Honors Peer Mentors

Are you excited about the 重口味SMHonors community and the chance to share that excitement with others? Are you open to meeting new people and learning from them as much as they might learn from you?

Be an Honors Peer Mentor.

Peer Mentoring Responsibilities

  • Serve from January to January.
  • Attend a January training workshop to discuss current honors information, forms, and policies and to frame the role as advisors to fellow students.
  • After pairing with incoming students upon their acceptance to the Honors Program, communicate with them regularly throughout the spring, summer and fall to welcome them to the community.
  • Answer questions from anyone in the honors community relevant to their own experiences about classes, majors, opportunities and (most importantly) all the available campus resources that most fully and comprehensively support student interests and needs.
  • Attend mentor/mentee events, such as the September ice cream social and a fall semester movie night.
  • Maintain good standing within the Honors Program.

Meet Your Peer Mentors!

Alex An

Cohort: 2028
Major: Biology
Minors & Concentrations: Chemistry

alex.an@wilkes.edu

Hello, my name is Alex and I am from Lancaster, PA. I enjoy going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and skiing. I like all kinds of music and fun fact my top spotify artist this year was Gracie Abrams.

Community Service, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-Med, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Work Study

Activities

RA, Chemistry TA, Bonner Leader, work at colonel cupboard, and intramural soccer

Madison Askew

Cohort: 2027
Major: Criminology
Minors & Concentrations: WGS

madison.askew@wilkes.edu

Hello, I鈥檓 Madison! I am a commuter living in West Pittston, about twenty minutes away from campus. I enjoy getting outside and stepping out of my comfort zone to try new things.

Community Service, Honors and Social Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Study Abroad, Internship

Activities

I have two internships. One at Tobyhanna Army Depot as a production controller and one at the Luzerne County Courthouse. I鈥檓 also a member of student government and a few other clubs on campus.

Delaney Borek

Cohort: 2029
Major: Criminology
Minors & Concentrations: Legal Studies

delaney.borek@wilkes.edu

Hello everyone! My name is Delaney, and I am from Troy, PA. I come from a small hometown, so 重口味SM was the perfect environment for me! I enjoy watching true crime documentaries, reading, and anything nail-related. A few fun facts about me are that I grew up on a farm and I am an only child!

Honors and Social Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars

Activities

Aside from being a 重口味SMHonors student and a Barre Scholar, I am involved in Green Bandana and the Criminology/Sociology club!

Sports

I played soccer throughout high school, but I don't play any here at Wilkes!

Andrea Buena帽o

Cohort: 2028
Major: Business Management and Digital Design and Media Art

andrea.buenano@wilkes.edu

My name is Andrea Buenano. I鈥檓 originally from New York and moved to Freeland during the pandemic, and I now live in Wilkes-Barre, PA. I am deeply involved with my local church, where I work with kids and youth through mentoring, events, and activities.

Academic Conferences, Community Service, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee, Internship, Work Study

Activities

I am currently interning in a hybrid position and will be working in person this summer in Tennessee in a Design and Marketing role. I am active in several clubs, including the Hospitality Club and Spanish Club, and I serve as the Marketing Director for the Honors Program Student Committee.

Ailey Clisham

Cohort: 2029
Major: Biology and Neuroscience

ailey.clisham@wilkes.edu

Hello! My name is Ailey Clisham. I am a bio and neuroscience major. I'm from Nanticoke, Pa, which is right down the street from campus. A fun fact about me is that I am obsessed with root beer, especially the Barq's brand. So much so I had to limit myself to one a week.

Community Service, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-Med, Clubs and Extracurriculars

Activities

I am a part of the biology club and the pre-professional health society.

Grace Cobb

Cohort: 2028
Major: Pharmacy

grace.cobb@wilkes.edu

Hi! My name is Grace and I am from Athens, PA. I'm a pharmacy student and a member of the swim team here at Wilkes. I love spending time with family and friends, reading, and being outside.

Honors and Sports, Honors and Pharmacy

Activities

I'm the treasurer for Pre-Pharmacy Club, a member of the Barre Scholars Program, and a member of the swim team!

Sports

Swimming

Cameran Costello

Cohort: 2027
Major: Secondary Education, Physics, Mathematics
Minors & Concentrations: Music

cameran.costello@wilkes.edu

Hello, fellow honors students! My name is Cameran Costello, and I am an education student here at 重口味SM. I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts with a multi-major in Secondary Education, Physics, and Mathematics, alongside a minor in music. This is my third year as a peer mentor, and I am excited to meet our new Honors cohort! Outside of campus, I am a part-time nanny/babysitter and enjoy crocheting, reading, hiking, and taking pictures on my camera.

Honors and Science, Music, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

Activities

I enjoy being part of community service, STEM, education, and music activities. To continue my love for music, I am the secretary and historian of the Nu Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. Furthermore, I play the flute and piccolo in both the 重口味SM Civic Band and the Pep Band. To further my passion for teaching and science, I serve as the president and a group leader of the WEBS (We're Empowered By Science) club and a group leader for the WEBS summer camp.

Ava Deiter

Cohort: 2028
Major: Pharmacy

ava.deiter@wilkes.edu

Hi, my name is Ava! I am from Swoyersville, Pennsylvania just about 10 minutes from Wilkes. When I鈥檓 not doing something Pharmacy related, I enjoy traveling, serving the community, and spending time with friends and family.

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Study Abroad

Activities

I am involved in the pre pharmacy club, geo explorers club, and chemistry club.

Kensington Edmond

Cohort: 2027
Major: Environmental Engineering

kensington.edmond@wilkes.edu

I am a junior environmental engineering major from Lancaster, PA where I have a dog. I enjoy playing tennis, listening to music, doing crafts, and hanging out with friends. I am majoring in environmental engineering because I want to help everyone have access to clean drinking water. I went to Italy with the honors program in summer 2025! It was really great, and I would love to go back!!

Community Service, Honors and Sports, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Internship, Work Study

Activities

I participated in an internship with PennDOT in summer 2024. I interned at HRG (an engineering firm) this past summer in their water and wastewater division. I am in many clubs on campus including Christian Fellowship Club, Dean Student Advisory Board, Society of Women Engineers, Air and Waste Management Association, and Space Club. I am also a resident assistant on campus.

Sports

Tennis

Amber Gardner

Cohort: 2028
Major: Health Promotion
Minors & Concentrations: Dance

amber.gardner@wilkes.edu

Hi my name is Amber Gardner I am from Brick NJ, I am a second year Honors student. During my first two years here at 重口味SMI have been a part of numerous community service events, my favorite being the Alternative Spring Break trip I went on last year. We went to the Dominican Republic and taught local children english, how we live, and we got to see how they live. One fun fact about me is that I have been dancing for 17 years.

Community Service, Honors and Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Internship

Activities

I am a part of the dance team on campus, where we perform and the home basketball games, do team bonding, and volunteering. I am also a part of the 重口味SMAdventure Education club, the goal of the club is to connect with nature and get away from technology. I have been on many trips with this club and this spring break we are going to California.

Mikaela Hughes

Cohort: 2028
Major: Neuroscience
Minors & Concentrations: Biology, Chemistry

mikaela.hughes@wilkes.edu

Hi my name is Mikaela Hughes. I am from Nolensville, Tennessee and am a sophomore Neuroscience student with a concentration in Pre-med with aspirations of going to medical school. I love reading, baking, and hanging out with my friends and family. A fun fact about myself is that I am a certified medical assistant.

Academic Research, Community Service, Honors and Sports, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-Med, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

Activities

I am doing genetics research with Dr. Kadlec, I am a part of SAAC on campus, and I am a part of Programming Board

Sports

Women's Volleyball

Aidan Hunter

Cohort: 2027
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minors & Concentrations: Mathematics

aidan.hunter@wilkes.edu

Hi, my name is Aidan Hunter! I am a Senor Mechanical Engineering student here at Wilkes University and I am from Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. I play volleyball here at Wilkes and a fun fact about me is I am certified to scuba dive.

Honors and Sports, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

Activities

I am a part of the Dean's Student Advisory Board for the College of Business and Engineering, a Presidential Student Leader, a Peer Tutor, a Physics Lab Teaching Assistant, and I have done research to develop a portable ammonia sensor during Fall of 2025.

Sports

Men's Volleyball

Julia Kapitula

Cohort: 2027
Major: Pharmacy

julia.kapitula@wilkes.edu

I am from Mount Olive, New Jersey. I play on the softball team at Wilkes. I love being outdoors, staying active, and meeting new people. Fun fact about me is that I love Pearl Jam.

Honors and Sports, Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

Activities

Presidential Student Leader, Barre Scholars Program, Sports broadcaster for Wilkes Now (Student-run news station), DSS Note Taker (Work Study)

Sports

Softball

Liz Keller

Cohort: 2027
Major: Political Science
Minors & Concentrations: Legal Studies

elizabeth.keller@wilkes.edu

Hi there! I am a Political Science major and a legal studies minor, and plan on attending law school after my time at Wilkes. I'm from Aston, PA, which is just outside of Philadelphia. I'm currently the Director of Publicity for the Honors Program Student Committee, and a member of A Moment of Magic, Manuscript Society, and Pre-Law Society. In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, drawing, and traveling. A fun fact about me is that I have been to all fifty states!

Community Service, Honors and Social Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee, Study Abroad

Activities

HPSC, Manuscript, Pre-Law Society, A Moment of Magic, Honors independent study

Adah Layton

Cohort: 2028
Major: Chemistry
Minors & Concentrations: Math

adah.layton@wilkes.edu

Hello my name is Adah and I am from Lancaster, PA. Some of my interests include traveling, baking, embroidery, and biking. My favorite country that I鈥檝e visited is Switzerland. I am super excited to serve on HPSC this year!

Academic Research, Community Service, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-Med, Music, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee

Activities

Research in the chemistry department, Chem Club

Haylie Lund

Cohort: 2028
Major: Pharmacy

haylie.lund@wilkes.edu

Hi! My name is Haylie and I am from Edmeston, NY. I chose 重口味SMfor the small school environment, but the amazing opportunities that it had to offer. I love being involved in clubs, extracurriculars, community service activities and more! Some fun facts about me are that I love sports, one of my favorite hobbies is sewing, and I have been skydiving!

Honors and Pharmacy, Music, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

Activities

Here at Wilkes, I am a member of the Barre Scholars Program, Programming Board, Chamber Singers and I am the president of the Pre-Pharmacy Club! I also work with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and I am a tutor for Gen Chem 1 as a part of work study.

Tommy Majkowski

Cohort: 2029
Major: Biochemistry
Minors & Concentrations: Music

thomas.majkowski@wilkes.edu

I'm from White Haven Pennsylvania, I like recording/producing music, video games like minecraft, and a fun fact about me is that

Academic Conferences, Community Service, Honors and the Creative Arts, Honors and Sports, Honors and Science, Music, Clubs and Extracurriculars

Activities

I'm involved with the Valorant team for 重口味SMEsports, Kappa Kappa Psi and Chemistry Club as my main three involvements

Sports

Cross country

Amy Martinez

Cohort: 2027
Major: Accounting & Business Management

amy.martinez@wilkes.edu

Hi, my name is Amy and I am from New York City with Dominican roots! Outside of my major, I am involved in multiple clubs and activities on campus. I love traveling with my family, reading, and anything beach related. A fun fact about me is that I collect keychains and magnets from every place I travel to, so every trip comes with a little memory to take home.

Community Service, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Internship, Work Study

Activities

The Residence Hall Council (RHC), the Center for Career Development & Internships (CCDI), the Student Assessment Advisory Board, and the RISE program.

Analiese Monteiro

Cohort: 2027
Major: Pharmacy
Minors & Concentrations: Spanish

analiese.monteiro@wilkes.edu

I am a P1 pharmacy major from Westchester County, New York. In my free time I enjoy singing, painting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends! A fun fact about me is that I studied abroad in Valencia, Spain in the Summer of 2025!

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Study Abroad, Work Study

Activities

I am in the Honors and Barre-Scholars Programs as well as the Bonner Leader Program. I am also a Resident Assistant on campus and a member of the following pharmacy clubs: Senate, LKS, CPFI, and ASHP.

Krisha Patel

Cohort: 2028
Major: Pharmacy

krisha.patel@wilkes.edu

Hi my name is Krisha and I鈥檓 from Scranton, PA. In my free time I enjoy reading, painting and having out with my friends. A fun fact about me is that I can speak three languages!

Academic Research, Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee, Internship, Work Study

Activities

Aside from being an Honors and Barre Scholar, I鈥檓 also part of Student Government, geoexplorers club, chemistry club and pre-pharmacy club! As part of my work study, I worked in the archives department as an intern and published a blog on the Pharmacy Department and I also worked as TA in the chem department.

Michael Santini

Cohort: 2027
Major: Secondary Education & History

michael.santini@wilkes.edu

Hello! My name is Michael; I am a third-year double major in secondary education and history with a Masters in Educational Development. I'm from Stroudsburg, PA, and I was born in New York. On top of being an Honors Student and Barre Scholar, most of my school-related interests revolve around student activities. I am the Student Government Treasurer, a Resident Assistant, a Presidential Student Leader, an Honors Small Group leader and a bunch of other stuff that I would be more than happy to share about. As far as things outside school, I enjoy working out, hiking, writing, reading, listening to music, and playing games like Stardew Valley. A fun fact about me is that all of my fingers are double-jointed!

Academic Conferences, Community Service, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Honors and Social Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars

Activities

Student Government Treasurer, Presidential Student Leader, Resident Assistant for 40 West apartments, Writing Center Peer Tutor, Christian Fellowship Club's Leadership Team, History Club Treasurer, substitute teaching.

Varunikha Satheesh

Cohort: 2029
Major: Biology

varunikha.satheesh@wilkes.edu

Hi, I'm Varunikha! I am majoring in Biology and plan to go to medical school. I am from Bucks County, PA. Some of my hobbies include reading books, listening to music, and hanging out with family/friends. A fun fact about me is that I have never gotten stung by a bee (yet).

Community Service, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-Med, Clubs and Extracurriculars

Activities

Apart from being the Honors Program, I also am a part of the Barre Scholars Program and the Pre-Medical Scholars Program. I participate in several clubs such as WEBS, Pre-Professional Health Society, and South Asian Society.

Aveya Stauffer

Cohort: 2029
Major: Psychology
Minors & Concentrations: Legal studies, sociology

aveya.stauffer@wilkes.edu

My name is Aveya Stauffer, and I鈥檓 from Northumberland PA! I play on the softball team here at Wilkes, and I鈥檓 in the Barre Scholars program as well as the Honors Program!

Community Service, Honors and Sports, Honors and Social Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars

Activities

I participate in psychology club, pre-law society

Sports

Softball

Olivia Strazzeri

Cohort: 2029
Major: Pharmacy
Minors & Concentrations: Spanish

olivia.strazzeri@wilkes.edu

Hi! My name is Olivia Strazzeri, I am a Pharmacy Major here at 重口味SMand I am originally from Throop, Pennsylvania. Outside of school, I am a dance teacher at my home studio in Scranton. I have been dancing since I was two years old! I love getting to meet new people, so don't hesitate to reach out!

Academic Conferences, Community Service, Honors and the Creative Arts, Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

Activities

In addition to the Honors and Barre Scholars Program, I am in the Bonner Leader Program, the Pre-Pharm club, and have a work study here on campus!

Isaiah Stull

Cohort: 2027
Major: Neuroscience & Psychology

isaiah.stull@wilkes.edu

My name is Isaiah Stull. I am a native of Kingston, PA and graduate of Wyoming Seminary. I am transfer student here at Wilkes, and had periods as a Mathematics and Nursing major before finding Neuroscience and Psychology. A fun fact about me is that I love everything basketball, having the opportunity to score 1000 points in high school Ave even play in college for a time.

Academic Research, Community Service, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-Med, Honors and Social Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Study Abroad

Activities

I do independent research with Dr. Jessica Anderson. I also am an active member in the Pre-Professional Health Society, Biology, and Psychology club.

Kailey Vogel

Cohort: 2028
Major: English and history
Minors & Concentrations: WGS

kailey.vogel@wilkes.edu

Hi, my name is Kailey! I am super excited to be a Honors Peer Mentor. I am an English and history double major from Vernon, NJ. I love to sing, act, and dance and have been doing so since a young age. I also enjoy socializing with and meeting new people. Some cool things about me are that I was named the 2024 New Jersey All State Thespian, I once sung as the opening number for the Rockette's 鈥淩adio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular,鈥 and I choreographed a Pitbull themed hip hop routine for the dance team!

Community Service, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee, Work Study

Activities

Aside from being a member of the 重口味SMHonors and Barre Scholars programs, I am an RA, E-Mentor, Dance Team Captain, (WUPB) programming board member, editor for The Beacon, and a PSL

Ciara Williams

Cohort: 2027
Major: Political science (Pre-law track)

ciara.williams@wilkes.edu

Hello, I'm Ciara Williams. I'm originally from Brooklyn but reside in Scranton, Pennsylvania. I have 13 half siblings involve 3 sets of twins. I am also a fraternal twin myself.

Community Service, Honors and the Creative Arts, Honors and Social Science, Music, Work Study

Activities

I am a Peer Career Ambassador and Conversation Partner. I am also a member of pre-law and society club.

Hannah Zhao

Cohort: 2028
Major: Pharmacy

Hannah.zhao@wilkes.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Hannah, and I am currently a Sophomore Pharmacy Major from Allentown, PA. A fun fact about me is that I am a certified pharmacy technician!

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

Activities

Bonner Leader Program, Pre-Pharmacy Club, Biology TA

Contact

  • Honors Office:
    SLC 262
  • Honors Lounge:
    SLC 258
  • Honors Classroom:
    SLC 260