What is CREAR Futuros?
CREAR Futuros, which means “To Create Futures” in Spanish, is a peer-mentor based initiative designed to improve Latino student success at UCF. CREAR (College REadiness, Achievement and Retention) Freshmen/Sophomores will be paired with knowledgeable and highly trained upper-classman UCF Peer-Mentors that will introduce them to campus resources and offer insight on how to make the most out of their UCF experience.
While this program is designed to support Latino student success, all students from any background are welcome to participate in CREAR Futuros activities.
Read the CREAR Futuros Brochure
What are the benefits of joining?
• Receive one-on-one peer mentoring
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Access to a network of Latino/a/e/x professionals and leaders in the public and private sectors
• Referrals to support services
• Membership to a prestigious national program
• Expanding your UCFamilia
What are mentee expectations?
• Commit to participation in fall and spring
• Engage in weekly Mentor/Mentee communication
• Participate in monthly Mentor/Mentee professional development workshops
• Attend 3 CREAR approved networking and extra-curricular events throughout the academic year
Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentee for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Intake form coming soon!
https://forms.gle/FqfmfSkEtq3Z1Mjn6
Questions? Email crearfuturos@ucf.edu.
Learn more about CREAR Futuros:
@crearfuturosucf
CREAR Futuros 2024-2025 Mentors
Mentor
Name: Andrea Hernandez Gomez
Major: BS Biochemistry, BS Biomedical Sciences
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
My name is Andrea Hernandez and I am currently a Junior dual majoring in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. I am originally from Caracas, Venezuela, but moved to Orlando, Florida in 2017. I am passionate about advocating for minority representation in healthcare and improve access to higher education for immigrant populations. I also love to read, paint and going to the beach.
Mentor
Name: William Toro
Major: Entertainment Management
Background: Dominican and Peruvian
About Me: Hey there! My name is Will, and I am an undergraduate student originally from Miami, FL who loves TV/Film, music, and doing escape rooms! As a rising senior, I’ve dedicated the past two years to guiding and supporting fellow students as a mentor. I’ve cherished the opportunity to help others grow and succeed, and I’m excited to continue making a positive impact in my final year at the university!
Mentor
Name: Shanel Moya Aguero
Major: Legal Studies
Minor: Political Science
Background: Dominican Republic
Shanel is a rising third year honors student at the University of Central Florida. She’s dedicated to serving the UCF community as an associate Justice for our student government. Furthermore, she’s involved in the Moot Court team and the Deans Leadership Council for the Burnetts Honors College. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and listening to YouTube video essays.
Mentor
Name: Sofia Angeloff
Major: Biotechnology
Background: Venezuela
My name is Sofia Angeloff Salerno. I am majoring in Biotechnology and I am from Caracas, Venezuela. I am part of the Synergy Scholars Program which aims to promote research opportunities and workshops to undergraduate students. I have develop a passion for research thanks to an one year internship I did at UCF’s Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences in Lake Nona. I am also part of the CREAR futuros team as a mentor. In the future I hope to go to graduate school and work for a biotech company. A fun fact is that I love to spend my free time watching movies, series, and documentaries! My aim as a mentor is to ease your journey into college and accomplish every goal you have set yourself up to!
Mentor
Name: Waldir Miranda
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Background: Venezuela
My name is Waldir Miranda, and I am a Hispanic junior in college, currently majoring in Biomedical Sciences. I was born in Venezuela but have lived in the USA for several years, and it has become my home. I am passionate about mentoring and helping people in all the institutions I have been part of. I firmly believe that if we all shared our knowledge, the world would be a better place. That’s why I joined CREAR Futuros and became part of my university community. I am very excited and look forward to working with more students on campus, providing them with the support I once received and more.
