Programs

Advocates for Inclusive Mentoring (AIM)

AIM strives to strengthen CSB's historically underrepresented students' personal development and leadership through collaboration with various academic groups to help build community, a sense of belonging, and overall student success.

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think critically, lead courageously, and advocate passionately.

AIM provides a unique opportunity for first- and second-year Bennies who come from underrepresented backgrounds to connect with older student mentors who share their same identities. We to inspire the racially marginalized women within the program to become local and global leaders by engaging in academic exploration, value-based leadership, and community building.  It is a chance for Bennies to participate in monthly group and one-on-one mentoring sessions for professional and personal development. This experience allows students from underrepresented backgrounds to join a Sisterhood of like-minded women looking to learn more about their identities on campus as well as topics relating to inclusion, equity, and feminism. 

Our Team

AIM Staff Members 2024-2025
  • Stacey Delgado ’25 — Student Director
  • Brisa Hendricks ’27 — Student Coordinator
AIM Advisory Board Members 2024-2025
  • Sydney E. Robinson ’19 — Associate Director, Multicultural Student Services 
  • Cindy Gonzalez ’14 — Director, CSB Campus Ministry
  • Annette Raigoza, Ph.D —  Associate Professor of Chemistry
  • Whitney Court, Ph.D —  Associate Professor of Political Science

We are currently looking for Advisory Board members! If interested, please contact Sydney Robinson at [email protected] for more information.

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Our Goals

  • Assist new entering first and second-year women who represent historically underserved communities, such as international and first-generation students, in making a successful transition to the College and community
  • Develop students’ ability to advocate for themselves and others inside and outside the classroom
  • Gain greater understanding of how gender and culture influence leadership
  • Help students identify and pursue opportunities for professional, educational, and social growth
  • Create a supportive and inclusive environment to increase students’ comfortability and agency on a college campus
  • Help students identify and pursue opportunities for professional, educational, and social growth
  • Create a supportive and inclusive environment to increase students’ comfortability and agency on a college campus
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