About Us

Peer Advisors

Peer advisors help students declare majors and make connections with faculty, review research opportunities, and explore study abroad and options for independent and interdisciplinary study.

For general questions about the peer advising program, or to be referred to a peer advisor, email peeradvising@rochester.edu. To keep up with what's new in the program, check us out on Instagram.

The peer advising team is managed by Director Angela Buchiere.

Peer advisors are available for support Monday through Friday in Lattimore Hall at the CCAS Counter. Or, contact them via the chat option at the bottom of the screen.

Isabella Rocha—Lead Peer Advisor

Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Political science/economics
Class standing: Senior

Favorite spot to study on campus: Either the Welles Brown Room, the Periodical Reading Room, or Level B Stacks

What you will find me doing outside of class: Running, Mock Trial, Model UN, talking about politics, or listening to Taylor Swift

Sam Trisciani—Lead Peer Advisor

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Philosophy
Class standing: e5

Favorite spot to study on campus: The stacks

What you will find me doing outside of class: I like to read, draw, write, play video games, and generally enjoy doing anything outside whether it be a sport, studying at an outdoor table, or going for a hike.

Princess Aniagboso

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Majors: Psychology and neuroscience
Class standing: Junior

Favorite spot to study on campus: Periodical Reading Room or Art and Music library

What you will find me doing outside of class: Reading a book or hanging out with friends

Giovanni Monteiro-Do Canto

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Political science
Class standing: Senior

Favorite spot to study on campus: The Stacks at Rush Rhees (B)

What you will find me doing outside of class: I am a member for several minority cultural organizations on campus including PASA, SOCA, Pre-Law Society, and Minority Business Alliance. I am also currently a legal intern at the Monroe County Public Defender's office. I did mock trial from my freshman to junior year in which I was a witness. I captained for the unstacked season during my sophomore and junior year. I also love to workout a few times a week.

Faith Orisakwe

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Health, behavior, and society
Class standing: Junior

Favorite spot to study on campus: iZone!

What you will find me doing outside of class: Getting peppermint tea at Connections or hosting an event at the Douglass Leadership House!

Andrew Zhang

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Philosophy
Class standing: Junior

Favorite spot to study on campus: Top floor of Carlson

What you will find me doing outside of class: I'm a Speaking Fellow for the WSAP, a Student Alumni Ambassador, and president of the Asian American Alliance club on campus!