Meet Oppidan’s US Mentors

Oppidan has landed in the US, and with it, a new crew of mentors bringing the same energy, warmth, and expertise our families in the UK have come to know.

Our US team is a brilliant mix of individuals, from actors to athletes to scientists, all united by one thing: a genuine passion for helping young people find their spark. Here’s a brief introduction to the mentors leading the charge with families and schools for our growing NYC-based team.  

Aaquil R

Born and raised in NYC, Aaquil is a Revenue Operations Consultant who spent 8+ years deep in alumni leadership at the University of Michigan. He is now channeling that energy into 1:1 mentorship, helping young people find clarity and direction in moments of major transition.  

Alyscia B 

A Brown grad who spent last year leading a public health project across the Peruvian Andes and Amazon, Alyscia currently works in public health research and dreams of practicing medicine in a way that bridges clinical and community-based care in underserved communities.  

Andre D

After growing up in Brazil, Geneva, London, and Brazil again (in that order), Andre is now a Brooklyn-based PhD student in philosophy, splitting his time between creative writing, track club sprints, and bringing philosophy out of the classroom and into public life.  

Billy S

West London-born, NYC-based, and fluent in Japanese and Italian, Billy is a Georgetown grad and actor with a curious streak, splitting his time between reading, arts and crafts, and dabbling in coding and game design. 

Emilia B

London-born, Classics-trained at USC, and now chasing a master’s in Sustainability Management at Columbia (with a Social Entrepreneurship degree from USC’s Marshall School already in hand), Emilia’s studies are fueled by one passion: finding creative ways to drive social change and environmental impact, while reading fantasy novels for fun along the way.  

Chase P

An Associate Product Manager by day, Chase spent 4 years as Head Football Coach for Special Olympics while attending the University of Michigan. He now mentors 1:1 with Special Olympics, calling it one of the most meaningful parts of his life.  

Evan M

A Brown grad and Features Contributor at The Onion, Evan has tutored over 250 students across SAT/SHSAT prep, academic writing, and 1:1 mentorship, from Choate Rosemary Hall to public schools in Harlem and the Bronx; and is loving every bit of his new life in NYC.  

Katrina R

Currently a Dean of Students at Avenues: The World School in NYC, Katrina spent 7 years as a middle school math teacher, learning specialist, and Grade 6 co-lead, all while running operations for a UK volunteer program that provides residential holidays for young people with learning disabilities.  

Lola G

A USC theatre grad with a love for stand-up and improv, Lola turns every session into a little bit of a show. She uses storytelling to connect with people, and her comedy background brings an enthusiasm and humor that kids respond to right away.  

Max K

Sometimes known as ‘Bio Boy,’ Max is a born and raised New Yorker and Horace Mann alum who’s spent his studies untangling how science and tech shape human life, and his weekends cheering for the Knicks.  

Zack P

Part touring musician, part Brown-trained environmentalist, Zack has researched oyster reef restoration, kept bees, and tutored his way from Boston to New York – proof that no two paths to mentoring look quite the same. 

Hayley G

Hayley is fascinated by how people think, behave, and tell their own stories; a curiosity that led her to study Cognitive Science and Modern Culture & Media at Brown University. When she’s not mentoring, you’ll likely find her at (or behind the scenes of) a theatre show in the city.

We’re thrilled to have this incredible group on board, each bringing their own story, spark, and specialty to the table. New York, meet your mentors.  

To learn more about our mentors, you can find their full profiles here.