Kristen Cheriegate
Cougar Mentor since Summer 2008

I am sixteen-years-old and living proof that if anyone gives college their all, how young you are has no relevance to your success. I have a unique taste in music, photography, and humor. My ambition in life, as for a career, is to be in the FBI. I enjoy meeting new people here at College of the Canyons. I am also motivated to give as much guidance as I can to new students, in order to make their stay here a successful and accomplishing one!

Ekaterina Doldjeva
Cougar Mentor since Fall 2008

I am an international student and this is my second year at COC and in the USA as well. My native country is Bulgaria which is located in southeast Europe. It is a beautiful country with amazing nature! I am a Film Production major and I hope to someday be a professional editor and visual effects designer. I love music, traveling, hanging out with friends, photography and editing short films. I enjoy being a Cougar Mentor because I have a chance to help people out! 

Alyssa Gresham
Cougar Mentor since Summer 2009
Starting my second and final year, I wanted to make my mark at COC rememberable for years to come; this is the exact reason why I became a Cougar Mentor. I am an English major with dreams of attending UCLA to start my long journey to law school.  Here at COC I have taken advantage of the opportunities around me and became involved in H.I.T.E & Honors, Service Learning, Law Club, Student Success Club, EOPS, and the Associated Student Government. Through Cougar Mentors I plan to guide others down the road of success, I find it a pleasant place to be, as I have been many times. The following is a quote that symbolizes the entire Cougar Mentor staff at COC, a program I am proud to represent, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way” – John C. Maxwell.

Natasha Wegter
Cougar Mentor since Summer 2009
I am sixteen years old and I have been attending COC for three years. I have learned and accomplished so much here, and, as a Cougar Mentor, I hope to help other students grow and succeed here. I am a Political Science major, and I hope to transfer to Georgetown or UC Berkley next year. I am Vice President of the Political Science Club on campus. Outside of school, I love reading, traveling, fashion, and poltics. COC is full of amazing opportunites, and as a Cougar Mentor I hope to help other students make the most of them.