Near-Peer Ambassadors

Richmond Promise Near-Peer Ambassadors are current college students (RP Scholars) who help advance RP’s mission by offering critical support to current high school and middle school students as well as incoming college freshmen.

As integral members of our team, Near-Peer Ambassadors join the RP College Access Team in providing in-classroom programming to local high schools. These RP Scholars serve as valuable resources for students who are navigating the college application process, and they are a key part of the services Richmond Promise provides to Richmond students.

Near Peer Ambassador Luis Barrera

Luis Barrera
Contra Costa College

2023 Near Peer Ambassador, Frida Gutierrez

Frida Gutierrez
Sacramento State University

2023 Near Peer Ambassador, Anjelika Khadka

Anjelika Khadka
UC Davis

Near Peer Ambassador, Malaika Khan

Malaika Khan
UC Berkeley

2023 Near Peer Ambassador and Summer Associate, Cristian Mendez

Cristian Mendez
Southern New Hampshire University

2023 Near Peer Ambassador and Summer Associate, Luis Orellana

Luis Orellana
San Francisco State University

2023 Near Peer Ambassador, Karla Zermeno Gonzalez

Karla Zermeno Gonzalez
San Jose State University