Project CHESS Student Community
Some college support resources end after your first year in college.
Project CHESS extends that support through our peer mentorship program that connects minoritzed men entering their sophomore year at Moorpark College with rising juniors and seniors at Cal Lutheran.
The program begins with a 3-day residential Leadership Retreat that includes workshops on leadership, resilience, academic mindset, social and cultural capital, and career development.
Career planning activities continue throughout the year while mentors and mentees keep in touch through monthly in person meetings, discord, and other communication platforms.
Program Activities:
Men's Initiative Summer Leadership Retreat
Univ 2ST-CHESS
Men's Initiative Seminar for Cal Lutheran Students
Partner with an upperclassman from Cal Lutheran to navigate your first and second year in college. Plan, learn, and gain support in transfering to a 4-year university.
Who qualifies?
This program is open to historically marginalized men who are first and second year students at Moorpark College.
Benefits of Participating
- Become part of a community
- Get to know peers at Moorpark and Cal Lutheran who share your cultural, racial, and social experiences
- Participate in workshops to build leadership and tools to help you succeed
- Take advantage of career planning resources
- Continue to grow your academic skills with a mentor
Get a Peer Mentor
To get a peer mentor, please contact Claudia Sitlington, Student Support Supervisor at
Moorpark College at email.
Provide mentorship to first and second year students at Moorpark College who identify as minoritized men of color. Share your experieces, offer support, and be a role model.
Who qualifies?
This program is open to historically marginalized men who are students at Cal Lutheran.
Benefits of Participating
- Practice your leadership skills
- Be a part of the community
- Expand your network
- Learn about yourself while supporting others
Be a Peer Mentor or Faculty Coach
Please contact:
Dr. Silvia Neves, Project Director at (805)493-3090 or sneves@callutheran.edu
Betty Ortiz, CHESS Program Coordinator at (805) 493-3792 or beatrizortiz@callutheran.edu
Nathan Huitron, CHESS Program Counselor at (805) 493-3612 or emhuitron@callutheran.edu