President
Hello I am Mary, I am a junior at Los Alamitos High School and have been a part of Peer 1 On 1 for four years. I was introduced to Peer 1 On 1 when we first started our Seal Beach Branch as the Activities Director. I joined Peer 1 On 1 because I enjoy impact on neurodiverse kids and inspiring them to beyond what their disorder limits them. In my last 4 years in Peer 1 On 1 I learned that happiness is achievable in anyone. .A few extracurriculars I attend too are American Red Cross Club, Volunteering at my local Hospital, and Interning as an Athletic Trainer.
Mary Michael
Vice President
Hi, I’m Isabella. I’m currently a sophomore at Losal High School and have been doing Peer 1 on 1 for three years. Some hobbies of mine include art, reading, and being in nature. Other extracurriculars that I am involved in include track and field, Science Olympiad, and Girl Scouts. In college, I want to study biology and medicine. I was first introduced to Peer 1 on 1 by one of the leaders of CPENA, my city’s volunteering community. Since then, I have enjoyed working and connectingwith people on the spectrum and look forward to continuing to expand the community and building more friendships.
Isabella Patterson
Public Relationship
Hi, I'm Sachi, a freshman and the Public Relations for Peer One-on-One. I've been a part of this club for three years, and it's been an amazing journey watching it grow and making meaningful connections with others. Outside of the club, I'm on the tennis team at Los Alamitos High School, a member of Science Olympiad, and I volunteer with CPENA. I enjoy playing the guitar and reading in my free time. I am very dedicated to my academics. I joined this club because my older brother has autism and I enjoy working with others to create a more inclusive future.
Sachi Busse
Outreach
Hello, I’m Raykha, and I am a sophomore at Los Al High School. I’ve been involved in Peer 1 on 1 for one year now. My friend first informed me of the Peer 1 on 1 organization, and I was immediately interested. Since then, I have participated in various events. Being able to spend time with neurotypical kids gives me a sense of purpose and has allowed me to build my patience. When I’m not volunteering or doing schoolwork, I enjoy painting and going on hikes. My extracurriculars include golf and my school’s Science Olympiad team. My plans for the future are to study medicine and establish a career in healthcare.
Raykha Guttikonda
John Michael
Activities Director
Hello, my name is John Michael. I have been in Peer 1 On 1 for 4 years. I joined Peer 1 On 1 because I wanted to help my sister Mary Michael with running it. As well, because I wanted to serve my community and learn more about neurotypical kids. I am also part of many other organizations such as CPENA, Seal Beach Lions, etc. I play lacrosse at Los Alamitos High School at a competitive level and am part of many clubs at the school, while having my own. I have been volunteering for more than 6 years and plan to keep volunteering, hoping to leave a footprint before I leave. I love making money and doing business, like stocks, selling, etc. I plan to study medicine at a university and soon become an orthopedic surgeon with my own businesses. I love being a funny person and tell jokes every day to brighten the moods of my friends and to make everyone else positive because everyone deserves to be happy.