Staff List

Peer Mentor Leads

Chanell Sosa

Hi! My name is Chanell Sosa and this is my third year at Weber State! I was born and raised right here in Ogden, UT. The major I'm going for is a Bachelors in Communications. I'm still figuring out my emphasis. I did already get my Associate's in General Studies! I also have an Associate's in Digital Media. I'm the first in my family to attend college, I love to be outdoors, and I like to meet new people. I especially love to swim and play basketball. I was part of the Peer Mentor Program three years ago as a mentee and let me tell you - I loved it! It was nice to have someone I could go to and get help if I needed it and to have someone to help guide me. Mostly after what we all went through during the pandemic, it was nice to have this program make me feel included. This is my third year with the peer mentor program. I applied to be a mentor 2 years ago but now this year I'm a peer mentor lead! My main goal for myself is to graduate from college and to have a job that I love.

Peer Mentors

Adriana Munoz

Hablo Español
adrianamunoz@weber.edu

Jinni Messenger

jinnimessenger@weber.edu

Jinni Messenger

I'm Jinni Messenger Moore, I am a Junior majoring in Botany with a Chemistry minor and also working towards a GIS certification. I was raised in Layton and I have lived here in Ogden for the past 4 years with my husband and our three cats. I enjoy reading, swimming, gardening, and drawing in my free time. I hope to take what I learn here at WSU and put it to use to improve our local environment, as I firmly believe you should always leave things better than you found it.

Akanksha Singh

akankshasingh@weber.edu

Maximus Wildey

maximuswildey@weber.edu

Maximus Wildey

Hi, my name is Maximus Wildey! I’m from all over California and spent my last year at San Diego State University. I felt very secluded attending that college, but I now feel like I’m a part of this college at Weber state! I currently working as hard as I can to get onto the cheerleading program at Weber state. If I’m not doing that I’m usually at Tracy hall working on physics or calculus for my Mechanical Engineering degree!

Brennon Martinez

brennonmartinez@weber.edu

Brennon Martinez

My name is Brennon Martinez, I’m a freshman with a major in psychology. After graduating from Weber State, I planned to attend Utah State. I feel like my passion in life is to help others. Outside of school I also work as a disability caregiver. I enjoy meditating like taking walks and long drives. My motto I try to have is a positive mental attitude. (PMA)

Takuya Yamada

takuyayamada@weber.edu

Takuya Yamada

Hi, my name is Ty, I am originally from Tokyo Japan, and am currently a Junior with a marketing major. In my free time, I love to watch football, and basketball, and play tennis with my friends. I have chosen to serve as a Peer Mentor, is during my first semester at WSU I also reached out to the Peer Mentor program and they helped me get involved in school and adapt to college. I am excited to be a part of the peer mentor program and help students.

Michelle Nunez Zeballos

mnunezzeballoscarden@weber.edu

Michelle Nunez Zeballos

My name is Michelle, I am from Peru. My major is Social Work and this is my third semester at Weber State. I love this school and I hope to complete my bachelor and continue studying to get my clinical social work master. I love to help and I enjoyed talking with people. I love to connect to learn about other cultures. I love dancing and playing volleyball. Another of my hobbies it is to cook Peruvian food. My words of advice is Weber State is a great school and has a lot of resources for students that you can take advantage while your time in Weber. Be proud to be a Wildcat!

Professional Staff

Olga G. Antonio, MSEd

Mentor Coordinator
Hablo Español
Student Services 174
801-626-7332
olgaantonio@weber.edu

Olga G. Antonio, MSEd

Hola! I was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, grew up in Texas and have been in Utah for the last 8+ years. I got my bachelors of science in biology with a minor in chemistry as well as a masters in higher education student affairs administration from Baylor University. I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in higher education so I can continue to positively influence college students' lives.

Andrea Salcedo, MEd

Mentor Advisor
Hablo Español
Student Services 173
801-626-7342
andreasalcedo@weber.edu

Andrea Salcedo, MEd

Hello! I am the Mentor Advisor for the Peer Mentor Program. My role is working closely with peer mentors and campus partners to ensure positive mentoring relationships are a key part of the WSU experience. I am a proud Mexican-American & first-gen WSU alum with a bachelor's degree in Child & Family Studies and Psychology. I completed my master’s of education from the University of Utah. My favorite thing about working with students is getting to know students and working with them to feel empowered in their stories and goals. Off-campus, I love to play soccer, read, bouldering, spend time with my dog, and try out new arts and crafts!

Dr. Linda Oda

Consultant Depiction by artist Ted Nagata
lkoda@weber.edu

Eduardo Franco

Faculty and Staff Mentoring Advisor
Student Services 150S
801-626-8516
eduardofranco@weber.edu

Eduardo Franco

Hello! My name is Eduardo. I advise the Faculty and Staff Mentors Program on campus. Been here at Weber for about 4 years now. I am a Weber alumnus from the Social Work Program; class of Spring '20. I was born in California and raised here in Ogden for most of my life. I love Ogden, Weber State, and my role in helping faculty and staff get involved in mentoring roles with students! Some fun facts about me include:
My Values: Faith & Recognition
My Clifton Strengths: Maximizer, Communication, Woo, Adaptability, Connectedness

Allen Abraham

Admin and Marketing Specialist

allenabraham@weber.edu

Allen Abraham

Hello, My name is Allen Abraham. I am an international student from a small city in Tanzania called Arusha. I can speak 2 languages, Swahili, and English. I am currently a Sophomore, pursuing a Computer Science Major. My hobbies are music, exercise, and nature walks. The best advice that I have to give is to let go, and let God.

Annysa Reyes

Student Program Manager
Hablo Español
annyssareyes@weber.edu

Annysa Reyes

My name is Annyssa Reyes. I'm from Aurora, Illinois. Which is a suburb of Chicago. I'm currently a freshman, majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting. Hope to go to law school after I graduate! I love to travel and try new foods. Since being in Utah, I've learned I love to hike and spend time outdoors. Being an out of state and far from family is hard, but finding the Peer Mentor Program has helped me find a family here at Weber. Piece of advice is to push yourself out of your comfort zone and get involved!