Current University Studies Peer Mentors
Fall 2025
Peer Coordinator

Jack Duffy
Psychology
Took US 101US for US Core
Wants to encourage new students to get out there socially
Peer Mentors

Vanessa Afraid of Bear
Liberal Studies- Environmental Studies
Took US 101US for US Core
Vanessa wants to connect with students on a personal level, offer wisdom, ease nerves, and answer questions for her students

Melissa Biddison
Business- Management
Took US 101US for US Core
Mel wants to help freshman navigate the challenges they may face in their first year so they can be successful

Margaret Bieber
Psychology
Took US 101US for US Core
Margaret wants to be able to relate to and help other students who struggle with transitioning to college

Austin Danz
Chemistry
Took US 101US for US Core
Austin wants to be a resource, offering guidance, encouragement, and a sense of community as students find their place at Montana State

Megan Erkonen
Community Health
Took US 101US for US Core
Megan wants to be able to provide the same support and assurance to first year students that her Mentor provided to her

Helen "Coco" Eyre
Interior Design
Took US 101US for US Core
Coco wants to be the link between the professor and the students, so she can help first-year students have a successful experience.

Terry Hamburg
Business- Management
Took CLS 201US for US Core

Adam Hartney
Chemical Engineering
Took US 101US for US Core
Adam wants to have a great range of perspectives to help freshman make their transition a little more smoothly

Celia Hollenkamp
Sustainable Food and Bioenergy - Food Systems
Took US 101US for US Core
Celia wants to be a supportive guide as students start their academic journey and transition into the new environment of MSU

Vincent "Vinny" Hull
Environmental Science
Took US 101US for US Core
Vinny wants to help students feel supported, confident, and empowered during this critical stage

Isabelle Linder
Pre-Med
Took US 101US for US Core
Isabelle wants to to help students feel comfortable and welcome in this new environment

Baelyn Lopez
Chemistry-Biochemistry
Took US 101US for US Core
Baelyn wants to help first-year students learn new perspectives and teach them to embrace each one with compassion and understanding

Kyla Marshall
Psychology
Took US 101US for US Core
Kyla wants to support students in building a strong foundation by offering mentorship and successful strategies and tools she used during her transition to college

Olleke Morgan
Environmental Science
Took CLS 101US for US Core
Olleke wants to be a source of empathy and direction for first year students and use her recent experience as a first year student in that guidance

Addison "Addie" Paxinos
Kinesiology- Exercise Science
Took US 101US for US Core
Addie wants to help students address and manage challenges by providing what strategies worked for her, and sharing what might work best for them

Joci Petroni
Sociology- Criminology
Took US 101US for US Core
Joci wants to be there for her students, to help calm some of their stressors, and also help them learn how to navigate college life in a way that allows them to succeed academically and socially

Katie Sheldon
Human Development and Family Science
Took CLS 101US for US Core
Katie wants to promote positive mindsets around social experiences and academic success

Taylor Stinson
Kinesiology- Exercise Science
Took US 101US for US Core
Taylor wants to guide first year students, pass on her knowledge and skills, and help them find a supportive community

Madeline Stringfield
Human Development and Family Science- Child Development
Took US 101US for US Core
Madeline wants to help students face difficult first year challenges, like loneliness and making friends, by encouraging them to form deep connections

Jazlyn Tanner
Sociology- Criminology; Pre-Law
Took US 101US for US Core
Jazlyn wants to let first-year students know that its ok to not know what they want to do and help them adjust to college life

Carver Wambold
Computer Science
Took US 101US for US Core
Carver wants to help students from all experiences and backgrounds succeed and hopes to give them a confidence boost as they find their place at MSU