Meet the Leaders Behind Mentor Minds
Our directors bring experience, passion, and purpose to every student they mentor.
Stacy Uhm
Psychology B.A., USC
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Incoming Ph. D Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Fall 2026
Experience
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Led multiple leadership and community programs as Assistant Director, USC Asian Pacific American Student Assembly (APASA)
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Studied Clinical Trials of LA County as a Provost Fellow undergraduate researcher for four years
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Focus & Passion
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Adolescent mental health
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Intentional mentorship to help students flourish academically and personally
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Hopes to integrate her clinical and academic training was an incoming Ph.D student in Clinical Psychology
Jackson Thiesfeldt
Doctoral Research Candidate in Leadership Development (DBA)
Experience
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20+ years in education leadership
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Former Principal and Head of School across the U.S.
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Launched innovative programs in academic excellence and whole-child development
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Focus & Strengths
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Leadership coaching and student development
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Building strong partnerships with families and local organizations
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College counseling and purpose-driven planning