Psychology and Child Development

College of Liberal Arts

Weekly Announcements

Student Advisory Committee

For more information about the Psychology & Child Development Department's Student Advisory Committee, please email the department or call 805-756-2033.

Winter 2026 Student Peer Guides

Meet your new Winter 2026 PSY & CD Peer Guides! For most questions, your first step will be to meet with one of our PSY & CD Peer Guides below. They work closely with our Department Chair, Dr. Carrie Langner, to get up-to-date information for students.

Alyssa Fortes
5th Year Pre-Med Psychology Major and Music Minor

Contact: adfortes@calpoly.edu

"I am a member of the Cal Poly Choirs and opera program, and I love reading and watching vintage movies. I'm excited to help provide support to students and guide them to the resources they need."

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Rachel Hendry
4th Year Transfer Student Child Development Major

Contact: rvhendry@calpoly.edu

"I enjoy practicing Pilates and hot yoga, as well as keeping my space tidy. I’m passionate about helping students connect with the right resources more efficiently and making the process of asking questions feel less overwhelming."

 

Winter 2026 drop-in peer guide zoom schedule:
Please use the zoom link here during any of the times listed below.

Student Guide

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Alyssa Fortes 12pm-1pm 10am-11am      
Rachel Hendry   9am-10am     11am-12pm
Gali Benshabat   3pm-5pm  

10am-11am

4pm-5pm

 
Mark Ybarra

9am-10am

1pm-2pm

  1pm-3pm    
Lia Kedmy 10am-12pm   10am-12pm    
Steven Pallan   12pm-2pm   2pm-4pm  
Cristian Camacho 2pm-3pm   12pm-1pm   12pm-2pm
Lindsay Jung       9am-10am

9am-10am

2pm-4pm

Ludivine Zietek 8am-9am   8am-10am 8am-9am  

 

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