rIQ Friend2Friend
Talk to an rIQ Friend
Want to chat about relationships? Is a friendship painfully confusing? Want to feel appreciated, heard, and empowered? Contact a Relationship IQ intern to talk about any relationship issue you're facing.
Through Friend2Friend, the rIQ interns offer help by listening, giving suggestions, offering good resources, and by being a sounding board. Look through the bios below, decide who you'd like to connect with, and email that intern. You're also welcome to connect any time with the Executive Director of the Boone Center for the Family, Dr. Kelly Maxwell Haer – kelly.haer@pepperdine.edu or 310.506.8551.
Harry Kaminski
My name is Harry and I’m a Junior here at Pepperdine. I am studying sports medicine and eventually want to be an ER doctor. When I’m not in class I will either be at the gym or at the beach. I am so excited to work with Relationship IQ because it will allow me to meet with and have meaningful conversations with so many amazing people!
Johnnie Pena-Muir
Hello! My name is Johnnie, and I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area. I love helping people and making new friends, so I am ecstatic to serve as an intern at Relationship IQ. As a psychology major, I am all about building a strong, healthy mindset–especially when it comes to our relationships with God, each other, and ourselves. It pays to have a good relationship with your body as well, which is why some of my hobbies include calisthenics, general fitness, martial arts, and wrestling. You might find that I'm a little bit of a nerd too, so feel free to talk to me about your favorite TV shows, manga, movies, or books! I am grateful to be surrounded by friends at Pepperdine who are open-minded and eager to grow alongside me, and I hope I can be that same kind of friend to all of you.
Sophia (Sofia) Preston
Hi! I’m Sofia, a junior psychology major from the Bay Area. I adore Pepperdine’s tight-knit community and how it encourages both personal and spiritual growth. I’m passionate about relationships, mental health, and helping others feel seen and understood, which is why I was drawn to Relationship IQ! Outside of class, you can find me spending time at the beach, exploring LA, or catching up with friends over coffee!
Email: sofia.preston@pepperdine.edu
Aidan Sunkel
Hello! My name is Aidan, and I am a senior English major hailing from Aspen, Colorado. I was drawn to Pepperdine because of its small, tight-knit community of Christ followers, and Relationship IQ teaches me how to foster that community at the interpersonal level. You can find me nerding out about anything from Dungeons & Dragons to personality types and spiritual gifts. I'd be happy to tell you my whole story, but I'm eager to hear yours!
Email: ernest.sunkel@pepperdine.edu