Meet the Peer Leaders
Peer Leaders assist new students with their transition into the Alverno Community. They are part of new student orientation (SOAR), Introduction to Liberal Arts (ILA 100/200), and First-Year Student Seminar (FSS 125).
Faculty Members
Amira Adams
Peer Leader
Amira Adams
Peer Leader
Major: Communication & Creative Writing
Student Orgs: Black Student Alliance, Student Government
Advice I have for New Students: College is the experience you make it! Go out, have fun, join groups, meet new people and never give up!
Holly Moore
Peer Leader
Holly Moore
Peer Leader
Major: Social Work
Student Orgs: Recruitment Outreach and Leadership Committee, Native American Students of Alverno
Advice I have for New Students: Get a work study position if you are not already working. Apply for scholarships as often as you can. Manage your time well and dedicate certain days and time to homework and studying.
Mackenzie Policht
Peer Leader
Mackenzie Policht
Peer Leader
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite Campus Events: Bingo Night & Movie Night
Go to Meal at Hudson's: Crispy chicken sandwich and onion rings
Jisselle Torres
Peer Leader
Jisselle Torres
Peer Leader
Major: Human Biology
On Campus Jobs: Peer Leader, Admissions Tour Guide, Peer Tutor (Math & Biology)
Bilingual: Spanish
Advice I have for New Students: Connecting with your instructors is very important because they are the best resource in any class that you take. Ultimately professors want what's best for you and it's important that you make good use of them!
Dani Tallman
Peer Leader
Dani Tallman
Peer Leader
Major: Human Biology
Student Orgs: ASHA, Student Government, SAPH
Advice I have for New Students: Ask questions! It is better to ask when you are in an educational setting rather than on the job. This is a judgement free zone!
Ismira Aviles-Moore
Peer Leader
Ismira Aviles-Moore
Peer Leader
Major: Biomedical Science
Go to Meal in Hudson's: Mozzerella Sticks
Favorite Spot on Campus: Commons
Jadyn Stuart
Peer Leader
Jadyn Stuart
Peer Leader
Major: Music Therapy
Jobs on Campus: Communication Resource Center Assistant and Residence Life desk worker
Advice I have for New Students: Remember to have fun!
Mackenzie Walker
Peer Leader
Mackenzie Walker
Peer Leader
Major: Music Therapy
Favorite Campus Events: Bingo Night & Disney Trivia
Favorite Spot on Campus: Music Therapy study room in Music Wing.
Daysia Brown
Peer Leader
Daysia Brown
Peer Leader
Major: Psychology
Favorite Campus Event: Paint & Sip
Advice I have for New Students: Sometimes we feel inadequte, or simply like we don't belong. But if you weren't supposed to be here, you wouldn't. You BELONG here as much as the next individual. Work hard, remember to rest and take risks.
Michaela Sarenac
Peer Leader
Michaela Sarenac
Peer Leader
Major: Psychology / Spanish Language & Culture
Go to Meal in Hudson's: Crispy chicken sandwich and chive fries
Advice I have for New Students: Try everything! Even if you are on the fence, try the event or club.
Mei Ling Hansen
Peer Leader
Mei Ling Hansen
Peer Leader
Major: Psychology
Student Orgs: Women of Asian Ethnicity
Favorite Spots on Campus: Fitness Center, Inferno Cafe, Commons and Pittman Theater
Shivani Brahmbhatt
Peer Leader
Shivani Brahmbhatt
Peer Leader
Kiara Ellison
Peer Leader
Kiara Ellison
Peer Leader
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Athletics: Member of the Alverno Inferno Basketball Team
Favorite Spot on Campus: Rec Room Commons
Olivia Miller
Peer Leader
Olivia Miller
Peer Leader
Major: Creative Arts in Practice
Favorite Spot on Campus: The trees in front of Founders Hall
Go to Meal in Hudson's: Turkey Burger and Caesar Salad
