Meet the Peer Mentors
Who are our Peer Mentors?
The Peer Mentors are Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA, active in campus life, or community engagement, have been recommended by Wilkes Honors College faculty. Peer Mentors undergo specialized training by Jupiter Campus Life and Wilkes Honors College staff in preparation for this important role.
PEER Mentor CAPTAINs (RETURNING MENTORS)
Alejandro Rodriguez
Year: JuniorConcentration: Data Analytics
Hometown:ÌýHallandale, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions:
SGA Senate, Fighting game club, Catholic Club
Why I chose the Honors College: The area, high quality academics, and small/intimate class sizes.
Gabby Coard
Year: JuniorConcentration: Marine Biology
Hometown: Miami, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions: Marine Bio Club, American Sign Language Club, Enviro Club, Campus Life Set CrewÌý
Favorite place to study: The Burrow because I get to take some breaks by talking with friends and playing games.
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Kassandra Liburd
Year: Senior
Concentration: Behavioral Economics
Hometown: Hollywood, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions: American Sign Language Club, Owlettes
Advice for new students: Networking and knowing the right people is a great skill to have.
Sophia Chavez
Year: Senior
Concentration: English Literature
Hometown: DeLand, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions:
SAVI Volunteer
Advice for new students: Self-care is just as important as studying!
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PEER Mentors
Ahmarne Hammett
Year: SeniorConcentration: Cellular Neuroscience
Hometown: Broward
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions:
Honors Bioethics Society Director of Communications, Owlettes Treasurer, FAU Brain Institute Lab Assistant, Campus Life Burrow Operations Manager
Favorite place to study on campus: The Arboretum because being there makes me feel relaxed and calm. There is also free WiFi.
Ali Lagergren
Year: SeniorConcentration: Biological Anthropology
Hometown: Naples, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions:
Student Ambassador, Chess Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, American Cancer Society, Premedical Society
Advice for new students: It is okay to ask for help. I struggled to admit when I didn't understand something, but the professors are amazing and want to help you.
Allison Ragudo
Year: JuniorConcentration: Biochemistry
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions: Hands-On Association, Best Buddies, Marine Bio Club, Intramural Basketball and Volleyball
Best way to meet new people: I think that going to all the events hosted by clubs or student government is a great way to meet people!
Delecia James
Year: JuniorConcentration: Biological Chemistry
Hometown: Hanover, Jamaica
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions:
Student Government House of Representatives, Black Student Union, Best Buddies, Kingdom Club
Advice for new students: I wish I knew how fast the semester goes by.
Jenna Theodore
Year: JuniorConcentration: Biomedical Sciences
Hometown: Miami, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions: PreMedical Society
What’s something you wish you knew before starting college? That you don’t have to have everything figured out right away. Give yourself time to adjust and grow.
Journee Holmes
Year: SophomoreConcentration: Psychology and Biomedical Science
Hometown:Orlando, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions:
Owlettes
Advice for new students: Prioritize sleep.
Kevin Jimenez
Year: SophomoreConcentration:Biological Sciences
Hometown: Miami, FL
Campus/Club Involvement Run Club
What’s something you wish you knew before starting college? My favorite event was Halloween Ball! They had a DJ, a costume contest, and a bunch of candy. Couldn’t ask for more!
Laura Echobar
Year: SophomoreConcentration:Biomedical Science
Hometown:Pensacola, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions:
French Club
Favorite event: SAVI events!
Lou Philippe
Year: SophomoreConcentration: Neuroscience
Hometown: Lake Worth, FL
Favorite event:Spring Formal
Madeline Goldman
Year: SophomoreConcentration:Biomedical Science
Hometown: Jupiter, FL
Campus/Club Involvement Front desk assistant in Campus Administration.
Best way to meet new people: Compliment strangers and let it turn into a conversation!
Michael Kelly
Year: JuniorConcentration: Marine Biology & Environmental Science
Hometown: Satellite Beach, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions: Marine Bio Club, Tennis Club, Intramural volleyball, Pre-Vet Club, Enviro Club
Best way to meet new people: Go to Sailing Day!
Pranavi Mathur
Year: JuniorConcentration: Biology (PreMed)
Hometown:Jupiter, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions:
French Club
Best way to meet new people: Go to events on campus and say YES to more opportunities and requests.
Sam Mittleman
Year: JuniorConcentration:Cellular Neuroscience
Hometown:Boca Raton, FL
Campus/Club Involvement:
FAU Thrive, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Pre-Medical Society, Blakely Lab Undergraduate Researcher, Max Planck Honors Program, MobileMinds, Learning Assistant
Favorite event: The Universal trip that Program Board puts on is my favorite, it’s so much fun going with your friends to theme parks!
Santiago Barrales
Year: Junior
Concentration: Political Science
Hometown: Sarasota, FL
Campus/Club Involvement:
Disabled Student Union, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Frisbee Club
Favorite event: My favorite event is Res-Fest! I love the engagement and competitiveness of it as well as getting together with my friends to watch the other activities
Shirley Guerrier
Year: JuniorConcentration: Biology
Hometown: Loxahatchee, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions: Campus Life Student Assistant, Book Club, Hands-On Association
Why I love the Honors College: The HC has given me a wonderful support system that encourages me to push myself and also take that step back when needed.
Tristan Baker
Year: JuniorConcentration: Cellular Neuroscience
Hometown: Miami, FL
Campus/Club Involvement/Leadership Positions:
Mobile Minds, Premedical Society, American Sign Language Club, Disabled Student Union, UF Scripps Research Intern
Best way to meet new people:Go to the events at the start of fall semester.