Grandes y Pequenos
Grandes y Pequenos
Welcome
Welcome to LMSA's mentorship program, Grandes y Pequenos! Our mission is to foster a supportive community among pre-health Latine Gators. We strive to provide a space where students can thrive academically, professionally, and socially. Through mentorship, we provide academic support and enriching social events, aiming to empower pre-health Latine students. We create opportunities for community service, building a strong sense of connection within our group and broader communities. Together we're here to support, uplift, and grow as future health care leaders.
This years theme: Isla de Amor!
Mentor and Mentee Pairs 2025-2026
Mentor: Melanie Rodriguez
Mentee(s): Savannah Veras and Abby Reyes
Mentor: Ana Ojeda
Mentee(s): Maria Leon
Mentor: Ariel Laporte
Mentee(s): Amanda Borges and Erika Hernandez
Mentor: Giselle Leon
Mentee(s): Rebecca Soto and Maria Avila (not pictured)
Mentor: Ronald Lazo
Mentee(s): Renata Gomez
Mentor: Sara Bothe
Mentee(s): Giancarlo Talgier
Mentor: Frida Pedraza
Mentee(s): Ana Perez
Mentor: Arly
Mentee(s): Pamela Paschal and Kiara Mitjans
Mentor: Mariana Botero
Mentee(s): Julianna Rojas and Nicolette Ramos (not pictured)
Mentor: Mia Bedoya
Mentee(s): Monica Luciano
How do I get involved?
The Peer Mentor matching process is not currently active and will resume in Fall 2026.
Time Commitment
As pre-health students ourselves, we understand that with rigorous academic schedules, as well as other commitments, it can be difficult to add more commitments to your schedule, which is why we aim to keep our mentorship program flexible with all challenges and events. The best way to stay active in the program is through attending events and completing monthly challenges that can be completed on your own time.
Leaderboard Challenges, Events, and More
One of our main highlights of Grandes y Pequenos is the monthly challenges we release for all mentor-mentee groups. Each month, we will post select challenges that are intended to be completed with your mentee. As you complete these challenges, each group will gain points. The mentor-mentee pair with the most points will be highlighted in our leaderboard, posted here, and at each GBM. At our end-of-year event, the mentor-mentee pair with the most points will win and celebrate LMSA style. There is ZERO point requirements, as all challenges and events are designed with pre-health students in mind and meant to be flexible with your schedule.