in Counseling, concentrating in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am interested in becoming a therapist and working with young adults. I graduated undergrad with a major in History with minors in American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In my free time, I like to cook, discover new restaurants, read, and spend time with my partner, family, and friends. I am so excited to meet you and help you navigate all the amazing things UNC Charlotte has to offer!
Lisandro Valdivia Saucedo
He/Him/El
Emma Wical
She/Her