My name is Patrick D. Smith and I am the Executive Director, Office of Mentoring Services and Leadership Development.
Additionally, I serve as the advisor for the Men of Color Leadership Institute. Role models who have been instrumental in my life include my father, Johnnie C. Smith Sr., and my two brothers (Ervin and Johnnie Jr.). They have provided the foundation of positive values that has molded my character.

I am a senior majoring in English with a minor in Political Science and receiving a certificate in Business Management from the LAMP program. This is my third year as a Peer Mentor and my first year as a Lead peer Mentor. Apart from FASE, I serve as the Chair of Academics for Chi Alpha Epsilon honor society, I am the Vice President for Multicultural Pre-Law Society, and I am a member of the Campus Judicial Board. When I graduate I plan on attending law school though I do not know which type of law I want to study. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, shopping, and watching funny movies.

My name is Dayana Arellano and I am a senior at Indiana University. I am working towards a major in chemistry and I have two minors, biology and French. I am currently in the process of applying for graduate school in order to earn a masters degree in health care administration. In my three years at this school, I have participated in various activities such as break dancing, the IU run club, and the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. I really enjoy running and I was also a member of the team MEZCLA for the little 50 competition. I have also had the opportunity to work in a research lab and assist with basic laboratory responsibilities. I am starting my second year as a peer mentor and so far I have really enjoyed the opportunity. I enjoy working with others to help them overcome obstacles, especially those that are familiar to me, and better understand IU and all it has to offer. I really hope that college is a great experience for everyone and that they are able to see, and obtain, all the opportunities that it has to offer.

Hi and welcome to FASE! My name is Alejandro Argüello and I am a senior majoring in Economic Consulting through the Business Economics and Public Policy Department at the Kelley School of Business. I was born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua where I lived for seventeen years until I left the country to pursue my bachelor's degree in the US. Despite being a dual citizen, transitioning from Nicaragua to the US was not easy. The experience taught me really valuable lessons like how to cope with adverse settings; or how to better adapt to changing environments, and a whole other range of experiences I hope to share with you as a mentor and friend. On the other side, I am a very active person who is fanatically in loved with soccer and meeting new people! Upon graduation I hope to go into the consulting field where I hope to be challenged once again and gain a whole new set of experiences! Thanks for reading and I hope to meet you soon!

Hello my name is Alexis Artis. I am currently a sophomore at Indiana University. I came in with GROUPS 2011. I plan on majoring in Business but I am not sure which aspect as of now. I was born and raised in East Chicago, IN. I graduated from Thea Bowman Leadership Academy in 2011. During high school I was on the varsity basketball and volleyball team all four years. I love to learn new things. Some other interests of mine are shopping, hanging with friends, and going to church. I am very passionate about helping others in every way that I can and that is why I love mentoring. I am excited about this upcoming year because of the great events FASE has to offer.

Hi! My name is Christine Bestman and I'm a junior at IUB, majoring in Human Biology. I was born in Woodbridge, New Jersey and went to school in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Perry Meridian High School. I plan on furthering my education after I receive my Bachelor's Degree and hopefully gain admittance into the Optometry program here in Bloomington. I've played the viola since the fifth grade, I love playing tennis, and spending time with my family.

Hi! My name is Rachael Brucker. I will be a sophmore at IU in the 2013-2014 school year. I'm double majoring in spanish and social work/counseling (still trying to decide!) I am really interested in the world and traveling all of it one day! When I first graduate from college I'm hoping to get a job that takes high school kids abroad to do volunteer work. I love the outdoors, anything with spanish/spanish culture, bowling, football and soccer. I'm looking forward to meeting lots of new people through FASE mentoring!

My name is Sung Won Chung. I am a senior in the Kelley School of Business majoring in accounting and operations management with a minor in psychology. I will be enrolled in a Master's Accounting program next Fall 2013. This will be my first year as a mentor transitioning from the Savants program in the former Office for Women's Affairs. I am also involved with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship on campus. In my free time I play guitar and sing in talent shows or random events.

Hello my name is Jose M Delgado and I am a junior at Indiana University. I am from Munster, IN. My major is Mathematics Education, and with that I hope to become a high school math teacher one day. I graduated from Munster High School in 2010. I love playing sports, spending time with my family, and hanging out with friends. Soccer is my favorite sport to play and watch, but I also go crazy for Indiana Basketball. I am really excited for my 3rd year here at IU. It has been a fantastic time and I have met a lot of friends. I love to joke around with people and to have a good time. Finally, I am a member of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. I am very excited to be a part of FASE and meeting everyone this year.

My name is Nick Drancik, and I am a junior majoring in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation in the Kelley School of Business. I was born and raised my entire life in Naperville, IL. Throughout high school I devoted a large amount of my free time participating in sports like lacrosse and wrestling. I am a proud member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at Indiana University. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, working out, and playing video games like FIFA and Call of Duty. This is my first year as a FASE Peer Mentor and I look forward to experiencing it with my protégés.

My name is Sara Empson and I am a senior and IU. I am from Bloomfield, In. I am double majoring in Elementary and Special Education. After graduating in May, I hope to attend grad school and eventually work at the university level. My interests include cooking, the outdoors, and anything supernatural. I am a part of the Student Council for Exceptional Children and like to volunteer with special needs organizations in the area. Currently, I am training for a half marathon. I am also a student supervisor in the café at Eigenmann, so you should come down and visit me sometime!

My name is Brian Fisher and I'm a senior double majoring in Astrophysics and Physics. I grew up in northern Virginia, but recently moved to Houston, Texas. For the next step in my career I'm planning to attend law school, but I'm also interested in eventually working for NASA or the CIA. I have many hobbies including astronomy, entrepreneurship, video games, and sports. I love to play all sports, but my favorites are football, tennis, and rock climbing. Thanks for reading!

Hello all! My name is Vanessa. I am currently a senior, majoring in Community Health through the School of Public Health. This is my first year as a Peer Mentor and I"m really excited by it. Apart from FASE, I've been a member of the Indiana University Rowing team, former Black Student Union President, VP of Recruitment of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc, on the Executive Board of the Multicultural Greek Council, and a Savant with the Office of Women's Affairs. My future although unclear, is very bright! I may not know what career I want to go into for the rest of my life, but I know it will be a great ride! I love having a good time, making others laugh, and traveling wherever my heart (and little red car) can take me.

Hi, my name is Shelia Hall and I am currently a senior at IUB majoring in Public Health/ Health Administration with a minor in Psychology. I am from Danville, IL and my family has lived in Indianapolis for 6 years. I plan on furthering my education after I receive my Bachelor's Degree and receive a Masters in Public health and Health Care administration. I also currently work as a behavioral therapist for children with Autism. In my free time I like to try new things, visit family and friends, shop, and participate in activities for my church in Indianapolis.

Hi! My name is Hannah Heard and I am a sophomore and Indiana University studying International Business and Marketing through the Kelley School of Business. I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and plan to return there later in life. My dream job would be doing marketing for Nike. I love watching college basketball and NFL, and enjoy playing volleyball and running. Upon graduating from IU I hope to have the opportunity to travel while learning about different aspects of business and culture in other countries. I am very driven and believe that "Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire." -Arnold H. Glasow. I look forward to meeting you and I am excited for another great year!

Hi I'm Robert Hollins I am a sophomore double majoring in Biology and Criminal Justice. My future goals consist of either enrolling in Dental School or obtaining a position in the FBI. In my spare time I enjoy watching the Bulls play, playing football, and hanging out with friends.

My name is Silas Humphries, and I am a sophomore majoring in Finance and Economic Consulting in the Kelley School of Business. I was born and raised in Anderson, Indiana, but I graduated from the Indiana Academy on the Ball State University campus. I enjoy traveling and hanging out with my friends and family. Finding unique opportunities and gaining new experiences are my main goals while also pursuing academic excellence. I look forward to helping others make their time at Indiana University unforgettable.

My name is Samantha Karlin and I am from Los Angeles, California. I am a senior majoring in social work with a minor in human development and family studies. After graduation I plan to attend graduate school and receive my master's degree in social work. This is my first year as a FASE peer mentor and I am really looking forward to the experience. In my free time I enjoy cooking, yoga and travelling. Thank you for reading!

Hey! My name is Emily Manzanares and I'm a sophomore in the Kelley School of Business majoring in Finance and International Business with a minor in Spanish. I was born in Peru, but i've been living in the south side of Indianapolis, where I graduated from Perry Meridian High School. This is my first year as a FASE mentor and besides mentoring I'm Gamma Phi Omegas's secretary. I love to play and watch tennis and I'm obsessed with Rafa Nadal. something I would like to do before I graduate is to study abroad in China. I'm really excited for this and I can't wait to meet you all.

Hello there! My name is Catherine (Caty) Munden. I am currently a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and History. I grew up in Scottsburg, IN (a very small town that most have never heard of) in southern Indiana and graduated from Scottsburg High School. I am currently reviewing my options considering graduate school, however I hope to become a counselor and work with children. Outside of classes and homework I love reading, volunteering, working out, and spending time with family/friends. Many of the groups/activities I take part in on campus are centered around leadership and volunteering. I currently work for the Monroe County CASA (a non-profit organization that works to benefit abused and neglected children) and at the local Dairy Queen back home over the summer. I first heard of the FASE program at summer orientation prior to my freshman year here at IUB. Since then I have realized the vast amount of opportunities the program has to offer, and I am very excited to see what this year has to offer!

My name is Angela and I'm a Junior majoring in Art History and Classical Art and Archaeology, and I'm also minoring in Classical Greek. I love all things ancient, and this summer I'm putting my academic passion into practice by going on an archaeological dig. Connecting passion with practice is something I hope to inspire in everyone, including those with very different interests than mine. I love Indian food, working at the IU Art Museum, reading, and working in the ceramics studio at Collins LLC, where I will probably live happily ever after for the rest of my undergraduate career.

I am a Junior prelaw student studying Philosophy and Spanish, with a handful of minors. I play on the IU foosball team and also with the IU Mocktrial team. I am the academic chair of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity INC., as well as Phi Alpha Delta, Pre Law Fraternity. I graduated from Pike High School in Indianapolis. I love singing and dancing at the same time, doing volunteer work, getting involved with the church, and hanging out with friends. Also, I have had a job at a law firm in downtown Indianapolis for three years now. I look forward to a great year with all of you! Quote to live by- "I would rather be called names, be noticed and known because I am myself, than be like everyone else and be unnoticed."

Emilce Sanchez is a senior studying Policy Analysis and International Relations. She is involved in numerous organizations across campus including, Stonebelt, the Office of Sustainability, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. In her spare time, she likes to read non-fiction, sketch, and run long-distance (in preparation for a marathon). After graduation she hopes to become a Foreign Service Officer in Latin America, where she can put her ample experience in diversity education to use.

Hello! Welcome to the FASE program! I have been a peer mentor since 2011, and I am very excited to meet you! I was born and raised in Russia until I was 14 years old when I moved to Schaumburg, IL, with pretty limited English language capabilities. Four years later, I was fluent and thrilled to arrive at the beautiful campus of Indiana University. I am now majoring in Marketing and Entrepreneurship through Kelley School of Business with a minor in Russian. Sadly, this is my last year at Indiana University, but I have encountered many different experiences during my time here that helped me grow as a student, a friend, and a mentor. I am a devoted Indiana Basketball fan and a campus tour guide. I can't wait to hear about your experiences and interests, and I make a promise to do my best to answer any questions, help in difficult situations, or just be there when you need someone to talk!

My name is Melissa Utomo and I am a senior at the Kelley School of Business. This is my third year as a Peer Mentor and I’m looking forward to meeting you! I was originally born in Indonesia, but spent most of my childhood growing up in Louisiana. I moved to Indiana after high school because I wanted to pursue Business and immediately fell in love with the campus. I am a huge advocate for getting involved in the community whether it’s volunteer work or being a student leader in an organization. I am also a Serve I.T. intern at the Informatics school. Since it’s my fourth year at IU, I’ve encountered a variety of experiences that have taught me a great deal on how to be a happy, healthy, and accomplished student. As much as I dedicate myself to succeeding in class, I also love to socialize and have fun with friends. On my spare time I like to hike, read books, and work out.

My name is Rene Villa and I will be a senior during the 2011-2012 school year. I am majoring in Accounting and Finance in the Kelley School of Business, with a minor in Spanish. I attended Bishop Noll Institute, in Northwest IN. This is my first year as a FASE peer mentor, and I am also a member of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated. I enjoy hanging out with friends, sports, and working out. I have enjoyed my years here at Indiana University, and I hope to share the experience and meet you soon!

My name is Derricia Walters. I am a sophomore at IU majoring in psychology while double minoring inFrench and Health Systems Administration. After getting my bachelor's I will go on to Grad School where I hope to gain a PhD or PsyD in my chosen field. I am originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana and I have interests in several different hobbies and clubs. I like to try a little bit of everything! I like to stay busy with school, and being involved, and of course my proteges!

Hi, my name is Phillisha Wathen; I am a sophomore majoring in Studio Fine Arts with minors in Japanese and Liberal Arts Management. I'm from Indianapolis, IN and graduated with honors from Lawrence Central High School. I am a 21st Century Scholar and member of The Liberal Arts Management Program(LAMP). I enjoy drawing, painting, and Japanese animation. I am inspired by artist like Miss Van, Tokidoki, and Tite Kubo and hope to one day be just as successful as them. In my spare time I also enjoy going to operas held at the IU Theaters and going to campus art shows.