Peer Mentors

 

Madison Albert HeadshotMadison Albert
Animal Sciences

Siana Barker HeadshotSiana Barker
Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising

Rayna Barnes HeadshotRayna Barnes
Natural Resource, Ecology & Management

Paige Bihm HeadhshotPaige Bihm
Animal Sciences

Claire Boston HeadshotClaire Boston
Animal Sciences

Kate Buchholtz HeadshotKate Buchholtz
Natural Resource, Ecology & Management

Isabel Cantilo HeadshotIsabel Cantilo
Environmental Management Systems

Olivia Cate HeadshotOlivia Cate
Animal Sciences 

Ava Fontenot HeadshotAva Fontenot
Nutrition & Food Sciences

Darlene Hermonstine HeadshotDarlene Hermonstine
Environmental Management Systems

Allie Hubbard HeadshotAllie Hubbard
Agricultural & Extension Education

Rylie Hutchinson HeadshotRylie Hutchinson
Animal Sciences


Z'rai Johnson HeadshotZ'rai Johnson 
Animal Sciences


Erika Kuskiak HeadshotErika Kusiak
Animal Sciences


Erica Landrum HeadshotErica Landrum
Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising


Maya Mitchell HeadshotMaya Mitchell
Animal Sciences

Destinrr Nesbit HeadshotDestinee Nesbit
Animal Sciences

Bella Patience HeadshotBella Patience
Animal Sciences

Linzie Smith HeadshotLinzie Smith
Nutrition & Food 

Kaylee Smith HeadshotKaylee Smith
Animal Sciences

Chloe Smith HeadshotChloe Smith
Animal Sciences

Sakari Wilson HeadshotSakari Wilson
Nutrition & Food Sciences

 
 

Application Information

  • Mentor first-year students in the College of Agriculture.
  • Engage in classroom discussions within small groups organized by faculty and staff.
  • Assist in leading specialized course projects in the campus community.
  • Participate in key first-year student transition and retention events throughout the fall semester.
  • Assist with weekly First-year Seminar course at least one day a week.
    • Monday or Wednesday: 10:30 – 11:50 a.m.; 11:30 am – 12:50 p.m.; 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
    • Tuesday or Thursday: 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.

  • Enrolled in a major in the LSU College of Agriculture, have a 2.5 minimum GPA, and be committed to serving in the fall semester.
  • Availability of up to an additional 4 hours a week for meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.
  • Have a passion for helping other students develop skills for success in their college careers.

  • January 1: Applications open for Fall 2026 Peer Mentors
  • February 5, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Peer Mentor Info Session
  • February 20: Applications due by 12:00 p.m. (noon)
  • February 20: Applicants invited to schedule virtual interviews
  • February 24-25: Virtual interviews
  • March 5: The 2026 Peer Mentor Team announced
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