Mentor(s): Hector Gascon
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Hybrid (face-to-face & virtual meetings)
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Male Location: Hybrid (face-to-face & virtual)
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 11am-2pm
Tuesday: 11am-2pm
Wednesday: 11am-2pm
Thursday: 11am-2pm
Friday: 11am-2pm
I am an APU alumni, with a Masters degree of Science in Organizational Psychology. I am a Consultant and Transformational Coach. I enjoy Marathon ocean swimming, cooking vegan (vegan lifestyle), spirituality, philosophy, and photography.
My heart for mentoring: Currently my journey is to partake in the transformation of self. Thus, helping, elevating and improving the lives of others through mentoring, spirituality, (not religious dogma), and philosophy, Allowing space through understanding, love, listening, wisdom, and patience.
Mentor(s): Helen Cheng
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Face-to-face
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Female Location: Face-to-face
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Saturday: 2pm-5pm
*Prefers to meet with student of same ethnic/cultural background*
1st generation born and raised in Chicago, Ill Chinatown. Attended a Chinese church in Chinatown ever since I was a grade schooler. In H.S. I prayed, "Jesus, I know there is more than attending Sunday School and service help me to grow and to know You better." He answered that prayer in college.
My heart for mentoring: It is my passion and desire to help someone grow in their walk with God through Quiet Times, How to Pray, How to meditate on the Bible and be aware of the Presence of God in your life. I was taught the "How to's" in growing in my relationship with God so I have seen it in my life and want to share.
Mentor(s): Jeff Tirrell
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 07/08/2022
Location: Hybrid (face-to-face & virtual meetings))
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Male Location: Hybrid (face-to-face & virtual)
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 11am-5pm
Tuesday: 11am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-2pm
Friday: 8am-11am
I am an APU alum from many years back, but still understand the incredible joys and challenges that come with being an APU student. I have a background in live theater, though my academic degrees are in biblical study and theology. I'm married with one son in elementary school.
My heart for mentoring: I love getting to know people. I enjoy hearing their stories, and through that listening/knowing process getting to know their passions and interests. I find great joy in helping people achieve their goals. I hope that we can grow in our knowledge of God and each other through our meetings.
Mentor(s): Jim Miller
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Face-to-face
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Male Location: Face-to-face
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 11am-8pm
Tuesday: 5pm-8pm
Wednesday: 11am-8pm
Thursday: 11am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-2pm
Sunday: 2pm-8pm
Saturay
I've been a pastor for a couple of decades and I teach philosophy at a small college. Married with two kids. I like teaching people how to roast their own coffee beans and love racquetball.
My heart for mentoring: I've mentored students for years and have loved the conversations and the friendship. I still keep up with them. I hope to be available to help with the spiritual and emotional sides of the college experience and have coached people who wanted to enter full-time ministry.
Mentor(s): Kendra Dalton
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Hybrid (face-to-face & virtual meetings)
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Female Location: Hybrid (face-to-face & virtual)
Description: *Prefers to meet with student of same ethnic/cultural background*
Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 5pm-8pm
Tuesday: 5pm-8pm
Friday: 5pm-8pm
Saturday: 2pm-5pm
I earned my MA in Human & Organizational Development from APU in 2003. My professional background is in Human Resources. My personality is cordial and somewhat humorous. Activities: exercise (gym classes and walking trails), volunteering at church and spending time with friends when possible.
My heart for mentoring: I appreciate being able to share insights gleaned from my educational and work experiences. I also appreciate being able to encourage others spiritually. I hope to be able to offer sound and biblical guidance to a mentee regarding career and/or other topics that are most relevant.
Mentor(s): Linda Bruse
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 10/13/2022
Location: Face-to-face
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Female Location: Face-to-face
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 6-8pm
Tuesday: 6-8pm
Wednesday: 6-8pm
Thursday: 6-8pm
Friday: 6-8 pm
I love walking my two dogs, love the beach (day or night!), meeting new people, trying new foods and of course, serving the Lord!
Mentor(s): Michael Cordich
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Face-to-face
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Location:
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-2pm
Friday: 8am-2pm
I came to faith at a young age, but struggled with my faith shortly after graduating from high school. Once my faith was reinvigorated I served with YWAM in many places including Amsterdam. Graduated from APU and Gateway Seminary. Now I serve as the Pastor of FBC Glendora.
My heart for mentoring: I have served many APU students over the years and have always enjoyed giving of my life to invest in someone else, mainly because I had similar experiences in a less formal way through the years from people who have mentored me. I always look back to those men with fondness. I hope to do the same.
Mentor(s): Peggy Hunker
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 10/03/2022
Location: Face-to-face
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Location:
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 11am-5pm
Tuesday: 11am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-2pm
Thursday: 11am-5pm
Friday: 11am-2pm
I became a Christian in college and pursued full-time ministry. I am married and have 3 children. I worked a APU and have a masters in Organizational Leadership, emphasis in mentoring. Now retired, I enjoy traveling, family, and ministry through mentoring.
My heart for mentoring: College can be the most transformational time of life. Journeying through this pivotal time of life with the aid of a mentor can help bring clarity about your God given design. I mentor through great conversations and reflection. I commit to listen, asking thoughtful questions and I pray!
Mentor(s): Saul Lynch
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Face-to-face
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Location:
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 11am-2pm
Tuesday: 6am-8am, 11am-2pm
Wednesday: 8am-2pm
Thursday: 6am-8am, 11am-2pm
Friday: 11am-2pm
I have been married 8 years and have two boys (Elias age 7) and (Blair age 4). I enjoy spending time cycling and working out as well as watching sports with friends. I work at APU in the Design and Construction department and I spent about a decade in the commercial construction industry.
My heart for mentoring: I feel like living life as a Christian has many challenges and I would like to help young men navigate their lives during this life phase. I also enjoy getting to know new people and to learn from them as well. I hope to add to someone else's life through mentoring.
Mentor(s): Skyler Priest
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Hybrid (face-to-face & virtual meetings)
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Location:
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 2pm-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 2pm-8pm
Thursday: 8am-2pm
Saturday: 8am-2pm
Hi my name is Skyler! I’m an old soul who enjoys drinking ice coffee and tea and watching her favorite shows on her couch. I also enjoy short walks to the fridge, I’m a big foodie as you can tell lol I am a teacher and I also work in the film industry. But mainly I’m a sinner saved by grace. :)
My heart for mentoring: When I was in college, I didn’t feel like I had anyone to turn to, or someone just to listen to what i was going through. And that’s why I want to be a mentor, I want to love and encourage someone to grow deeper with God but also just simply being there for them and providing wise counsel .
Mentor(s): Tim Frantz
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Virtual Meetings
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Location:
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Monday: 8am-11am
Tuesday: 8am-11am
Wednesday: 8am-11am
Thursday: 8am-11am
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-11am
Sunday: 2pm-8pm
I am a Husband, Father of 3 daughters, Business Owner(Mountain Dog Musicworks Recording Studio). I am on the worship team at my church. I love to study the Bible and many Christian related books and websites. My personality is quite easy-going and comfortable to be around. I love pizza, right?
My heart for mentoring: I love to talk with people about the most important things in life, like God and our purpose and hope and destiny. I strike up conversations with anyone who is interested.
I've been around awhile and so I have a lot to share. I hope I can help someone understand God better and be a good listener.
Mentor(s): Todd Emerson
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Face-to-face
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Location:
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Tuesday: 8am-11am, 2pm-5pm
Wednesday: 2pm-5pm
Thursday: 8am-11am, 2pm-5pm
Friday: 8am-11am
I have worked at APU for almost 15 years and I graduated from here back in 1992 and played baseball here. I am married and have two children. One is on college and the other is in high school. I ride my bike to work two days a week and watch a lot of soccer. I also read a lot.
My heart for mentoring: I have mentored many students because I enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories. It is difficult to navigate life’s challenges alone and sometimes it helps to have an ear to listen and discuss with.
Mentor(s): Trevor Bangma
Time of day: Not Applicable Frequency: Weekly Start Date: 09/27/2022
Location: Hybrid (face-to-face & virtual meetings)
Year: Any Student Gender Mix: Location:
Description: Meeting Time Availability:
Tuesday: 11am-2pm
Wednesday: 2pm-5pm
Thursday: 2pm-5pm
Friday: 11am-2pm
My wife (Megan) & I have a 2-year old daughter (Jenna) & have been married for 5 years. Love working in Christian Higher Ed & have held roles in athletics, admissions, and development/fundraising. I enjoy golf & spending time with my family. Big fan of the 17-time NBA Champion LA Lakers.
My heart for mentoring: I love meeting 1-on-1 with people, listening & providing them with advice on what has helped me throughout my life. I enjoy mentoring because the mentor I had made such a big impact on my life. I am a person who can typically relate/understand what most people are going through and support them!
