Simmons Academic Mentors (SAMs)
Simmons Academic Mentors (or SAMs) are current Simmons students who assist first-year students with academic acclimation to Simmons University. In this role, SAMs provide peer academic support to first-year students throughout the summer leading up to and during your first year at Simmons University.
SAMs will hold weekly drop in hours throughout the year to answer any questions you might have. SAMs also facilitate programming to support you throughout your first year at Simmons. If you think you might have something in common with any SAM or have a question about one of their majors, please feel free to reach out.
Are you undecided? The SAMs can help! They can help you narrow down which courses to take and help you fill your PLAN requirements along the way. Please feel free to reach out via email to the SAM program, email an individual SAM, or follow them on social media @samsatsimmons!
If you have questions about the Simmons Academic Mentor Program, please reach out to [email protected].
| Name | Role | Spring 2025 Office Hours | Graduation Year | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeena Acharya | Senior SAM | Tuesday 9:30am - 10:30am | 2025 | Neuroscience & Behavior with a focus in Neurobiology | Chemistry and Pre-Med |
| Emily Brown | SAM | Tuesday 10:00am - 11:00am Thursday 9:30am - 11:00am | 2025 | Biochemistry | Psychology and Pre-Med |
| Minh Anh Bui | SAM | Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Friday 10:00am - 11:00am | 2025 | Biochemistry (Engineering 3+2) | Mathematics |
| Micah Joyce Guillermo | SAM | Wednesday 12:00pm - 5:00pm | 2026 | Political Science, Honors, and Communications (Journalism Track) | |
| Grace Hamilton | SAM | Thursday 2:00pm - 3:30pm | 2026 | Nursing | Psychology and Sociology |
| Sienna Jeffries | SAM | Tuesday 11:00am - 1:30pm Thursday 11:00am - 1:30pm | 2027 | Political Science | |
| Maebon Puleio | SAM | Monday 9:00am - 11:00am | 2026 | Nursing |
Office hours are held in the Center for Student Success (CSS) in LeFavour Hall.
Get to know our SAMs
Zeena Acharya
Zeena is a Senior and uses she/her pronouns. She is a Neuroscience and Behavior with a concentration in Neurobiology and a minor in Chemistry on the Pre-Med track in the Honors Program. Zeena was born and raised in Massachusetts and loves Boston! She is a huge foodie and enjoys trying new dishes, traveling and exploring new cities, and singing! Zeena is highly involved in the Student Government Association (SGA) serving 2 years on the SGA Senate as Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, and this year Zeena is the Student Body Vice President for Simmons! Zeena is thrilled to help her peers in any way she can!
Emily Brown
Emily is a senior and uses she/her pronouns. She is from Leominster, MA and is a biochemistry major with a minor in psychology on the Pre-Med track. She is also part of the Honors Program. At Simmons, she is involved in research with Dr. Luth and is an organic chemistry TA! She works in the Surgical and Neuroscience ICU at Boston Medical Center as a CNA. She is part of a dance company, DanceWorks Boston and has been dancing since she was 4. In her free time, she likes to go to concerts with her friends and check out the local Boston music scene! This will be Emily’s second year as a SAM and she is so excited to help guide and support the first-year class
Minh Anh Bui
Minh Anh is a senior majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Mathematics. Originally from Vietnam, she moved to Boston to start college. Minh Anh is part of the 3+2 Engineering Dual Degree program at Simmons and aims to pursue a Biomedical Engineering degree after graduating.
Beyond academics, Minh Anh has a strong enthusiasm for photography which she picked up in middle school, exploring both digital and film photography. She also enjoys running and dancing in her free time. At Simmons, she is a chemistry TA and actively involved in student organizations, serving as the Vice President of the Engineering Liaison and the Secretary of the Chemistry and Physics Liaison. This is Minh Anh’s first semester working as a SAM and she is eager to connect with students and provide support for their academic journeys.
Micah Joyce Guillermo
As an international student from a far-flung province of Cagayan, Philippines, Micah was raised in a humble and peaceful community where farming was the lifeblood of my family. Surrounded by nature's tranquility, Micah found solace in writing poems, letters, songs, and creative pieces—a passion that she continues to nurture in the quiet corners of the Simmons Residence Halls Quad. Micah's love for the arts also extends to painting and, more recently, crochet.
On campus, Micah has had the privilege of representing Simmons TPC as part of the Student Government Association and currently serves as an Honors Peer Mentor and Student Fellow in Undergraduate Admissions. This year, she's thrilled to embark on a new journey as a Simmons Academic Mentor (SAM), where she looks forward to guiding and supporting her mentees.
Grace Hamilton
Grace is a junior and uses she/they pronouns. She is from Warwick, Rhode Island and is a nursing major with minors in psychology and sociology. She is involved in COF Chorus, the Simmons University Dance Company, and is an Orientation Leader. In her free time, Grace loves going for walks along the Riverway, attending concerts whenever they can, and going to the beach! She also enjoys reading, listening to music, and eating anything with strawberries. This is Grace's first semester as a SAM, and they are so excited to work with and support students in any way they can!
Sienna Jeffries
Sienna is a sophomore and uses she/they pronouns. She’s from southern New Hampshire. She is a political science major, and is in the process of declaring a history minor as well! She loves to read, write, and play video games. They are the current secretary at Simmon’s TANC, and was co-VP of COF theater last year. This is their first year as a SAM, and they’re excited to be a support for first year students!
Maebon Puleio
Maebon is a junior and uses she/her pronouns. She is from Hanover, Massachusetts and is majoring in Nursing. Some of her hobbies include camping, hiking, crocheting and cooking. She also loves to travel and explore the city on weekends. On campus, she is involved in Strong Women Strong Girls, Class Council, and an Orientation Leader. She is also a member of the Everyday Leadership Pathway. This is her first year as a SAM and she is so excited to help guide and support her peers and first years throughout the year!
Who Are The SAMs?
Learn more about the Simmons Academic Mentors.