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)

Anna Briscoe
Year: Junior
Concentration: Business
Hometown: Port Charlotte, FL
Campus Involvement:
Campus Life Marketing Assistant, French Club, Book Club
How the Honors College supports my academic and personal growth: The HC encouraged me to pursue so many opportunities such as an internship and on campus job.

Gavin Fuerte
Year: Senior
Concentration: Biological and Physical Sciences
Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL
Campus Involvement:
Learning Assistant, Night Owls Driver, Meditation Club
Why I chose the Honors College: I wanted to be around people with the same drive for education and improvement that I have.

Kassandra Liburd
Year: Junior
Concentration: Behavioral Economics
Hometown: Hollywood, FL
Campus Involvement: American Sign Language Club, Owlettes
How the Honors College supports my academic and personal growth: The Honors College encouraged me to create my won major more specific to the field I would like to get into.

Sophia Chavez
Year: Junior
Concentration: English Literature
Hometown: Illinois
Campus Involvement:
SAVI Volunteer
Why I chose the Honors College: I fell in love with the area and peaceful atmosphere of campus!

PEER Mentors

Ahmarne Hammett

Year: Junior
Concentration: Cellular Neuroscience
Hometown: Broward
Campus Involvement:
Honors Bioethics Society Director of Communications, Owlettes Treasurer, FAU Brain Institute Lab Assistant, Campus Life Burrow Operations Manager
Favorite way to get involved on campus: Joining clubs and attending school events!

Alejandro Rodriguez

Year: Junior
Concentration: Data Analytics
Hometown: Hallandale, FL
Campus Involvement:
SGA Senate, Fighting game club, Catholic Club
Why I chose the Honors College: The area, high quality academics, and small/intimate class sizes.

Ali Lagergren

Year: Junior
Concentration: Biological Anthropology
Hometown: Naples, FL
Campus Involvement:
Student Ambassador, Chess Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, American Cancer Society, Premedical Society
How the Honors College supports my academic and personal growth: My advisor helped me find an archaeology study program in Poland. It cemented my love for the field.

Allison Ragudo

Year: Sophomore
Concentration: Biochemistry
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Campus Involvement: Hands-On Association, Best Buddies, Marine Bio Club, Intramural Basketball and Volleyball
How the Honors College supports my academic and personal growth: The HC has allowed me to explore opportunities such as working in labs!

Ashlyn Lindhal

Year: Sophomore
Concentration: Marine Biology
Hometown: St. Augustine, FL
Campus Involvement: Owlettes
How the Honors College supports my academic and personal growth: Surrounding me with other high achievers which encourages me to want to be better as well.

Brent Liebling

Year: Sophomore
Concentration: Cellular Neuroscience
Hometown: Jupiter, FL
Campus Involvement:
Premedical Society
Why I chose the Honors College: Small class sizes and the ability to make connections with professors.

Delecia James

Year: Sophomore
Concentration: Biological Chemistry
Hometown: Hanover, Jamaica
Campus Involvement:
Student Government House of Representatives, Black Student Union, Best Buddies, Kingdom Club
Why I chose the Honors College: I chose the Honors College because of the extensive research and internship opportunities, the small student to faculty ratio, the honors courses and the scholarships offered.

Emalea Brown

Year: Sophomore
Concentration: Environmental Science
Hometown: Mansfield, OH
Campus Involvement: ART Club, Enviro Club, Black Student Union, Intramural volleyball
Why I chose the Honors College: I chose the HC because this is the perfect place for a small community with big opportunities.

Gabby Coard

Year: Sophomore
Concentration: Marine Biology
Hometown: Miami, FL
Campus Involvement: Marine Bio Club, American Sign Language Club, Enviro Club, Campus Life Set Crew
Favorite way to get involved on campus: Working on campus and attending a lot of events, and being part of many clubs and going to their meetings and events.

Ian Richard

Year: Sophomore
Concentration: Biology
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
How the Honors College supports my academic and personal growth: It helps me build skills that will help me in the future.

Kayeii Ibrahim

Year: Sophomore
Concentration: Political Science
Hometown: Palm Bay, FL
Campus Involvement: Black Student Union, Pre-Law Society
How the Honors College supports my academic and personal growth: The HC has pushed me to connect with professors and fellow students to collaborate and further push each other toward our goals.

Michael Kelly

Year: Sophomore
Concentration: Marine Biology & Environmental Science
Hometown: Satellite Beach, FL
Campus Involvement: Marine Bio Club, Tennis Club, Intramural volleyball, Pre-Vet Club, Enviro Club
Favorite way to get involved on campus: I love intramural sports because its a fun and competitive way to spend time with my friends.

Michael Pedro

Year: Junior
Concentration: Business & Behavioral Neuroscience
Hometown: Stuart, FL
Campus Involvement: Owls Care Leader, Zen Owls, Intramural volleyball, Kenan Social Entrepreneurship Scholar
Favorite way to get involved on campus: Playing volleyball because it is one of the most popular activities on campus and it’s a lot of fun.

Shirley Guerrier

Year: Junior
Concentration: Biology
Hometown: Loxahatchee, FL
Campus Involvement: Campus Life Student Assistant, Book Club, Hands-On Association
How the Honors College supports my academic and personal growth: 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: Sophomore
Concentration: Cellular Neuroscience
Hometown: Miami, FL
Campus Involvement:
Mobile Minds, Premedical Society, American Sign Language Club, Disabled Student Union, UF Scripps Research Intern
How the Honors College supports my academic and personal growth: Resources to get a head start on internships.