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Meet Our Mentors

Mentors are central to the ASPIRE community, living alongside students to provide guidance, support, and mentorship throughout the two-week program. They help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment by leading activities, facilitating community-building experiences, supervising excursions, and supporting students’ day-to-day residential experience.

Abi Bailey

ASPIRE MentorHi! I’m Abi and I’m for South Carolina. I am a rising sophomore at Mudd, interested in studying Math and Climate. One campus I love to hang out with friends, rollerblade, and watch Disney movies in lecture halls. I also love to write, play Stardew Valley and do crafts. My favorite color is orange and I love thunderstorms!

Trace Loveday

ASPIRE MentorTrace is a rising sophomore and prospective engineering major passionate about accessible, sustainable technology. He is active in the Makerspace and Machine Shop, including through Adaptive Design at Mudd (ADAM), where he helps create custom tools for the Claremont community. He also enjoys connecting with others through games and is involved in the Mudd Tabletop Games club.

Mia Alexander

ASPIRE MentorMia is a recent CS-Math graduate from the class of 2026 and an incoming law student passionate about policy, equity, and algorithms. A former JB Chair of the Honor Board, she loves connecting computer science to everyday life—especially through Mario games—and is excited to meet ASPIRE scholars over Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Mario Party Jamboree!

Charlie Medina

ASPIRE MentorHi! My name is Charlie Medina and I’m from Los Angeles, California. I am a sophomore Engineering major at ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ!

Oliver Flor

ASPIRE MentorOliver is a rising Harvey Mudd sophomore from New York City with an intended major in engineering. He is a member of the CMS cross country team and the new Formula Society of Automotive Engineers team. He’s looking forward to discussing his Mudder experience with students and having a blast at ASPIRE this summer!

Natalie Huang

ASPIRE MentorNatalie is a rising sophomore and plans to major in Mathematical and Computational Biology. She is excited to join the ASPIRE team as a mentor and support the students as they explore Mudd’s opportunities. Natalie has really enjoyed her time at the 5C’s and hope to share her enthusiasm for both ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ and humanities with students!