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Mentoring Undergraduate Student Experience |
Program Participants apply to participate in the program in the first several weeks of the current semester. All applications are reviewed based on current interests and applicants are paired based on academic experience & future career plans.
If you are interested in participating, please review the information on our website and feel free to contact us with any questions.
If you are interested in participating, please review the information on our website and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Luis Gutierrez
(Program Lead)
(Program Lead)
Fall 2023 - Current
Luis is a first-year graduate student in the I/O Psychology program at SFSU. He obtained his bachelors in psychology and a minor in business at San Jose State University. While undergoing his undergraduate studies, Luis primarily worked at Tesla’s Fremont Factory as a test-driver and an assembly line production associate. His I/O research interests include AI, training and development, person analytics, and employee motivation. In his free time, Luis enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and going out for a run.
Luis is a first-year graduate student in the I/O Psychology program at SFSU. He obtained his bachelors in psychology and a minor in business at San Jose State University. While undergoing his undergraduate studies, Luis primarily worked at Tesla’s Fremont Factory as a test-driver and an assembly line production associate. His I/O research interests include AI, training and development, person analytics, and employee motivation. In his free time, Luis enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and going out for a run.
Current Mentors
Sarah Brauer (Cognitive Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current Sarah is a third year Cognitive Psychology masters student in the Mind, Brain, Behavior program at SFSU. She is interested in the mechanistic and neurological underpinnings of conscious and unconscious processes, especially in habituation of involuntary conscious cognitions. During her undergraduate studies at SFSU, Sarah was a research assistant in the Motivation and Emotion research laboratory, and in the Stress, Trauma, and Resilience laboratory, which both have a clinical emphasis. Prior to SF State, Sarah had her own esthetics business. She will graduate in Spring of 2024. |
Sean Hennigan (Social Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current Sean started his master's in Psychology with a concentration in Social, Personality, and Affective Sciences in the Fall of 2022. He graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 2021 and has since worked as a Research Associate at the University of California, San Francisco researching game-based learning as a means of increasing career self-efficacy and parent-child communication. Currently, he is involved in the Personality & Well-Being lab at SFSU where he is conducting research related to LGBTQ+ well-being and relationship satisfaction. He hopes to graduate in the Spring of 2024. |
Mackenzie Hernandez (Social Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current Mackenzie is a graduate student studying social, personality, and affective psychology. Prior to attending SF State, Mackenzie received their undergraduate degree in psychology at Sacramento State. Their master’s thesis is central to gender and identity in a social lens. Mackenzie often finds themselves meditating, walking their cat, crocheting and watching anime. Music is their favorite coping mechanism, and they read tarot. Ultimately, Mackenzie is interested in trauma/grief counseling for individuals within the prison industrial complex. Motivational and positive psychology—a focus on rehabilitation—are their reasons for doing so. They plan to graduate in May of 2025. |
Jenn Yow (Developmental Psychology) Spring 2023 - Current Jenn is earning her master's degree in the Developmental Psychology concentration after graduating in 2022 with her B.A. in Psychology through the blended B.A./M.A. SF Scholars Program at SFSU where she also worked in the PWB Lab as an Undergrad RA. Her research interests include: socioemotional development and relationships; behavioral and substance addiction; the mind-body connection; and the utilization of mindfulness practices to foster physical and mental health and well-being over the Lifespan. |
Karen Tarango (Mind, Brain, & Behavior) Spring 2024 Karen Tarango is a master's student in the Psychological Science program with a concentration in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology at the University of Texas at El Paso. At SFSU, she is working with Dr. Geisler at the CP Lab. Her master thesis is focusing on investigating the distinct neural correlates of dyslexia. In her free time, she likes to crochet, cook, and be active. |
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Jennifer Alvarado (I/O Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current Jennifer is a first-generation graduate student pursuing her master's in I/O Psychology at SFSU. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in management and leadership from Cal Poly Pomona in Spring 2023. Her current research interests include employee motivation, training and development, and employee health and safety. She is currently looking for an internship in Human resources. Outside of school, Jennifer enjoys being in nature, going to the gym, and exploring new coffee shops. She plans to graduate in Spring 2025. |
Kassidy Martinez (I/O Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current Kassidy started her masters in I/O Psychology at SFSU in Fall 2023. She received her B.A. in psychology from Humboldt State University. She currently assists in Dr. Eschelman's lab as a research assistant. Her interests within I/O psychology include job burnout, work/life balance, and other mental health-related topics in the work environment. Before coming to SFSU, she worked as a substitute teacher and behavior interventionist. She plans to obtain an internship relating to I/O psychology for her second year of graduate studies. She plans to graduate in Spring of 2025. |
Monica Thuy Tran (I/O Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current Monica is a first-year I/O psychology graduate student at SFSU. Her research focus includes AI, virtual environments, group dynamics, and communication. Her ultimate goal is to enhance research-based decision-making for a more sustainable and profitable work culture in Fortune 500 companies. Monica strongly believes those in leadership roles are responsible for developing the knowledge and skills to bring out the maximum potential of their employees so she's driven to continually refine the skills needed to foster environments that promote growth. During her free time, Monica enjoys practicing martial arts, running, and camping. She will graduate in Spring 2025. |
Nicolo Tocchini (I/O Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current Nico is a first year student in the I/O psychology master’s program. His research interests are integrating the study of personality and how it relates to training in the workplace. After his master’s Nico plans on pursuing a PhD. He is excited to be part of the muse program and offer some insight for undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate school. He will graduate in the spring of 2025. |
Nishka Vipul (I/O Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current Nishka is a first year I/O Psychology graduate student at SFSU. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in cognitive science at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research interests include DEI, organizational change, leadership training and development, and employee wellbeing. She is passionate about mental health and works as a mental health coach. She hopes to work in consulting for companies and eventually, for non-profits. Her hobbies and interests include dancing, reading, and spending time in nature. |
McGyver Ye (I/O Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current McGyver is a first-year student in the I/O Psychology masters program at SFSU. He received his bachelor's degree in Psychological Science with a minor in Digital Information Systems at the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology in personnel management, attention span, and how personality impacts recruiting decisions, group cohesion, leadership, and success in the workplace. He plans to graduate in the Spring of 2025. |
Julie Zhu (I/O Psychology) Fall 2023 - Current Julie is a first-year international graduate student in the I/O Psychology master’s program at SFSU. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Toronto in 2022. Her current research interests include talent management, employee well-being, and implementing technology at work. Outside of school, she loves to travel and explore for good food. She plans to graduate in the Spring of 2025. |
Victoria Zaarour (I/O Psychology) Spring 2024 Victoria started her masters in I/O Psychology at SFSU in Fall 2023. She graduated from UC San Diego in 2022 with a B.S in Psychology and a minor in Business. Her interests are in Burnout Prevention and Occupational Health in the areas of Law Enforcement and the Healthcare industry. She is currently looking for an internship in these areas to gain experience and widen her knowledge, and plans to graduate Spring 2025. |
Making opportunities stronger!
MUSE is facilitated by the WorkTech Research Lab & the Psychology Department at San Francisco State University
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