Meet Our Student Strengths Coaches - Center for the Advancement of Well-Being

Our 2025-2026 inaugural cohort of Student Strengths Coaches is comprised of students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, just like Mason’s students as a whole! We have 18 majors represented, sophomores through seniors, and they are involved in a wide range of campus/student organizations, such as theater, dance, sports, LGBTQ+, international, First-Gen, Honors College, and more!

What unites them is their interest in making a difference and supporting their fellow students in developing their strengths to make an impact in individual lives, on campus, and beyond. They have been trained in the foundations of well-being, CliftonStrengths, and student coaching through a semester-long 3-credit course, UNIV 379 – Student Strengths Education.

Student Strengths Coaches CliftonStrengths coaching team

Student Strengths Coaches

Aashi

My top five Strengths: Achiever, Consistency, Developer, Harmony, Positivity
My degree/major: Psychology
I expect to graduate: 2028
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: Enrich other’s strengths into powerful tools that guide their choices and create meaningful momentum in their academic and personal journeys
Personal note: Some of my hobbies include playing basketball, flag football, pickleball, baking, hanging out with my family and friends, hiking, and venturing out to discover new restaurants!

Abdul

My top five Strengths: Futuristic, Developer, Empathy, Strategic, Relator
My degree/major: Computer Science
I expect to graduate: 2028
My pronouns: He/Him
The reason I’m coaching is to: Pilot alongside adventurers overcoming adversity, so their being is grounded, understood, and ready to embrace the future with courage and enthusiasm.
Favorite quote: “Never discourage anyone…who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.” ― Plato

Addi

My top five Strengths: Intellection, Developer, Relator, Harmony, Learner
My degree/major: Psychology
I expect to graduate: 2026
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: To embolden explorers in their journey of self-discovery, equipping them with the evidence they’re never limited to where they’ve been.

Ahmed

My top five Strengths: Analytical, Strategic, Arranger, Responsibility, Includer
My degree/major: Management Information Systems – Business
I expect to graduate: 2026
My pronouns: He/Him
The reason I’m coaching: The closest thing to a real-life Superman is helping someone grow into their full potential. You may not get the spotlight like Clark Kent, but you’ll always know the impact you made.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Consulting Group, ISAC (International Student Association of Costello)
Favorite quote: “Change begins from within. An egg broken from the outside is food; broken from the inside, it’s a new life.”
Personal note: Everyone is highly informed and well-prepared to serve as a Peer Strengths Coach. I can confidently vouch for them, having personally seen each and every one of them go through the process.

Ale’yah

My top five Strengths: Futuristic, Relator, Achiever, Positivity, Connectedness
My degree/major: Criminology
I expect to graduate: 2028
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: To create a welcoming and trusted space where students can explore their CliftonStrengths and understand how their themes show up for them in real, everyday life.
Personal note: I love plants and reading books!

Alex

My top five Strengths: Relator, Harmony, Empathy, Developer, Responsibility
My degree/major: Neuroscience
I expect to graduate: 2027
My pronouns: She/They
The reason I’m coaching: Walk together with explorers to traverse the gentle wildflower grassland or dense, foggy jungle until they can run to their treasure.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Green Machine, RA, and BAM Biology Program

Angelica

My top five Strengths: Context, Relator, Consistency, Deliberative, Empathy
My degree/major: Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
I expect to graduate: 2027
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: Helping stitch students’ unique strengths into a purposeful pattern for learning and growth.

Angelina

My top five Strengths: Responsibility, Individualization, Developer, Connectedness, Input
My degree/major: BA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
I expect to graduate in: 2027
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: With competitive yapping and input-empowered enthusiasm, I am coaching to help students find their rhythm, spark their confidence, and recognize they’re capable of anything.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: I am in Mock Trial, I am a Peer Advisor with the University Studies, and I am in Tuba Euphonium Ensemble.
Personal note: I have a dog named after a sandwich, and I have been a seamstress my whole life!

Bryce

My top five Strengths: Relator, Deliberative, Harmony, Consistency, Adaptability
My degree/major: Psychology
I expect to graduate: Fall 2026
My pronouns: He/Him
The reason I’m coaching: Be a tour guide in the city of strengths within a person to discover confidence in themselves to take hold of those strengths and utilize them to their fullest potential.
Personal note: I love finding/listening to new music

Emma

My top five Strengths: Learner, Belief, Relator, Empathy, Developer
My degree/major: B.A. English (concentrations in Literature & Screen Culture), Theater education endorsement, and Arts Management minor
I expect to graduate: Spring 2027
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: Create a grounded, compassionate space for students to explore their evolving identities, walking with them to trust their authentic selves with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: School of Theater, Alpha Psi Omega, New Student & Family Programs
Personal note: A fun fact about me is that every member of my immediate family has graduated from George Mason. My hobbies and interests include reading, watching theater and film, and listening to podcasts.

Joyce

My top five Strengths: Includer, Communication, Positivity, Individualization, Learner
My degree/major: Information Technology
I expect to graduate: 2028
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: Guiding explorers to uncover the natural creativity and uniqueness within them, empowering them to choose with courage, connect with others, and accomplish their goals.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Intramural Co-Rec Volleyball, 1Eighty Christian Fellowship (Student Officer)
Personal note: I love singing, playing volleyball, and listening to musicals/K-pop

Karla

My top five Strengths: Developer, Positivity, Empathy, Futuristic, Harmony
My degree/major: Bachelor’s in Art & Visual Technology and Master’s in Art Education
I expect to graduate: Spring 2026 and Spring 2027
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: My purpose is to walk with individuals who have felt unseen, helping them rise into confidence, clarity, and the power of knowing their worth.

Katie

My top five Strengths: Discipline, Relator, Strategic, Consistency, Harmony
My degree/major: Government and International Politics
I expect to graduate: May 2028
My pronouns: She/Her/Hers
The reason I’m coaching is to: Empower growth-oriented student leaders to find their practical roadmap to success, focusing on their already present unique capabilities.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Mason Ambassadors, Intern at GMU’s LGBTQ+ Resources Center
Personal note: In my free time, I love to crochet and read!

Lawrence

My top five Strengths: Relator, Futuristic, Achiever, Intellection, Harmony
My degree/major: Community Health (+ double minors in Health Systems Management and Health & Social Policy)
I expect to graduate: 2026
My pronouns: He/Him/His
The reason I’m coaching: Walk alongside me down the paths where authenticity and imperfection intersect, growing an evergreen sense of self that lasts a lifetime
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement; Black, African-Heritage, and Caribbean Coalition; Honors College Social Science Research Lab; Honors College Honoring Our Community Fellowship; Collegiate Black Men; Student Health Peer Educator
Favorite quote: “Imperfection is Beautiful”

Maggie

My top five Strengths: Relator, Adaptability, Developer, Empathy, Communication
My degree/major: Business Analytics
I expect to graduate: 2028
The reason I’m coaching is to: Guide others to be their strongest self while growing stronger alongside them.

Makiyah

My top five Strengths: Deliberative, Strategic, Relator, Discipline, Competition
My degree/major: Biology
I expect to graduate: 2026
My pronouns: She/Her

Mica

My top five Strengths: Achiever, Discipline, Focus, Responsibility, Significance
My degree/major: Business, Marketing concentration
I expect to graduate: 2027
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: To channel ambiguity into a focused, personalized structure, equipping clients with the confidence and systematic clarity to responsibly execute their goals with consistent, energized performance.
Personal Note: I approach coaching with a “get it done” mindset and a deep love for a good story. Originally from Argentina, I’m a big believer in turning big goals into manageable steps, as Louisa May Alcott wrote, “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” When I’m not on campus, I’m fully immersed in the book world, whether I’m volunteering at conventions or sharing my favorite reads by Jennifer L. Armentrout and Ali Hazelwood on my Bookstagram account. To balance the hustle, I love yoga, long walks, and practicing mindfulness through journaling and meditation. I’m excited to help you stay on track, reach your goals, and maybe swap a few book recommendations along the way!

Montgomery

My top five Strengths: Achiever, Arranger, Learner, Input, Intellection
My degree/major: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting for the Stage and Screen and pursuing a minor in Clinical Psychology
I expect to graduate: 2028
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: Creatively exploring – as a grounded team with trust, empathy, and kindness – to activate the full potential of the strength within yourself.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: I am involved in the Theater Department on campus, serve on the executive board for my sorority, Chi Omega, and teach students of all ages!
Personal note: One of my favorite quotes is from the poem “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver: “Meanwhile the world goes on. The sunflowers, the wild geese, are heading home again. In the family of things.”

Naomi

My top five Strengths: Positivity, Connectedness, Developer, Empathy, Adaptability
My degree/major: Conflict Analysis and Resolution
I expect to graduate: 2026
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: Exploring the inner landscape of oneself through a discovery of what is authentic to themselves, and what makes them feel vibrant, whole, and alive using their strengths
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Second Story (Student-Led Community Organization), Virginia Mediation Network
Personal note: Hoop Dance, ~”Blossom Within to Soar”~ Helping people transform how they relate to themselves.

Palmer

My top five Strengths: Deliberative, Responsibility, Consistency, Belief, and Discipline
My degree/major: Business Analytics
I expect to graduate: 2027
My pronouns: He/Him

Presley

My top five Strengths: Relator, Discipline, Input, Consistency, Learner
My degree/major: Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Creative Writing
I expect to graduate: Spring 2026
My pronouns: He/They
The reason I’m coaching is to: Walk alongside passionate yet driven individuals as they interrogate ideas of selfdom and investigate their unique working narratives to harness awareness and immediate action as a means of demystifying abstract cycles of thought.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: I am also a Writing Center Consultant.
Personal note: I absolutely love to read, bonus points if it is anything horror-related or a graphic novel!

Ramya

My top five Strengths: Input, Strategic, Command, Relator, Arranger
My degree/major: B.A. Criminology, Law and Society and Integrative Studies with concentration in Legal Studies
I expect to graduate: Spring 2026
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching is to: Hold a quiet, judgment-free light for students so their strengths can come forward, guide their steps, and help them shine without fear.
Personal note: I love music. I play the electric guitar and am currently trying to learn the piano. I also sing.

Reilly

My top five Strengths: Relator, Input, Context, Harmony, Deliberative
My degree/major: General History
I expect to graduate: 2027
My pronouns: He/Him/His
The reason I’m coaching: I aim to achieve a sense of harmony with teammates due to your ability to relate to them and the empathy you feel for the challenges we all face.
Personal Note: I am a native Washingtonian.

Rithvik

My top five Strengths: Developer, Includer, Communication, Arranger, Strategic
My degree/major: Computer Science
I expect to graduate: 2028
My pronouns: He/Him
The reason I’m coaching: To partner with students in uncovering their strengths, reframing their challenges, and building confidence in the next steps of their academic and personal journey.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations, Mason Recreation, and a few student clubs like innovation for impact, GMU Tech for Good.
Personal note: I can speak five languages, and I love meeting new people and learning their languages and cultures.

Sabrina

My top five Strengths: Competition, Achiever, Significance, Consistency, Harmony
My degree/major: Nursing
I expect to graduate: 2028
My pronouns: she/her
The reason I’m coaching: I am dedicated to guiding my clients to go through transformational changes, which empowers them to unlock their potential and to overcome obstacles in life.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: D1 Women’s Rowing, Forensic Nursing Research Assistant
Personal note: I’m from China!

Sara

My top five Strengths: Developer, Empathy, Includer, Positivity, Connectedness
My degree/major: Criminology, Law, and Society
I expect to graduate: 2028
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: To help people slow down long enough to hear their own voice clearly, so they can discover strengths and insights that live within them.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Law Without Barriers, Patriot-Pre Law Group, Intelligence Community Network, OIPS
Favorite quote: “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” – Albert Einstein

Sriya

My top five Strengths: Responsibility, Arranger, Consistency, Belief, Harmony
My degree/major: Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting and Accelerated Masters in Accounting
I expect to graduate: Spring 2027
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: Empower students to understand, trust, and intentionally use their strengths so they can move toward their long-term goals with clarity, confidence, and wellbeing.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Delta Sigma Pi
Personal note: Ready to dance any time!

Symone

My top five Strengths: Discipline, Developer, Positivity, Context, Maximizer
My degree/major: Environmental Science and Sustainability Studies
I expect to graduate: 2027
The reason I’m coaching is to: Dance beside students through challenge, so their strengths twinkle like stars, lighting their own solutions.
Clubs and organizations I’m involved with on campus: Treasurer of BSA (Black Student Alliance), member of Modified Fits, and member of Fashion Society
Personal note: I like insects.

Taha

My top five Strengths: Adaptability, Developer, Positivity, Relator, Communication
My degree/major: Business Analytics
I expect to graduate: Spring 2027
My pronouns: He/Him
The reason I’m coaching: I strive to cultivate a mindful, reflective space where I honor each client’s unique safar (journey) and support them as they explore freely, embrace vulnerability, and discover new perspectives within themselves.
Personal note: When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.

Whitney

My top five Strengths: Woo, Strategic, Positively, Communication, Futuristic
My degree/major: Sociology with a Minor in Severe Disabilities
I expect to graduate: Fall 2027
My pronouns: She/Her
The reason I’m coaching: I guide students to unlock their strengths and transform their potential into confident, purposeful action through insightful questions and vivid visualization.

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