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!
Cailinn Allen, '28
Skeg tash! My name is Cailinn Allen and I'm from Phoenix, Arizona. I am studying Earth Systems on the Biosphere track with a minor in CSRE. I am focused on traditional ecological knowledge, climate resiliency, and environmental justice in the context of the Sonoran Desert. I have completed two Cardinal Quarters, working at the Gila River Indian Community Department of Environmental Quality through the Indigenous Communities Fellowship and the Deschutes Land Trust with the Bill Lane Center. These opportunities greatly shaped my undergraduate career, enabling me to apply classroom knowledge into the field and build confidence in the workplace. As a peer advisor, I am looking forward to supporting you explore public service through Cardinal Quarter!
Cardinal Quarters: Indigenous Communities Fellowship, American West Fellowship (Bill Lane Center)
Advising Hours: Mondays 12:30-2:30 pm and Fridays 12:30-2:30 pm (in the BIRC, Haas Center)
Maddie Lescano, '29
Hi everyone! My name is Maddie, and I'm a sophomore majoring in Public Policy and Psychology from South Orange County, CA. This past summer, I returned home to work with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, where I spent a lot of time in court advocating for low-income clients navigating the criminal justice system. This experience deepened my passion in public interest law and gave me the opportunity to think critically about the complexities of our legal and justice system. As a FLI student, I was especially grateful for the opportunity to spend my summer doing work that was meaningful to me while connecting directly with my community. I’d love to chat about your interests, help you explore how public service fits into your goals, and answer any questions you have about finding a Cardinal Quarter!
Cardinal Quarters: Haas Center Cardinal Quarter Fellowship
Advising Hours: Mondays 1-3:30 pm and Wednesdays 1-3:30 pm (in the BIRC, Haas Center)
Nadia Henry, '29
Hello, my name is Nadia Henry! I'm a sophomore studying Civil Engineering with a focus in Atmosphere and Energy! I come from a small mountain town between San Diego and Los Angeles called Idyllwild, where my passion for the environment and sustainability developed. This past summer, I completed a Cardinal Quarter with Hidden Villa, a sustainability education nonprofit farm in Los Altos Hills, only about 20 minutes from Stanford. Through data analysis on energy datasets, miles-long 3D irradiance mapping with node-based coded simulations, and photovoltaic and battery sizing calculations, I helped Hidden Villa evaluate its energy consumption and plan for a net-zero future with solar installations. My fellowship made me fall in love with sustainable engineering and energy, and as a FLI student, it gave me a way to stay in the Bay Area all summer to pursue the exact projects I chose. I would be thrilled to help you customize your own Cardinal Quarter so it fits your skills, interests, and the skills you want to gain. Feel free to shoot me an email or stop by my office hours!
Cardinal Quarters: Public Service Projects Fellowship
Advising Hours: Wednesdays 12:30-1:30, Thursdays 3-5 pm, and Fridays 12:30-1:30 pm (BIRC in Haas Center)
Lindsay Flores, '27
Hello! I'm Lindsay! I am studying human biology and education. My hometown is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, which—fun fact—ranks as the 49th state in education and healthcare. That is why I am excited to talk about both of these issues I am passionate about when advising other students. I have done two Cardinal Quarters (both back home): one with TRIO Upward Bound, where I worked with under-resourced high school students and created and taught a college-prep curriculum, and my second with Moore Faith Medical Clinic, where I mainly advocated for uninsured diabetic patients through education, case management, and Spanish translation. Even if education and healthcare are not the interests you would like to get involved with through Cardinal Quarter, please stop by my office hours and ask me as many questions as you would like!
Cardinal Quarters: Public Service Projects Fellowship (twice!)
Sofia Furbeck, '27
social programming for older adults to combat social isolation (a known risk factor for dementia). I helped lead and plan an in-person support group for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, as well as a daily Zoom program with activities for older adults. I continue to visit everyone from the non-profit whenever I come back home and run "Guess the Song" Zooms every Friday. I also completed a second Cardinal Quarter at Cornerstone Free Health Clinic, where I took vitals, recorded patient histories, and checked in Spanish-speaking patients, and I completed a prenatal care packages project. Cardinal Quarters are lifelong relationships and experiences that can continue to build. Whatever your interests, drop by my advising hours so I can help you find a Cardinal Quarter that you are passionate about/answer any questions.
Cardinal Quarters: Roland Longevity Fellowship, Haas Cardinal Quarter Fellowship
Advising Hours: Fridays, 2:30-5 pm (BIRC at the Haas Center)
Suraya Mathai-Jackson, '28
Hi! My name is Suraya and I am a junior majoring in international relations. I’m particularly interested in affordable housing and education. This past summer, I completed a Cardinal Quarter through Stanford in Government, working as a policy intern with the City of Oakland where I met dedicated community builders and explored policy work in the Bay Area, where I’m from! I see education and housing as interconnected issues that are both essential to building more inclusive, resilient communities, and I’d love to work with anyone who is interested in those fields, or anyone else looking for a public service opportunity that fits your interests!
Cardinal Quarters: Stanford in Government Fellowship, International Public Service Fellowship