LEAF Mentor: Steven, San Francisco State University
Role within LEAF
Steven has been a LEAF Mentor for 2 years now.
Achievements
Steven is a first-generation student who graduated from San Francisco State University. He majored in Business Administration with a focus on Management
Steven enjoys driving cars, riding motorcycles, weightlifting, grilling, and hanging out with loved ones. During his spare time, he edits videos for popular gaming YouTubers.
Journey
Throughout Steven’s time at SFSU, he joined various clubs and took on leadership roles which helped him develop a diverse set of skills. He has experience in digital marketing, project management, and content creation. He has been a Mentor with LEAF for the past 2 years and has now started a new position at The Penisula College Fund. He will continue supporting First Generation College students as a Program Coordinator there.
“When I first heard about LEAF, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I identified with their mission of bridging the education gap for underrepresented communities. I was also a part of the community LEAF serves a few years ago and saw this as an opportunity to give back. As a mentor, I hope to make a difference for my mentees as I assist them through their college journeys.”
“From mentoring a cohort of 5 students at LEAF to now managing relationships between 50 scholars and 50 mentors at PCF as a program coordinator, my journey has been driven by a deep-seated commitment to giving back and supporting others through the first-gen college experience. Inspired by my journey, I strive to reach students like myself who may not have had access to mentorship opportunities. My goal is to show them that programs like LEAF and PCF exist, alongside a community of believers who are invested in their success. Working with first-generation college students will always be part of my journey. It all started here when I became a mentor at LEAF, that opportunity brought me to a full-time role at PCF, and I foresee it continuing as a donor and board member in the future.”
