Graduate Mentors

Mentorship for continuing and/or graduating Badge students!

Current Number of Mentors: 3

Drestine Leogo

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Transferred from: College of the Canyons

Hi there, I鈥檓 Drestine! I am a Filipino American, first-year graduate student studying to become a Speech-Language Pathologist! My current interests in the field include bilingualism, fluency and early intervention, but I鈥檓 excited to explore more during my program. I am an Orange Lab research assistant, Chair of Advertisement and Graphic Design for CSUN NSSLHA (National Student Speech, Language, Hearing Association), and one of the Social Media Influencers for the College of Health and Human Development. Badge has influenced my personal, academic, and professional growth, and I can鈥檛 wait to keep helping transfer students this year-can鈥檛 wait to meet you all! (P.S I like concerts, desserts and books!)

Office Hours: Tuesdays, 12pm-1:30pm (On Zoom)

Crystal Lopez

Master of Science in Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Transferred from: Oxnard College

Crystal Lopez has served as a peer mentor with the Badge Project for over three years, spanning her undergraduate transfer to CSUN and her transition into her graduate program in Communication Disorders.

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 12 - 2 PM

Ghana Gordon Coons

Masters in Kinesiology specializing in Physical Education

Transferred from:聽Antelope Valley Community College

Hi, my name is Ghana Gordon Coons, I聽am a Kinesiology major specializing in Physical Education. After completing my bachelor鈥檚 degree and earning my teaching credentials, I aspire to work in the Los Angeles Unified School District. I am a Badge Project Senior Mentor and President of the Transfer Student Alliance Club. In my free time, I enjoy cooking international cuisines, with a particular focus on Asian, Italian, and African dishes. I also love listening to audiobooks or listening to classical music during my commute. A fun fact about me is that, as a kid, I taught myself how to use chopsticks and used chopsticks for a whole year instead of using western utensils. My favorite mantra is 鈥淲hen I was a Child I looked like my parents; but now that I am older, I look like my choices.鈥

Office Hours: Fridays, 11am - 12:15pm