OSDS Peer Advisors


2025-2026 Team

Phillip watkins

Hi, My name is Phillip Watkins and I am Sophomore Civil Engineering
major. In addition to my major, I am minoring in Spanish as well. I enjoy listening to music, playing soccer, and reading books about
Urban Planning. However, the activities I most enjoy are ones that
involve solving problems and helping people. If you need help, then
I will be more than happy to assist you.

Caden byers

My name is Caden Byers, I’m a Civil Engineering
Technology student with a Japanese minor. I’m always
down to try new things. I stay engaged in everything I do,
whether it’s tackling a new project or diving into something
creative. I love art and video games. I have seen the highest
heights and lowest lows and still kept pushing forward to be
my best self.

troy warren

Hi! My name is Troy Warren, and I am a sophomore at UNC
Charlotte pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering.
I love to read, make music, and spend time outside. Please
don’t hesitate to come to my drop-in hours if you are in need
of any advising assistance!

renata zharova-miller

Hello! My name is Renata, and I am a current sophomore in
Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. I love
to be able to help people in any way I can, so I am very
excited to be a part of OSDS and engineering advising,
making sure my fellow engineers are doing the best they
can within their academics!

saahil patel

Hi, my name is Saahil Patel! I’m a sophomore studying
Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics, and I
am excited to serve as a peer advisor. Outside of advising,
I’m involved in campus life through my fraternity, clubs, and
as a Physics Lab Teaching Assistant. I’m here to help, so feel
free to reach out if you have any questions!

nena hunt

Hey! My name is Nena Hunt, and I am a sophomore in
Computer Engineering with a concentration in
Machine Learning. I am in the honors college and an
Albert Engineering Leadership scholar. I look forward
to advising and tackling any obstacle with you!