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ASRP Peer Mentors

Meet our 2023-2024 Peer Mentors:

Kay Arntson

Kay Arntson (1)

 

  • Major: human biology and preparatory pre-genetic counseling program
  • Level of certification: working toward Level I certification
  • On-campus involvement: campus outreach for Hobo Day, community outreach for Jacks' Cupboard, Honors teaching assistant and community assistant
  • Hobbies: reading, baking, cooking and discovering new music

Halle Determan

Halle Detterman

 

  • Major: human biology on the pre-dental track
  • Level of certification: Level I certification
  • On-campus involvement: Pre-Dental Club and anatomy intern
  • Hobbies: helps coach a Girls on the Run team in the Brookings community and enjoys running herself, loves to eat anything sweet, hanging out with friends and spending time at the lake

Sierra Elliott

Sierra Elliott

 

  • Major: human biology and microbiology, with chemistry minor
  • Level of certification:  working toward Level I certification
  • On-campus involvement: member of SDSU NCEA Equestrian team
  • Hobbies: hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and anything outdoors

Peyton Hylla

Peyton Hylla

 

  • Major: interior design
  • Level of certification: working toward Level I certification
  • On-campus involvement: Interior Design Club vice president
  • Hobbies: spending time with friends and family, traveling and going on walks

Landon McGillvrey

Landon McGillvrey

 

  • Major: history
  • Level of certification: working toward Level I certification

Mariah Morrow

Mariah Morrow

 

  • Major: psychology and preparatory pre-law program
  • Level of certification: working toward Level I certification

KaSandra Pappas

Kasandra Pappas

 

  • Major: political science; minors in legal studies, philosophy and sustainability; and certificate in lobbying and government advocacy
  • Level of certification: Level I and Level II certification
  • On-campus involvement: co vice-president for Jack's Cupboard, peer mentor of Lost and Found and member of the pre-law society
  • Hobbies: watching movies, playing with my dog, cooking, going to the lake, spending time with family and friends and traveling (as long as I am not the one driving!)

Kelsey Pickart

Kelsey Pickart

 

  • Major: pharmacy
  • Level of certification: Level I certification
  • On-campus Involvement: Kappa Epsilon Pharmacy Fraternity president and Adopt Brookings secretary
  • Hobbies: watching sports and movies with my friends, getting coffee and snuggling up with a good book

Paige Snell

Paige Snell

 

  • Major: human biology on pre-dentistry track with health science minor
  • Level of certification: working toward Level I certification

Emma Stalboerger

Emma Stalboerger

 

  • Major: consumer affairs
  • Level of certification: Level I and Level II certification
  • On-campus involvement: Jacks Cupboard community outreach chair, Taylor Swift Society secretary, admissions ambassador, College of EHS ambassador, LeadState coach
  • Hobbies: Jacks football and basketball games, going to concerts, reading, intramurals

Mia Thoennes

Mia Thoennes

 

  • Major: human biology, pre-physician assistant
  • Level of certification: Level I and Level II certification
  • On-campus involvement: President of Microbiology Club and volunteer and service-learning coordinator of Pre-Professional Science Club
  • Hobbies: figure skating, reading, hanging out with friends, photography, being outside and listing to music

Allison Vacanti

Alison Vacanti

 

  • Major: medical lab sciences on a pre-med track with minors in chemistry, biology and criminology
  • Level of certification: working toward Level I certification
  • On-campus involvement: MLS Club, LeadState coach, Honors College peer mentor program coordinator
  • Hobbies: golfing, snowboarding, online shopping, as well as spending time with friends and family

Haley Van Nurden

Haley Van Nurden

 

  • Major: agricultural business, minors in agribusiness marketing and commodity risk management
  • Level of certification: Level I and Level II certification
  • On-campus involvement: Little International, Swine Club, Oasis and Navigators
  • Hobbies: spending time with family and friends, going to local coffee shops, showing market lambs and being on the lake