mission
In 2001, several UCLA students took action in creating a non profit organization that embodied the characteristics of selflessness, inspiration, and leadership. Through collaborative efforts with Volunteers of America, the Mentorship Program at UCLA took the large youth community residing in the government-subsidized apartments of North Hollywood and brought them under their guidance.
Mentorship is now an entirely student run year-long program that facilitates one-on-one relationships between student volunteers at UCLA and children from these underserved communities in North Hollywood.​​ Mentors act to support and empower their mentees to further discover and follow their passions, gain a greater understanding of the world around them, and pursue higher education. By the creation and preservation of these meaningful relationships, Mentorship has withstood 20 years of life and continues to grow.
impact
committee
octavio santana
Program Director
Octavio is a fourth year psychobiology major. He's excited to be in a position where he can connect with everyone and impact each age group, something he strongly values and finds very rewarding!
Fun fact: He was the lead role for a play at UCLA and has a pit bull named Zeke in the 559.
ANABELLA GALAN
ES Program Coordinator
Anabella is a third year education and social transformation major and math for teaching minor. She's excited to welcome the new mentees and mentors joining the MSHIP family this year, as well as reunite returning members!
Fun fact: She ran a Dance Moms fan page in elementary school.
CARLOS BANDA
MS Program Coordinator
Carlos is a fourth year psychobiology major from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He's excited to keep connecting with mentors and make new friends, and put on fun events for the kids!
Fun fact: He enjoys going to the gym, playing volleyball, trying new foods, watching movies, and traveling.
ANNIE THONGVATHSA
HS Program Coordinator
Annie is a third year psychobiology major. She's excited to make new memories and build stronger friendships and connect with everyone and the kids!
Fun fact: She's a first generation Laotian-American from the 559 (Fresno).
JADELIEN LIEU
Logistics Coordinator
Jade is a fourth year MIMG major and global health minor. She's super excited to make the most of her senior year and really make the time she has left with the kids and her mentee count!
Fun fact: She's super good at Mario Kart and Word Hunt.
SILOUS RAMELLI
Treasurer
Silous is a third year mechanical engineering major. He's excited for this year's field trips!
Fun fact: He's learning how to play the guitar.
lulu mares
Program Director
Lulu is a third year psychology and education and social transformation double major. She's excited to grow the MSHIP community, connect with mentors and mentees to create so many fun memories this year!
Fun fact: She loves concerts, the beach, and meeting new people.
BILLY HAYES
ES Program Coordinator
Billy is a third year psychology major and education studies minor. He's most excited to join the elementary school kids this year because they're obviously the best!
​Fun fact: He snuck into Coachella to watch Frank Ocean perform.
BEN ZHANG
MS Program Coordinator
Ben is a fourth year physiological science major. He's excited to see mentors and mentees form strong bonds and continue being a part of it!
Fun fact: He took his first steps in Hawaii.
SAMANTHA NGUYEN
HS Program Coordinator
Samantha is a fourth year neuroscience major. She's excited to work with the kiddos since its her last year at UCLA!
Fun fact: She can rap the majority of "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore.
ANOUSHKA PRASAD
Logistics Coordinator
Anoushka is a fourth year psychobiology major and global health minor. She's excited to continue to strengthen bonds with returning mentors as well as meeting and getting to know new mentors, and see her mentee again!
Fun fact: She once got a free 75 inch TV from Ellen.