Our team is here to support you in becoming a competitive applicant for graduate programs, health professional schools, or law schools through personalized guidance and a variety of workshops and events designed to strengthen your preparation.
Michael Aldarondo-Jeffries
Raquel Aurora Toro-Espinal
Jennifer Farran, Ed.D.
Kelsey Limonta
Heba Akbar
Erin Smith
Priya Geer
Alexander Acevedo
David Robinson
Samuel Wolfe
Bianca Enriquez
Director
Assistant Director
Responsibilities: Oversee the McNair Scholars Program and mentor students pursuing PhDs. Coordinate graduate school preparation programming; develop institutional partnerships; and cultivate a strong McNair Scholar community at UCF.
Education: Master of Arts in Counselor Education, Career Counseling Graduate Certificate, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Fun Fact: I enjoy adrenaline-filled adventures like paragliding, waterfall repelling, motorcycle rides and am always open to seeing a beautiful sunrise or sunset at the beach.
Assistant Director
Academic Support Coordinator II
Responsibilities: Support student success by providing guidance in in Pre-Health, Pre-Law, and Pre-Graduate planning, supervise and provide training to Peer Mentor team, and assist in management of structured programs: Pre-Health Scholars, Pre-Law Scholars, and Pre-Graduate Knights.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education ’16 from University of Central Florida, Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology (in progress) from University of Central Florida
Fun fact: Can be lured to almost any location with the promise of a cold Dr. Pepper.
Academic Support Coordinator II
Responsibilities: Develops partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinates programming for pre-graduate, pre-health, and pre-law students, and leads GPS Prep’s Ambassador Program and Student Advisory Council, supporting students in becoming competitive applicants for graduate and professional school.
Education: Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, University of Central Florida; Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design, University of Central Florida
Fun Fact: I enjoy traveling and discovering new cities, cultures, and experiences.
Graduate Assistant
Education: Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (In Progress)
Fun Fact: Yellow is my favorite color!
Graduate Assistant
Education: Juris Doctorate in Law ‘23, Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration ‘20, Master of Arts in Counselor Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (In Progress)
Peer Mentor
Responsibilities: Provides guidance and support to students preparing for graduate, health professional, and law school by helping them navigate the application process.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Spring ‘28) and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences – Neuroscience (Spring ‘28), with a minor in Sociology
Fun Fact: I’m a second-degree black belt in karate.
Peer Mentor
Responsibilities: Provides guidance and support to students preparing for graduate, health professional, and law school by helping them navigate the application process.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Spring ‘27)
Lead Peer Mentor
Responsibilities: Provides guidance and support to students preparing for graduate, health professional, and law school by helping them navigate the application process
Education: Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business, ‘26
Fun Fact: I have been skydiving and hope to go again soon.
Peer Mentor
Responsibilities: Provides guidance and support to students preparing for graduate, health professional, and law school by helping them navigate the application process.
Education: I am currently a biomedical sciences major at the University of Central Florida, where I am completing my undergraduate studies in preparation for a healthcare career. My coursework has included biochemistry, molecular biology, and immunology, which have helped me build a strong foundation in the life sciences.
Fun Fact: I played Division I soccer, which taught me discipline, teamwork, and how to perform under pressure.
Peer Mentor
Responsibilities: Provides guidance and support to students preparing for graduate, health professional, and law school by helping them navigate the application process.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Pre-Clinical) with a minor in Psychology (Fall ‘26)
Fun Fact: I enjoy reading literary fiction, running, and researching neuroscience!
Peer Mentor
Responsibilities: Provides guidance and support to students preparing for graduate, health professional, and law school by helping them navigate the application process.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Spring ‘28)
Fun Fact: I am NASM (CPT) certified.
