CoE Peer Mentor Program
– Do you have questions about life at UM and what it’s like to be an Engineering student?
– Would you like to connect with other Michigan Engineers before you get to campus?
– Are you looking to join an inviting community that can support your college transition?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then the CoE Peer Mentor Program (PMP) would be great for you!
Our Mission
The mission of the CoE Peer Mentor Program is to successfully facilitate the transition to college life for incoming Michigan Engineers. We aim to provide you with resources for all of the scenarios that you may face in college. We want to help you succeed in classes, make friends, and establish a great foundation for the rest of your college careers. Through this program, we hope that you will find a sense of belonging and community within both the CoE Peer Mentor Program and the College of Engineering as a whole.
What Would I Do As a Mentee?
As a mentee in the program, you will be matched with your mentor over the summer. We match students based on what you want to be matched on, whether that’s major, hometown, hobbies, and more!
After you’re matched with your mentee, you will communicate throughout the summer via phone, email, text, etc. Once you get to campus, you will meet each other in person when you attend the PMP Kickoff in September! Throughout the semester, you will continue to communicate with your mentor and other mentees directly and by attending events that the PMP team puts on each month.
How Do I Join?
Each year we recruit mentors that are rising sophomores or above in February/March for the next academic year.
Please check back then for the 2025-2026 application. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.
PMP Student Coordinators
For more information, please contact us at: [email protected]
Morgan Graf
Hi, my name is Morgan Graf (she/her) and I am a senior in Industrial and Operations Engineering. I am from Palos Park, IL which is a south suburb of Chicago. I joined PMP as a mentee my freshman year, continued as a mentor during my sophomore year, was one of the student coordinators last year, and will continue as a coordinator this year! I am involved in a dance company on campus, a sorority, and of course PMP! I am so excited to continue in this role and make the transition experience as smooth as possible for first-year students. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns!
I am available to talk about:
- Getting involved on campus
- Navigating changing your major within COE
- How to get started recruiting for internships
- Reviewing and editing resumes (and other helpful resume resources)
- Finding the best restaurants in Ann Arbor
- Interests: traveling, dancing, music, spending time with friends, walks (specifically in the arb)
Amy Chen
Hello! My name is Amy Chen (she/her) and I am a junior studying Chemical Engineering. I am from Newburgh, IN and joined PMP as a mentee my freshman year. Since then, I served as a mentor sophomore year and currently as a coordinator for my junior year. On campus I am involved in Society of Women Engineers (SWE), First Generation Engineers, and ChemE Car to name a few! If you have any questions about getting involved on campus or transitioning to college, don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected]!
I am available to talk about:
- Being an out-of-state student
- Getting involved in research on campus
- Getting involved on campus
- Being a first-gen student
- How to acquire internships
- Finding a balance between work, school, and extracurricular activities
- Interest: trying out new restaurants, kayaking, Taylor Swift, reading, cooking/baking
Priya Kalra
Hi! My name is Priya Kalra (she/her) and I am currently a Junior studying Industrial and Operations Engineering. I am from Gaithersburg, Maryland. I joined PMP as a mentee my freshman year, served as a mentor during my sophomore year, and am now a coordinator this year! Please feel free to reach out to me ([email protected]), I would love to talk about anything!
I am available to talk about:
- Adjusting to college as an out-of-state student
- Getting involved on campus (clubs, professional organizations, student jobs)
- Balancing extracurricular activities with school
- Identifying as POC
- Navigating the dining halls with dietary restrictions
- Being in a residential learning community
- Recruiting and networking process for internships
- Interests: watching sports, exploring Ann Arbor, spending time outside, reading
Adrian Paucar
My name is Adrian Paucar, and I am a sophomore studying Computer Science in Engineering. I am from Miami and joined PMP as a mentee my freshman year. Since then, I served as a mentor sophomore year and decided to return as a student coordinator for my junior year. On campus I am involved in the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and Michigan, but also created my own finance club called First-Year Investments. If you have any questions about transitioning to college, recruiting for internships, etc, contact me at [email protected]
I am available to talk about:
- Getting involved on campus
- Navigating the Job Search
- Finding opportunities within Finance
- Reviewing and editing resumes
- Being an Out-of-State Student
- Interests: Traveling, Basketball, Running, Fashion, Programming
Anum Khan
Hi! My name is Anum Khan (she/her) and I am a junior studying Biomedical Engineering. I am from Canton, MI, and joined PMP as a mentee my freshman year, transitioned to a mentor during my sophomore year, and became a student coordinator this year! I am involved in volunteer organizations, identity based clubs, etc. I’m thrilled to begin this role and ensure a seamless transition for first year students. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions, concerns, or anything in general!
I am available to talk about:
- BME
- Reviewing and editing resumes
- Identifying as a POC on campus
- Getting engaged in campus research opportunities
- Balancing work, school, and extracurricular commitments
- Interests: traveling, spending time with friends, cooking/baking, and enjoying the outdoors!
Sierra Kammerer
Hi! My name is Sierra Kammerer (she/her) and I am a junior studying Chemical Engineering. I am from Commerce, MI and I joined PMP as a mentee my freshman year. Since then, I served as a mentor my sophomore year and currently as a coordinator my junior year. On campus I am involved in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a sorority, and of course PMP! Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
I am available to talk about:
- Getting involved on campus
- Applying and getting internships
- Finding a balance between work, school, clubs, and having fun!
- Joining a sorority
- Freshman roommate conflicts
- Interests: skiing, traveling, spending time with friends, sports, and reading