WINS students are paired with a dedicated first-year academic advisor and an alumni mentor who help with the transition to college life.  They will also have access to WINS faculty members for additional advice and support.

Read more about our 2011 - 2012 WINS mentors below.

Rikki Garner

Hometown: Garland, TX
Major: Physics, Psychology

“WINS really does help give each woman the confidence and support she needs to succeed in the field. As a mentor, I really feel lucky to be a part of building a strong foundation for my mentees to grow on. WINS allows every woman to gain her identity as a young "scientist" by building community.”

Nicole Tran

Involved in: Vietnamese Student Association, Engineers for a Sustainable World

“At such a large university, sometimes it’s hard to make a close-knit group of friends that you see everyday. College is all about the people you’re with, and I don’t think I would have had such a fulfilling and memorable experience without my best friends that I made in WINS.”

Larissa Aroche

Involved in: Hispanic Health Professions Organization, Student Health Advisory Committee

“My transition from high school to college was much easier, thanks to WINS. I made all of my best friends in this program.”

Natasha Viteri

Involved in: Amnesty International, Texas Public Health, VICTORY tutoring

“My favorite thing about WINS is the community of friends that you get from being in the program. WINS provides an excellent opportunity to network with prestigious female faculty and develop long-lasting relationships.”

Alexandra van Brummen

Involved in: Longhorn Ballroom, Dean's Scholars

“My favorite thing about being a mentor is being able to see my WINS mentees grow, get used to college life, and really excel at UT. I love helping them pursue opportunities like research and study abroad that they may not have otherwise considered.”