Meet part-mentor, part-chaos-coordinator, full-time Latino baddie, Aaron! A proud Charli XCX enthusiast who can transition from talking about career goals to ranking brat tracks in under 30 seconds, Aaron is almost exclusively fueled by matcha and ambition. He serves as SHPE president by day and Pokémon trainer by night. Also, a legendary Pokémon card hoarder who says “nah THIS pack is the lucky one” every single time before opening another pack. Aaron is also a holy, blessed, spiritual, faithful, God-fearing man with the confidence of someone who definitely says “trust the process” before every exam, presentation, or questionable life decision. He is also known for bringing good vibes, strong leadership, and at least one unnecessary dose of competitive energy during icebreakers. If you need advice, motivation, or someone to debate Pokémon types with, he’s your guy!

- Ashley Nunez, Duncan '27; Damien Horton, Sid Richardson '28; Yani Morales, Brown '28

Take a second to thank your lucky stars because you got the best Advisor and Sidizen around: Tyra! This junior Mechanical Engineering major is here to help you build the most amazing foundation to your college experience. All the way from South Carolina, she’s a 5’2” pocketful of sunshine with an endless supply of knee slapping quips that’ll keep a smile on your face. But don’t let her short stature fool you: on the flag football field she’s the best 6’2” defensive linebacker you’ve ever seen. She might be picky with her food, but she’ll never be picky with lending a helpful hand or offering down to earth advice. If you’re trying to hunt her down you’ll probably find her with her robots in the OEDK, or with her face in her iPad. Keep your eyes on her socks and prepare for the best time ever with Tyra “Hamburger” Helper! 

- Jacob Murphy, Sid Richardson ‘28

DRUMROOOLLL PLEASE for Michelle (mEEEE-shell) Odima! Hailing from Katy, Texas, we have a pre-MD-PhD Bioengineering baddie. This Sid sophomore does it all, from STEM to playing viola, but she’ll always be down for a side quest. She’ll be there for your boba runs, finals crash outs, and 2 AM yaps. There will never be a dull moment with Michelle as your O-Week Parent, as she adds spunk and passion everywhere she goes. In her natural habitat, you’ll find her at the gym, Fondren lock-ins, or up to shenanigans in Sid commons. In every conversation you have with her, her smile and humor truly brightens every part of it.

- Jennifer Han, Wiess ‘29; Riya Rathod, Martel ‘29

From the distant lands of McMurtry College (and Shanghai, China), Ashlee Wang is about to deliver the kind of energy Sid didn’t even know it’s been missing. As a rising sophomore, Ashlee knows exactly how you feel, and she’s ready to be the most caring, fun, supportive, and electric O-Week parent you could ever need. As an Economics major, you also know she’s got the brains and the vibes. When she’s not drinking her third matcha latte at Brochstein or working out at the Rec, you’ll probably find her perfecting her bangs, her nails, or her next iconic fit. Oh, and as the Assistant Choreographer of Kasama Dance Team, Ashlee is consistently SERVING on and off the stage. It is truly a blessing to watch her dance. Trust me when I say, you NEED an Ashlee in your O-Week experience, and you should consider yourself lucky to have her on your side!

- Linda Li, McMurtry '29