Advising Hours - Fall 2026
Book a 15 minute virtual appointment with one of our peer advisors!
Lauren's Advising Appointments
Drop In Hours: El Paseo Conference Room, Phelps Hall 2216
Monday: 1–2 PM and 3:30–4:30 PM
Wednesday: 12–3 PM
Have questions? Please check out our FAQ page.
For additional support, you can email us, book a 1:1 meeting, or attend in-person advising hours in 2216 Phelps Hall.
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Meet Your Peer Advisors
Lauren Caughey
Hi, I’m Lauren, a third-year Psychology and Brain Sciences major at UCSB. I’m originally from just outside Boston, and I spent this past fall studying abroad in Barcelona. Through the Certificate in Technology Management, I’ve developed practical business skills that I’m excited to apply after graduation. Professionally, I’m interested in consulting and private equity. Outside of school, I like distance running and trying new foods in Santa Barbara.
Mandy Schoen
Amanda is a senior at the University of California, Santa Barbara, pursuing a major in Communication with a minor in Professional Writing and a certificate in Technology Management. Beyond the classroom, she has gained meaningful professional experience as a Campus Tour Guide and Visitor Center Intern for the Gaucho Tour Association, and as Publicity Coordinator for the Commission on Student Wellbeing. Last fall, she expanded her global perspective through the Business in Barcelona study abroad program, where she interned at a local marketing agency and completed business-oriented coursework.
This past summer, Amanda served as a Marketing Intern at Scenthound, a dog hygiene and wellness franchise, where she supported franchisee onboarding, managed the company's website and social media presence, and contributed to community engagement and public relations efforts. As she approaches graduation, Amanda is eager to bring her creativity and communications expertise to the TMP program, helping to elevate its brand through campus partnerships and networking events. Looking ahead, she hopes to build a fulfilling career in public relations and marketing
Elliott Scott
(Winter–Spring 2027)
Elliott is a third-year chemical engineering student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, pursuing a certificate in Technology Management. Passionate about sustainability and emerging technologies, she brings her skills to UCSB's NanoFab, where she helps fabricate semiconductors. This past summer, she served as an orientation leader, sharpening her academic advising, campus knowledge, and public speaking skills — experience that will make her a trustworthy and effective Peer Advisor for the Technology Management department!
