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Kathy Tran-Peters, MA

Kathy Tran-Peters, MA

Program Manager, Honors and Interdisciplinary Studies

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

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Kathy is the Program Manager for Honors and Interdisciplinary Studies. As an alumna of Taylorsville High School and a college graduate from SLCC, Kathy is excited to be able to return to and serve the same neighborhood and community that her family immigrated to. She graduated from the University of Utah with Honors Bachelors of Arts in both History and Gender & Sexuality Studies, as well as a Master of Arts in History. Because of her experiences as a first-generation student and womxn of color, she understands that there are many barriers to accessing and succeeding in higher education. Her experiences influence her passion for challenging, unlearning, and rethinking higher education’s core practices and policies in order to best serve the most diverse study body in Utah. You’ll also find her hiking and trail running with her dogs, binge-watching TV shows, climbing, drinking tea, and eating at and supporting BIPOC-owned restaurants.

Campus:

Taylorsville

Building:

Technology Building (TB)

Room:

323B

Phone:

801-957-4259

Email:

kathy.tran-peters@slcc.edu

Michael Young, MA

Michael Young, MA

Associate Dean of General Education, Honors, and Interdisciplinary Studies

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Michael Young has over ten years of experience in higher education in both instruction and academic leadership positions. He is currently the Associate Dean of General Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Honors at Salt Lake Community College. Prior to this position, Michael was a full-time tenured Sociology Instructor for Bay College in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and has taught adjunct courses at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He taught courses using a variety of formats and technologies including hybrid, online, and traditional. He has also held various leadership positions at Bay College that include being a Team Leader of Michigan Guided Pathways Initiative, Chair of the Curriculum Committee, Faculty Association President, and Human Services Program Coordinator.

Michael’s academic and career goals began as a community college student where he received an AAS in Human Services. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Sociology. It has been his lifelong passion to become a leader in education and help students become successful in life and their career. Michael’s experience in higher education has allowed him to work with faculty, staff, and administration to advance the revolutionary and structural changes taking place within academia. He also enjoys working across the campus with leaders to promote General Education as a fundamental and integrative program at SLCC. 

Michael’s hobbies and interests include art, music, movies, time in nature, chess, poker, and reading. 

Campus:

Herriman

Room:

JC-JNPR-206E

Phone:

801-957-4719

Email:

michael.young@slcc.edu

Yana Yan, M.A.

Yana Yan, M.A.

Administrative Asst. I of Academic Operations/General Education

Yana Yan is the administrative assistant of Michael Young. With a decade of experience in the Cultural industry in China, Yana has significantly contributed to introducing over 50 TV shows, documentaries, and films to audiences in Shanghai. Her passion for the creative arts is complemented by her educational background, holding a Master’s degree in Creative Industries and Cultural Assets from Hong Kong Metropolitan University and a bachelor's degree in journalism from Qiqihar University.

Originally from the picturesque Southwest of China, Yana's love for nature is evident in her appreciation for the region's stunning mountains. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time on the trail with her family. Guided by the Chinese proverb, "In a party of three, there must be one who can be my teacher," Yana embraces a lifelong learning philosophy. This outlook fuels her excitement about working at SLCC, where she eagerly contributes diverse cultural perspectives and absorbs knowledge from the rich college environment. As a lifelong learner, Yana believes that maintaining curiosity and passion is key to fostering a positive and joyful work environment.

Campus:

Herriman

Room:

HC-JNPR-206E

Phone:

801-957-6616

Email:

jyan4@slcc.edu

Aylin Gutierrez

Aylin Gutierrez

Peer Mentor

Pronouns: She/Her

Aylin Gutierrez is from Long Beach, California and is currently interning as an Honors Peer Mentor. As an Honors Peer Mentor, she is happy to help students, both honors and hopefully future honor students, to figure out the college life and be there for any kind of support. She moved to Utah when she was eight years old and hasn't left since. When she isn't writing her fantasy novel, she's either in the kitchen baking treats, sleeping on the couch, or snowboarding in the winter. Aylin is currently pursuing a psychology major and plan to join the Navy once she successfully receives the degree. She sadly doesn't have pets but plans to have a dog once she buys a cottage for herself.

Campus:

Taylorsville

Building:

Technology Building (TB)

Room:

323A

Email:

agutie61@slcc.edu

Jevahjire France

Jevahjire France

Peer Mentor

Pronouns: He/Him/His

My name is Jevahjire France and I am from Les Cayes, Haiti and I am currently interning as an Honors Peer Mentor. I am happy to help current and future Honors Students navigate higher education, support Honors Program students, particularly first-year students, in understanding the Honors Program requirements. My favorite hobbies are going to the gym, playing soccer, pickleball and volleyball. I also love learning how to program and design during my free time, which explains my major in Mechanical Engineering. My goal as of right now is to finish my associate's degree of Pre-Engineering at SLCC, transfer to a 4 year school to get my bachelor degree, later on go to Grad School for Robotics. My experience in the Honors program has been a blast so far, I have learned and benefited a lot from it, which is why I decided to become an Honors Peer Mentor.

Campus:

Taylorsville

Building:

Technology Building (TB)

Room:

323A

Email:

jfranc81@slcc.edu

Zach Johnson

Zach Johnson

Peer Mentor

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Zach Johnson is from West Valley City, Utah by way of Flagstaff, Arizona and is currently working on the Honors Peer Mentor team. He hopes to help students navigate higher education and understand their goals and themselves a little better than the day before. Zach enjoys reading (non-fiction and fiction alike); he is an avid gardener who loves to cook; is studying Exercise Science/Kinesiology and will focus on Nutrition and Dietetics upon transferring to a four-year university. Zach finds inspiration in his friends, neighbors, siblings, classmates, and mentors and hopes to be as compassionate and supportive as they are to him in his dealings with others. He lives in Rose Park with his partner and their one-million plants.

Campus:

Taylorsville

Building:

Technology Building (TB)

Room:

323A

Email:

zjohns28@slcc.edu

Jack Bohun

Jack Bohun

Peer Mentor

Pronouns: He/Him

My name is Jack Bohun. I am from Sandy, Utah, and I am currently working as a part of the Honors Peer Mentor team. I hope to help those who need any help with their classes, navigating college, and helping whoever I can however I can. I spend my free time playing video games, reading, writing, and snowboarding. My favourite film is Titanic, which I can quote by heart, and watch at least once a week. And yes, I really like Spider-man. I am currently studying biology with the long-term goal of researching shark behaviour, and I am here at SLCC to get my associate’s in science. One of my favourite things to do is present at research conferences. I currently live with my family, three dogs, blind cat, and leopard gecko.

Campus:

Taylorsville

Building:

Technology Building (TB)

Room:

323A

Email:

lbohun@slcc.edu