Espresso Shot 31 with Bush 285 Peer Mentors!
Today we welcome Vivian Ivory & Hilani Quinones. Both participated in the new Bush 285 Class as Peer Mentors.
Vivian is a sophomore honors international studies major, minoring in French language and women & gender studies. She grew up overseas but moved to Houston, Texas in high school. After graduation she decided to come to Texas A&M. On top of being a Peer Mentor, she is an officer for both the Aggie French Club, and the Council of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. She is a student worker in the Bush School Undergraduate Advising Office and works closely with our undergraduate advisors and department head. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in therapy or counseling, at a non-profit organization.
Hilani is currently a sophomore Honors Political Science major double minoring in History and English and pursuing a Legal History Certificate. She is from Brownsville, TX and on top of being a peer mentor she is a news reporter for The Battalion. Her future goals include earning a Juris Doctor in law and holding a career as an attorney and working in public policy or media.
Bush 285 is designed to help incoming students at the Bush School of Government & Public Service create their mission and purpose as students in higher education. The course is designed and created with each individual student in mind to provide a starting point in their educational journey. The goal of the course is to foster an inclusive environment that cultivates students’ sense of purpose towards public service, engagement in opportunities, and advance their overall understanding of the world. Students will develop self-efficacy, self-awareness, and a sense of purpose; become actively engaged in the learning environment inside and outside of the classroom and become socially integrated within the Bush School community.
SARAH, JAMIE, VIVIAN, & HILANI CHAT ABOUT
- What was the main draw to the Bush 285 Class?
- How was your working relationship with your instructor?
- What is your favorite part about your mentorship?
- How impactful do you feel your role in the program was?
- Is there any constructive feedback you would give to future students considering being a TA?
- If given the opportunity, would you do it again?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/first-year-experience/hullabaloo-u
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Jamie Burns
Manager at Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
Jamie is the marketing manager at the APCC. She started as assistant manager in 2014, moved to manager in 2018, and transitioned to her current role in 2020. She has over 15 years of experience in event planning, marketing and communication. Previously, she coordinated events and managed marketing efforts as a sales and marketing coordinator for a healthcare consulting firm in Dallas and managed several competitive dance studios in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Jamie graduated from Texas A&M University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in communication with a minor in tourism management. She graduated from IAVM Venue Management School in 2019, has her CVP (Certified Venue Professional) certification through IAVM and is a professional certified marketer through the American Marketing Association with a Marketing Management Certification.
When not working, Jamie enjoys spending time with her dog Ginger and her friends and family, watching Aggie sports, traveling, photography, dancing and listening to live music.
Sarah Chrastecky
Co-Host of the Coffee Talk Podcast & Director - Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
Sarah Chrastecky is the director of the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center, where she oversees all aspects of the operation.
Chrastecky graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art and a minor in psychology. Upon graduation, she moved to the Bryan/College Station area.
In the summer of 2009, Chrastecky began working for the APCC and caught the industry bug. During this time, she had the opportunity to expand her knowledge and passion by attending and graduating from the IAVM Venue Management School. In October of 2012, she transitioned to an associate director position for Chartwells Catering at Texas A&M University to continue her experience and business interests. She returned to the APCC as the manager in the summer of 2015. In February of 2017, she stepped in as interim director until June of 2018, when she accepted the director position.
Chrastecky is the mother of two beautiful boys and wife to a golf course superintendent. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, game nights, family movie nights and entertainment provided by sarcastic 10 and 4-year-olds.
Hilani Quinones
Hilani is a sophomore Honors Political Science major double minoring in History and English and pursuing a Legal History Certificate. I am from Brownsville, TX and am currently involved as a Bush 285 peer mentor and news reporter for The Battalion. My future goals include earning a Juris Doctor in law and holding a career as an attorney and working in public policy or media.
Vivian Ivory
My name is Vivian Ivory, I am a sophomore honors international studies major, minoring in French language and women & gender studies. I grew up overseas but moved to Houston, Texas in high school, where I graduated and decided to come to A&M. I was a BUSH 285 Peer Mentor this past semester, and I am an officer for both the Aggie French Club, and the Council of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. I am a student worker in the Bush School Undergraduate Advising Office and work closely with our undergraduate advisors and department head. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in therapy or counseling, at a non-profit organization.
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