Learning Community Staff

Chris Walls, M.S., Assistant Director for First-Generation Academic Initiatives
Learning Community Coordinator, 49er-First
Office of First-Year and Transition Programs
Colvard 2408
cwalls9@charlotte.edu
704-687-0033

Chris currently serves as the Assistant Director for First-Generation Academic Initiatives within the Office of First-Year and Transition Programs. He is also a First-Gen alum, graduating from Charlotte in 2019 while studying Psychology. After working with College Advising Corps, he completed a M.S. in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina Central University. Today he enjoys advocating and eliminating barriers so students can take advantage of what Charlotte has to offer.

Peer Mentors

Carina Rodriguez
Carina is a second-year student from Burlington, North Carolina, majoring in Finance and Accounting. She is very excited to support the 49er First Learning Community as a Peer Mentor

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Happy Mongoy
Happy is a second-year student majoring in Biology, with a minor in Biotechnology, originally from Cape Town, South Africa, but grew up in Raleigh, NC. She is excited to help other students feel welcomed, supported, and confident as they navigate college