Meet Our Mentors
Danika Nakai
My name is Danika Nakai. I graduated from SLCC Spring 2022 with my Associates Degree in General Studies but now I am a full-time student at the University of Utah double majoring in Health, Society, & Policy, and Psychology. I am also doing premed, hoping to go to medical school to become a general surgeon. I love to play music and currently I am in the marching band here at the University where I play the tenor saxophone.
Will Prettyman
Hi! My name is Will Prettyman! I am currently a senior at the University of Utah and am majoring in Community, Family and Human Development. I completed my first three years of college and Montana State University. I also have competed on a national level for Track & Field and have gained a lot of experience in leadership and direction. I am hoping to continue in my education and hopefully work in a career that is people centered.
This is my first year as a mentor at PATHS and I absolutely love it. All the kids are amazing and incredibly unique. I have had the amazing opportunity to work with these High Schoolers and they have taught me much more than I have taught them. I have loved getting to know each and every one of them, and cannot wait to learn even more about them!
Above all else I am Your Friend, Will
Nevaeh Olmedo
My name is Nevaeh Olmedo and I am one of your Path Mentors for the year! I am so excited to work with you. My goal is to help you all navigate a plan for life after high school and help you meet your own goals along the way.
I am a Junior here at the University of Utah, studying Economics. I am a first-generation college student, as well as a transfer to the U. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and going to the gym. I also love cats and I have an orange cat named Felix. I can't wait to learn more about all of you!
Alexis McDonald
Hi! My name is Alexis McDonald and I am one of the new PATHS Mentors. I am a freshman at the University of Utah and majoring in criminology. I am from Tucson, Arizona, but originally from Salt Lake City, Utah. I have moved around my whole life and have lived in 3 different states including Utah, Arizona, and Texas. Growing up I have always been active. I have been dancing for 16 years and still dance today. I have also done softball, martial arts, and color guard. On top of being in school and being a PATHs Mentor I am also a barista at a small café here on campus.
I am also a very adventurous person. I enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, and I recently started rock climbing. I am always down for anything you have in mind. On top of all of that I love music. I am always listening to it and I even sing covers. I play ukulele, guitar, piano, and flute. My dream is to be able to write my own music and hopefully be able to perform in cafes and small local areas.