Christi Kessler

Hello! My name is Christi Kessler and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a Filipina-American from SoCal and a third year at SSU. I am a psychology major and planning to go into psychological research and therapy to help young people that struggle with mental illness. I am passionate about people, puns, and food. My ultimate goal in life is to give a voice and platform to those who need it the most.

I am involved in FAASSU as well as the peer mentor program on campus; both have given me a chance to hone my leadership skills and be a part of a community of weird and wonderful individuals, for which I am grateful.

One challenge I face at SSU is learning how to take care of my mental illness while also keeping up with everything else I balance like work, school, social life, and organizations. Facing my bipolar disorder in a collegiate setting has been especially hard. Though it is difficult to manage, I have a support system on campus that helps me immensely.

The most positive experience of my entire college career has been being a part of FAASSU. FAASSU has become my second family on campus, and a place where I can interact with other people of color organically. Together we have made our group a home where people of all backgrounds are welcome. I will always cherish what I’ve learned and who I have become because of the people I was able to meet here.