Meet the Peer Mentors

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Jenene Allana Basant, Peer Mentor

Education: I am currently attending BMCC pursuing an A.A.S. in Nursing

Hometown: Berbice, Guyana

Interests/What I’m usually up to: I use my free time being with loved ones, reading, investing, and attending shows and concerts.

A quote that brightens my day is: “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
― Albus Dumbledore

Nelson Raúl Armas González, Peer Mentor

Education: I am currently attending BMCC, graduating with an associate degree in Health Science

Hometown: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Interests/What I’m usually up to: I like using my free time playing the guitar, ukulele, cello and the piano. Also, teaching is my passion so I help friends with some music and language techniques.

A quote that brightens my day is: “First do what is necessary, then do what is possible. And before you know it you are doing the impossible” – St. Francis of Assisi