Peer Mentors | CoJMC

CoJMC Peer Mentors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Bridgett with Questions

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