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Retention and Graduation Initiatives

Meet the PALs

Peer Assistant Leaders are dedicated student mentors here to support your academic journey at the University of Houston. Whether you're navigating your first semester or looking for guidance on campus resources, PALs are here to help you succeed. Each PAL brings unique experiences, majors, and passions. Take a moment to get to know them and don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re excited to connect with you!

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    Alyssa

    Major: Psychology  
    Class year: 2026 

    Meet Alyssa, proud member of the class of 2026, and a Psychology major in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Houston. As a Peer Assistant Leader, she keeps students engaged with their career choices and helps students stay on track to becoming successful.  

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    Andrea

    Major: Mathematics  
    Class year: 2027 

    Meet Andrea, proud member of the class of 2027, and a Mathematics’ major in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Houston. As a Peer Assistant Leader, Andrea is dedicated to problem solving and helping students navigate college life. 

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    Gabrielle

    Major: Art History 
    Class year: 2027 

    Meet Gabrielle, proud member of the class of 2027, and an Art History major in the College of the Arts at the University of Houston. As a Peer Assistant Leader, Gabrielle uses her attention to detail to understand her peers and address the questions or concerns that students have while at UH. 

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    Gyan

    Major: Electrical Engineering 
    Class year: 2027 

    Meet Gyan, proud member of the class of 2027, and an Electrical Engineering major in the College of Engineering at the University of Houston. As the marketing coordinator, Gyan utilizes his artistic talents and attention to detail from his degree to organize, record, and edit videos to showcase your PALs!  

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    Samantha

    Major: Strategic Communication 
    Class year: 2025 

    Meet Samantha, proud member of the class of 2025, and a Strategic Communication’s major in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Houston. As a Peer Assistant Leader (PAL), Samantha supports fellow students by helping them feel understood and ready to thrive at UH.  

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    Kamilah

    Major: Psychology
    Class Year: 2025

    Meet Kamilah, a Senior at the University of Houston majoring in Psychology and aspiring to become a Guidance Counselor. As a Peer Assistant Leader (PAL), Kamilah is dedicated to helping students discover their potential and find direction in their academic and personal lives.

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    Gavriela

    Major: Public Health 
    Class year: 2026 

    Meet Gavriela, proud member of the class of 2026, and a Public Health major in the College of Education at the University of Houston. As a Peer Assistant Leader, Gavriela draws from her leadership experience and campus involvement to guide students through their college journey and stay focused on their long-term goals.

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    Alexa

    Major: Architecture 
    Class year: 2028 

    Meet Alexa, proud member of the class of 2028, and an Architecture major in the College of Architecture and Design at the University of Houston. As a Peer Assistant Leader, she advocates for students' needs and connects with students to explore the many resources available on campus.