CoJMC Peer Mentors

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The first semester of college is a challenging time of transition. Our hope with having peer mentors is that our first-year students will feel supported by the CoJMC from day one. Our peer mentors serve as our student's first go-to when they need someone to talk to. The peer mentor program was developed so that we can welcome our new students right into our CoJMC family!

Maddie Ames
Maddie Ames

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Journalism

Minors: National Security and French 

Hometown/State: Lincoln, NE 

Advice for first year students
Find a good study spot. I loved exploring campus to find a good, cozy area to get work done!

Fun Fact
I took a 12 hour bus ride to see Olivia Rodrigo.

Contact Maddie

Drew Baldridge
Drew Baldridge

He/Him/His 

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Advertising and Public Relations

Minor: Political Science 

Hometown/State: York, NE 

Advice for first year students
Be sure to set goals for yourself.

Fun Fact
I can count money very quickly.

Contact Drew

Addi Bickford
Addi Bickford

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Sports Media and Communication

Minor: Psychology 

Hometown/State: Weeping Water, NE 

Advice for first year students
Don't compare your journey to others.

Fun Fact
My favorite baseball team is the Chicago Cubs.

Contact Addi

Megan Buffington
Megan Buffington

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Journalism

Minor: Political Science 

Hometown/State: Pequot Lakes, MN 

Advice for first year students
Go to events!

Fun Fact
I'm a 5th-generation oldest child.

Contact Megan

Holly Fischer
Holly Fischer

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Junior 

Majors: Advertising and Public Relations, Broadcasting (News)

Minors: Political Science, Global Leadership 

Hometown/State: Beatrice, NE 

Advice for first year students
Get involved in clubs for your interests!

Fun Fact
I love the New England Patriots.

Contact Holly

Jenna Gruber
Jenna Gruber

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Junior 

Major: Advertising and Public Relations

Minor: History 

Hometown/State: Austin, MN 

Advice for first year students
Join an RSO in your first semester.

Fun Fact
I am from the SPAM Capital of the world.

Contact Jenna

Hallie Gutzwiller
Hallie Gutzwiller

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Junior 

Major: Broadcasting (News)

Minor: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication 

Hometown/State: Elm Creek, NE 

Advice for first year students
Take every opportunity!

Fun Fact
I have a crooked pinky.

Contact Hallie

Lily Henkle
Lily Henkle

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Junior 

Major: Advertising and Public Relations

Minor: Business 

Hometown/State: Kansas City, MO 

Advice for first year students
Stay organized.

Fun Fact
I love the Chiefs.

Contact Lily

Liz Howard
Liz Howard

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Senior 

Major: Advertising and Public Relations

Minor: Communication Studies 

Hometown/State: Rosemount, MN 

Advice for first year students
Join a club!

Fun Fact
I have dislocated shoulders.

Contact Liz

Ben Lampman
Ben Lampman

He/Him/His 

Year: Senior 

Majors: Journalism, Philosophy

Minor: Communication Studies 

Hometown/State: Omaha, NE 

Advice for first year students
Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Fun Fact
I am the biggest roundabout supporter in the state.

Contact Ben

Katie Lockyear
Katie Lockyear

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Junior 

Majors: Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism

Minor: Ethnic Studies 

Hometown/State: Lenexa, KS 

Advice for first year students
Make friends in your classes.

Fun Fact
I have 9 missing teeth.

Contact Katie

Max Meyer
Max Meyer

H/Him/His 

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Sports Media and Communication

Minors: Coaching, Psychology 

Hometown/State: Beatrice, NE 

Advice for first year students
Be social.

Fun Fact
I am an avid tennis and soccer player.

Contact Max

Macy Neumeister
Macy Neumeister

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Junior 

Majors: Journalism and Broadcasting (Media Production)

Minor: English 

Hometown/State: Nebraska City, NE 

Advice for first year students
Meet as many people as possible.

Fun Fact
My birthday is the 4th of July.

Contact Macy

Lauren Penington
Lauren Penington

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Junior 

Majors: Journalism, Political Science

Minor: Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs 

Hometown/State: Parker, CO 

Advice for first year students
It's never too early to network!

Fun Fact
Vice President of the only SPJ chapter in Nebraska.

Contact Lauren

Cole Peterson
Cole Peterson

He/Him/His 

Year: Junior 

Major: Sports Media and Communication

Minor: Business 

Hometown/State: Elkhorn, NE 

Advice for first year students
Go out of your way to connect with your professors.

Fun Fact
I have 5 dogs (3 German Sheppards, 1 Yorkie and 1 Golden Retriever).

Contact Cole

Campbell Sharpe
Campbell Sharpe

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Junior 

Major: Advertising and Public Relations

Minors: Leadership & Communication and Music 

Hometown/State: Lincoln, NE 

Advice for first year students
Organize everything!

Fun Fact
I am a Disney Adult.

Contact Campbell

Sammy Smith
Sammy Smith

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Journalism

Hometown/State: Conifer, CO 

Advice for first year students
Get out of your comfort zone.

Fun Fact
I collect smashed pennies.

Contact Sammy

Kara Stone
Kara Stone

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Junior 

Major: Journalism

Minor: Political Science 

Hometown/State: Elm Creek, NE 

Advice for first year students
Know that it's okay to change your mind. Don't feel pressured to stay on a path that isn't making you happy.

Fun Fact
I have an unnecessarily vast knowledge of TV Shows.

Contact Kara

Kieran Strawmier
Kieran Strawmier

He/Him/His 

Year: Junior 

Majors: Advertising and Public Relations, Sports Media and Communication

Minor: Business 

Hometown/State: Bellevue, NE 

Advice for first year students
Actually Study!

Fun Fact
I shave my head a lot.

Contact Kieran

Cole Williams
Cole Williams

He/Him/His 

Year: Junior 

Major: Advertising and Public Relations

Minor: History 

Hometown/State: Boerne, TX 

Advice for first year students
Take time to recharge.

Fun Fact
I know a lot of random animated movie lines.

Contact Cole

Lexie Worden
Lexie Worden

She/Her/Hers 

Year: Sophomore 

Majors: Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism

Minor: Political Science 

Hometown/State: Omaha, NE 

Advice for first year students
Get Google Calendar.

Fun Fact
I'm a twin.

Contact Lexie

Bridgett Grant
Contact Bridgett with Questions

Bridgett Grant
Academic Adviser
402-472-3042
bgrant2@unl.edu