Peer Academic Counseling

EOP students gathered at an event at UC Berkeley

EOP pioneered the Peer Advising Program in 1974 to provide outreach activities and assist students in their transition to Cal. Today, EOP Peer Academic Counselors are current undergraduates that serve as student-to-student advisors after participating in an intensive year-round training program. This training, along with the richness of their own personal student experiences, allows them to serve as a vital resource to fellow students. Peer Academic Counselors coordinate programs and activities that provide advising, foster community, raise awareness of opportunities available to students and promote academic success.

Meet our 2025 - 2026 EOP Peer Academic Counselors (PACs)!
PACs are hosting drop-in counseling in our MLK BNorth Community Space!

Our peer academic counselors at support EOP students by helping them navigate university life and academic demands. They assist with transitioning to the university, selecting courses, choosing a major, and understanding financial aid. Additionally, they encourage student engagement in campus activities and provide personalized advice to ensure students thrive both academically and socially.

Diana Acosta

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hi everyone! My name is Diana Acosta (she/her/ella). I am a senior who transferred last year, and I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Chicanx Latinx Studies! I am hoping to become a college counselor either here at Cal or at my community college in order to help other first-...Read more about Diana Acosta

Devan Cogshell

Peer Academic Counselor

"Wassup EOP family, my name is Devan Cogshell, and I will be one of your Black Student Retention and Community Building PACS! I am a third-year student majoring in Psychology and Educational Sciences, striving to become a high school counselor serving in marginalized communities....Read more about Devan Cogshell

Kelly Ko

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hi everyone! My name is Kelly Ko (she/her), and I'm a senior studying Environmental Economics and Policy with a minor in Global Studies. This is my third year as a PAC, and I've had the opportunity to work specifically within our Community Outreach department and Internship...Read more about Kelly Ko

Miriam De La Cruz

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hi everyone, my name is Miriam De La Cruz (she/her), and I'm a junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Data Science. I am excited to return and co-lead the IPAC project while working with the EOP community for another year. A little about me, I love spontaneous...Read more about Miriam De La Cruz

Yvette Hernandez

Peer Academic Counselor

“Hi everyone! My name is Yvette Hernandez (she/her), and I will be one of your Peer Academic Counselors this academic school year. I am a senior double-majoring in English and Film, so feel free to come chat about books or movies! When I finish my degree, I hope to go to...Read more about Yvette Hernandez

Diana Carino Lucero

Peer Academic Counselor

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Senior

Media Studies

Post-grad, I am hoping to either work in higher education or social media management/audience engagement. Fun Fact: When I was a 7th grader, I was blessed...Read more about Diana Carino Lucero

Charles McCoy

Peer Academic Counselor

"My name is Charles McCoy (he/him). I’m a first-generation student passionate about mentorship and giving back to others. In my role as a Peer Academic Counselor, I focus on walking alongside students through their challenges and celebrating their successes. My future goal is...Read more about Charles McCoy

Kimberly Mejia

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hi everyone! My name is Kimberly Mejia (She/her/ella). I am a first-generation college student and a transfer student. I’m a senior majoring in Psychology. I spent many years in Guatemala, and now I live in the Bay Area. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and I love...Read more about Kimberly Mejia

Myriam Ramirez

Peer Academic Counselor

“Hi everyone! My name is Myriam Tellez Ramirez (she/her/ella), and I am in my last year at UC Berkeley studying both Psychology & Legal Studies! I am from Guanajuato, Mexico, with family currently residing in the Southern Central Valley. I am thrilled to enter my second...Read more about Myriam Ramirez

Demetrius Ramirez

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hello everyone! My name is Demetrius Ramirez, and I serve as the R2R Pac for this school year! I am so happy to be able to give back to the EOP community and learn ways to assist you. I am currently a third-year student studying Data Science. In my spare time, you can usually...Read more about Demetrius Ramirez

Visit the EOP/USP community space in MLK BNorth!

Visit the EOP/USP community space in MLK BNorth!