Cardinal Quarter Peer Advisors
Cardinal Quarter Peer Advisors are students who have participated in the Cardinal Quarter program and who are eager to help fellow students navigate the process. Please see below for their drop-in advising hours. They are excited to meet with you!
Adri Kea Arquin, '26 (Earth Systems, Economics)
Hey! I’m Adri, and I’m a junior majoring in earth systems and economics, originally from Minnesota. I am fascinated by our global transition away from fossil fuels and the economics and social justice associated with solving the climate crisis. During my freshman summer, I completed a Cardinal Quarter at an energy policy firm, which had a tremendous impact on my academic and career journey. Last summer, I worked in the Biden-Harris Administration's Climate Policy Office as a member of the White House Internship Program focusing on industrial decarbonization and workforce development. I am happy to share my journey through community service, advocacy, and policy work across numerous fields both at and away from Stanford. I hope I can help you to find, design, and execute a Cardinal Quarter experience that can shape your Stanford and public service journey.
Emma Buday, '24 (International Relations), '25 MA (Sustainability)
I'm currently pursuing a co-term in Sustainability after graduating in June with a degree in International Relations. I am interested in global climate change mitigation policy and sustainable renewable energy development. Last summer I worked as a grant writing intern at Terradot, a carbon removal start-up with a mission to regenerate degraded land through enhanced rock weathering. My Cardinal Quarter experience further exposed me to the ways in which public service is possible, ultimately providing a chance to reflect on personal motivations and career aspirations. I encourage students to partake in the diverse opportunities that Cardinal Quarter has to offer, and I hope to help you start exploring options or work towards achieving current goals! Please reach out if you have any questions or want to chat!
Langston Buddenhagen, '25 (Political Science & Urban Studies)
My name is Langston, and I'm a current senior studying urban studies and public policy. I was born and raised in Oakland, California, a diverse hotspot of community activism, service, and changemaking. As a young man of color from an urban environment with such a unique history, equitable public service that uplifts marginalized communities has always been extremely important to me. This is my third year working as a peer advisor, and I have completed Cardinal Quarters over two summers as a policy intern with the San Francisco District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This past summer, I traveled across the African continent under the VPUE Major Grant for Undergraduate Research collecting data for my Urban Studies capstone project on neighborhood change in African capitals. I'm excited to share my background and experience with anyone interested in learning more about Cardinal Quarters, law and policy, urban studies, and pathways of public service at Stanford.
Paola Duran, '26 (Political Science)
My name is Paola, I'm a junior majoring in political science and minoring in psychology. I come from a border city where I quickly learned the injustices of the immigration system and how important it is to be involved in public service. As a FLI student, the opportunities that Cardinal Quarter provided for me allowed me to be able to partake in my passions, which was beneficial to developing my experience in the public sector while still getting paid. I've worked with a variety of non-profits ranging from climate change to immigration reform. This past summer I worked for Amanecer People’s Project (Sunrise Movement)| Outreach Team in El Paso, TX. I'd love to chat with you about your interests and how you can get connected with Cardinal Quarter!
Enrique Flores, '24 (Political Science), MA '25 (Sociology)
Hey! I’m Enrique, and I’m currently co-terming in Sociology after finishing my BA in Political Science in the spring. I also completed another Cardinal Quarter this summer -- the Human Rights Fellowship at United Nations Development Programme which is located in Geneva. I am stoked to be a peer advisor again this year for Cardinal Quarter. I had a phenomenal time interning during my Cardinal Quarter experiences and am ecstatic to continue giving back to the Cardinal Quarter community. I hope that through my role as a peer advisor, I can help you find opportunities in public service that align with your future goals!
Lindsay Flores, '27 (Human Biology)
Hello! I'm Lindsay! I am studying human biology with a minor in education. My hometown is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, which—fun fact—ranks 49th as a state in education and healthcare. That is why I am excited to bring two of my main passions to serve you as a peer advisor for Cardinal Quarter. This previous summer, I did a Cardinal Quarter with TRIO Upward Bound back home where I had the opportunity to work with under-resourced high school students and create and teach a college-prep curriculum as well as teach math. I had such a phenomenal experience with Cardinal Quarter helping me give back to my community that I would like to help more students know of such a wonderful opportunity here at Stanford. Even if education and healthcare are not the interests you would like to get involved with service through Cardinal Quarter, I hope you still feel welcome to come by my office hours to talk and ask me as many questions as you would like! I am excited to help and grow with you all!
Larissa Scott, '25 (Human Biology)
I am a current senior studying human biology and minoring in education. I am particularly interested in Tribal epidemiology and community health. I come from the Navajo and Winnebago Nations, growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Through the Indigenous Communities Fellowship (ICF) with Cardinal Quarters, I had the opportunity to intern with an Indigenous-run organization providing mental health programming and services for Indigenous high school students in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This experience deepened my commitment to working with Tribal communities and solidified my aspiration to address health inequities. As an ICF and Cardinal Quarter peer advisor, I am excited to share my background and experience with students who are passionate about community-based service. I hope to help others navigate the diverse programs available through Cardinal Quarters to find an opportunity that aligns with personal and career goals.