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 | Fall 2026 Office Hours | Graduation Year | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eman Almarzooqi | SAM | TBA | Nursing | ||
| Estrella Barcenas | SAM | TBA | Race, Gender & Sexuality | ||
| Michelle Chen | SAM | TBA | Nursing | ||
| Addison Evans | SAM | TBA | Data Science & Analytics | ||
| Sienna Jeffries | Senior SAM | TBA | 2027 | Political Science and History | Cinema and Media Studies |
| Anya Miller | SAM | TBA | Communications | ||
| Olive Miller | SAM | TBA | Psychology | ||
| Aisha Shaik | SAM | TBA | 2028 | Neuroscience and Behavior | Data Science |
Office hours are held in the Center for Student Success (CSS) in LeFavour Hall.
Get to know our SAMs (more info coming soon!)
Sienna Jeffries
Sienna is a junior and uses she/they pronouns. She’s from southern New Hampshire. She is a Political Science and History major, and has a minor in Cinema and Media studies! She loves to read, write, and play video games. They are the current President at Simmons's TANC, and are on the e-board for COF theater. This is their second year as a SAM, and she's excited to be a support for first year students!
Aisha Shaik
Aisha (she/her) is an international student from India and a sophomore at Simmons majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior on the Cognitive track, with a minor in Data Science. She hopes to pursue Cognitive Science in the future. On campus, Aisha is part of the NASA x DREAM STEM program and occasionally contributes to The Simmons Voice. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading, baking, and taking long walks around Newbury. This is her first year as a SAM, and she’s genuinely excited to support fellow students as they navigate their academic journey!
Who Are The SAMs?
Learn more about the Simmons Academic Mentors.