African American Mentorship Program (AAMP)

Welcome to UCSC!

AAMP is the African American Mentorship Program created in 2012 by the African American Resource & Cultural Center (AARCC) as an effort to support African/Black/Caribbean (ABC) students within their 1st year. The program pairs first-year (Frosh & Transfer) mentees with mentors that have similar interests, courses of study, etc. in order to support the transition to the university. We champion professional development for mentors and enabling mentees with a greater sense of community and belonging in preparation for their journey here at UCSC. Having a mentor can be extremely helpful in navigating the campus and the UC system as a whole. We succeed by lifting up others!

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Meet our Program Coordinator!

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  Shannel Joseph (she/her/hers)

  Hi Everyone!
  My name is Shannel Joseph (she/her/hers) and I am serving you all as the ABC Retention Specialist and the AAMP Coordinator. My role in this program is to make sure you all have a smooth and easy transition to the university during your first year at UCSC.
  Fun Facts About Me:
  • My zodiac: Aquarius
  • Favorite Color: Burgundy
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, CA - South Central & Inglewood
  • Ethic Makeup: Belizean & Guatemalan
  • Hobbies: Cooking, Baking, Hiking, Working out, Kayaking, Roller Skating, Fashion
  • Educational Interests: Psychology, Therapy, Nursing, Health & Wellness
  I attended UCSC in 2013 and graduated in 2017 with my degree in Psychology. I know firsthand what a challenging first year experience can be like. Now looking back on my experience, I WISH I participated in this mentorship program, because I was completely lost. I thought I could handle the first year experience and I was so wrong. Having someone to vent to and guide me would have made my first year so much better. I hope that you all decide to join our program so we can contribute to your success!