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Thrive Peer Mentor Program

The THRIVE Peer Mentor Program is designed to create an ecosystem of support for our first year Percy Pierre Fellows and Deans Scholars. The program involves quarterly workshops, scheduled meetings with mentors, and tracking SMART goals.

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2025 Thrive Peer Mentors

  • Savannah Hays, Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Naomi Rankin, Civil and Systems Engineering
  • Makaya Chilekwa, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • Kyle Kaeo, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 
  • Donovan Vincent, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 
  • Samuel Lefcort, Computer Science
  • Petvy Li, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • Noah Barnes, Mechanical Engineering
  • LaDaisha Thompson, Biomolecular Engineering

As a mentor, I think the best part has been that I’ve been given the ability to give back. The only reason why I’ve made it to where I am today was because of the help of several people along the way. Being first generation, this was crucial in my development and ensuring I’m following the right path. I’ve always wanted to find a way to do the same for others and the Thrive program has given me that opportunity.

Headshot photo of Miguel Diaz-Lopez Dr. Miguel Diaz Lopez, 2024-2025 THRIVE Mentor Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Student Ambassadors

The Graduate Ambassador Program offers graduate students a unique opportunity to actively engage with campus life through leadership and service. As Graduate Ambassadors, students represent the School of Engineering while contributing to key initiatives in recruitment/outreach and enhancing the graduate student experience.

The Graduate Ambassadors Program is an initiative supported through the Johns Hopkins University Roadmap under Student Goals.

Graduate Ambassador Kyle Kaeo speaking with Propel participant during Propel Symposium

2025 Graduate Ambassadors

  • Naomi Rankin, Civil and Systems Engineering 
  • Donovan Vincent, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 
  • Kyle Kaeo, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • Savannah Hays, Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Matthew Engquist, Materials Science

Explore Hopkins

EHOP is designed to provide all students who contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community with an intimate opportunity to learn more about our graduate programs.

Questions? We'd love to hear from you.

Stacey Marks Cager

Outreach and Belonging Program Manager