Honors Peer Mentors

I am from Middleburg, PA and graduated from Midd-West High School in 2021. A fun fact about me is that I love books and cuddling with my cat!

Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and extracurriculars

I am involved in the pharmacy fraternity Lambda Kappa Sigma.

I am a member of the women’s golf team and dance team.

I am a junior Hospitality Leadership major from Pittston, PA, with a minor in Marketing. I am the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion co-coordinator for the Bonner Leader program. I am the president of the Hospitality Leadership Club and a student judge on the judicial council. One interesting fact about myself is that I am bilingual! I was born in the Dominican Republic and spent a few years there before my family relocated to the U.S!

Academic Conferences, Academic Research, Community Service, Clubs and extracurriculars, Work study

I am a member of the junior cohort of the Bonner Leader Program and I serve as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion co-coordinator. I am the president of the Hospitality Leadership Club, and I serve as a student judge on the judicial council.

Hi! My name is Molly, and I'm from Pittston, PA! I'm currently the lead Marketing Scholar at the COBE Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation on campus and a Small Group Coordinator for the Honors Program. I also have a job in Social Media Marketing at The Landmark, a commercial real estate business in my hometown. When I'm not at school, I love knitting, listening to music, going to concerts, and reading.

Community Service, Honors and Social Sciences, Clubs and extracurriculars, Study abroad, Internships, Work study

I work hands-on with real businesses through the COBE CEI on campus! I completed my internship there in the spring of 2023, and I still work there as part of a work study.

I am Julia Bouder, an English major student from Lancanster, PA. My focus is on Creative Writing, and I enjoy learning Spanish and taking courses in Women and Gender Studies. One fun fact about me is that I play violin in the Wilkes University Chamber Orchestra.

Community Service, Honors and the Creative Arts, Music, Clubs and extracurriculars, Internships, Work study

I am in the Bonner Leader Program, Barre Scholars Program, Spanish Club, GSA, and Chamber Orchestra.

Hi! My name is Kayla Burleson and I am a junior pharmacy major. I have been on the softball team for the past 3 years and have loved being involved with my team and other clubs on campus such as WEBS, HPSC, and LKS. A fun fact about me was that I was actually born in Texas and then moved to PA when I was younger.

Community Service, Honors and Sports, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and Science, Honors Program Student Committee, Study abroad

I am apart of HPSC and also on the softball team on campus.

softball

I am from Hanover Township, PA which is less than 10 minutes from campus. I am very active in the chemistry department as a teaching assistant for the general and organic chemistry labs. I love to read and listen to music, especially Taylor Swift! A fun fact about me is that I traveled to Paris, France for a chemistry study abroad at the end of my sophomore year!

Academic Conferences, Academic Research, Honors and Science, Clubs and extracurriculars, Study abroad, Work study

I do research with Dr. Blechle in the Chemistry Department studying plasmas for use in silk fibroin modification. I am also the current president of the Chemistry Club, and a Presidential Student Leader.

I am on the Women's Golf team!

Hello, fellow honors students! My name is Cameran Costello, and I am a current freshman here at Wilkes University, majoring in civil engineering with a minor in geology. My hometown is West Chester, PA, and I went to Unionville High School. In my free time, I love playing the flute and piccolo, and I have been playing the flute for over nine years!

Community Service, Honors and Science, Music, Clubs and extracurriculars

Here at Wilkes, I enjoy being part of community service, STEM, and music activities. To continue my love for music, I am an active member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the honorary band fraternity, civic band, and pep band. I also volunteer for WEBS (Women Empowered by Science) as a group leader at various events for middle school students.

Hi my name is Nikki! I am biology pre medicine student at Wilkes! I’m from Sparta NJ, and quick fun fact about myself is during my free time while I’m on campus I try to find different fun trails and go on runs or hikes!

Academic Research, Community Service, Honors and Sports, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-med, Clubs and extracurriculars, Internships, Work study

On campus I am heavily involved. Within the honors program I serve as a small group coordinator and as an honors peer mentor. I am a Bonner leader and am the president of two clubs: the Indian Cultural Association and the Pre Professional Health Society. Finally, I also am a Presidential Leader!

Women’s Golf

I'm from York, Pennsylvania. I am a sophomore Neuroscience major and Pre-Med student here at Wilkes. I really enjoy exploring what the outdoors has to offer, like skiing or hiking, and I love to spend time with my family. A fun fact about me is that after Wilkes, I will be attending the Penn State College of Medicine as part of the Pre-Med Scholars Program that Wilkes has!

Academic Research, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-med, Honors and Social Sciences, Clubs and extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee

I'm currently doing Alzheimer's research with Dr. Harms, a member of the Biology Club, in the Psychology Club, president of the Neuroscience Club, and a part of the WEBS Club!

I am from Stroudsburg, PA. I am a pharmacy major. I love lifting and going out to new places to eat food with my friends. I’m also a first generation student from Albania!

Academic Research, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and Science

I am an intern at Rite Aid. I’m a part of a bunch of pharmacy clubs, such as PPA and KY.

I am freshman environmental engineering major from Lancaster, PA where I have a horse and a dog. I enjoy playing tennis, riding my horse, listening to music, and watching reality tv. I am majoring in environmental engineering because I want to solve problems related to water and pollution. I am currently dorming in Waller South. If you have any questions about anything, please reach out to me.

Community Service, Honors and Science, Clubs and extracurriculars

I am in many clubs on campus including Wilkes Adventure Education, WEBS, Dean Student Advisory Board, Society of Women Engineers, and Chemistry Club.

Tennis

Hi my name is Sydney and I am from Lacey, New Jersey. A fun fact about myself is I have two dogs.

Academic Conferences, Academic Research, Community Service, Clubs and extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee, Work study

On campus, I am on the HPSC as the treasurer. Also, I am the treasurer for the Nursing Student Organization. I just finished research with Dr. Angela Jones in the nursing department!

Hello there! My name is Bryce Greco, and I am from Hazleton, PA (about 40 minutes away from campus). I am in the 2026 cohort, but I will be graduating early in 2025 to begin studying in law school. A fun fact about me is I collect jazz vinyl records!

Community Service, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Honors and Social Sciences, Music, Clubs and extracurriculars

I participate in work study at the Wilkes University Archives, and I play saxophone in the Pep Band and Jazz Ensemble. I am also a member of the pre-law society and Kappa Kappa Psi honorary fraternity. Outside of campus, I am involved in Freemasonry and play in various jazz groups in the area.

I am Aiden Herman from Stroudsburg, PA. I'm a freshman pharmacy student and a member of the Honors Program, Barre Scholars Program, and the Pre-Pharmacy Club. I love sports, music, hanging out with my friends and family, and working out. A fun fact about me is that I am a big Spongebob fan, and Patrick is my favorite character.

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and Science

I am involved in the Honors Program, Barre Scholars Program, and the Pre-Pharmacy Club.

I am a first-year student from Budd Lake, New Jersey. I play on the softball team at Wilkes and I am also in the Barre Scholars Program. I love being outdoors, staying active, and meeting new people, along with trying new foods and activities. Some facts about me: I waitress at a pizza place, I am Polish-American, and I am currently learning American Sign Language!

Honors and Sports, Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and extracurriculars, Work study

I am a sports broadcaster for “Wilkes Now,“ which is the school's student-run news station! I am also a note taker for certain classes as a part of work study.

Softball

I am from Aston, PA, and I graduated from Sun Valley High School. As a member of the Honors Program, I take advantage of all the opportunities and extracurricular activities the program offers. I am a Political Science major, and I am planning to attend law school after my time at Wilkes. In my free time, I enjoy visiting art galleries, writing, drawing, and going to Broadway musicals. A fun fact about me is that I’ve been to all fifty states.

Honors and the Creative Arts, Honors and Social Sciences, Clubs and extracurriculars

I am from Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, which is about an hour south of Wilkes. I am currently a Corporate Finance and History double major, with a minor in Accounting. On campus, I am currently the RA for the first floor of Evans Hall. I am the junior class treasurer and a member of student government. I am also a member of Residence Hall Council (RHC) and the finance director for the Dance Marathon! I also have a work study in the Club Hub. A fun fact about me is that I have a bearded dragon named Benjamin.

Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Honors and Social Sciences, Clubs and extracurriculars, Internships, Work study

SG, RHC, Dance Marathon, RA

Hi! I'm Salma Lampack and I cannot wait to be your Peer Mentor! I am from the rural area of Blakeslee, PA. right near the amazing Pocono Raceway. I came to Wilkes because I wanted a small school that was both close to home and academically challenging. Fun fact: I grew up on a farm with horses and lots of other animals!

Community Service, Honors and Sports, Clubs and extracurriculars, Internships, ROTC, Work study

Next summer, I am pursuing an Internship in Business Management in Projects or in Marketing! Haven't chosen one yet, but many opportunities out there! I also work for the Marts Weight Room as a work-study.

I did play softball for Wilkes for a year.

I’m from Girardville, PA, a tiny little town an hour south of campus. I am currently a junior here at Wilkes. I am the major events chair of Programming Board (event planning on campus); currently, I am planning a concert for the spring! I am also the junior class secretary of Nursing Student Organization. I’m looking forward to going to Florida with the honors program to serve at Give Kids the World this summer. A fun fact about me is that I will be traveling to the Dominican Republic for spring break! In the DR we will be helping in ESL classes and home visits! This will be my first time out of the county and I couldn’t be more thrilled!

Academic Conferences, Academic Research, Community Service, Clubs and extracurriculars, Internships

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion research with Dr. Victor and Dr. Jones, along with other honor students. Programming Board where I am the major events chair. Nursing student organization where I am the junior class secretary and of course, the Honors program! I have also done a nursing internship at Geisinger where I am hoping to do an extern ship this summer!

I am from Littlestown, PA. As an Environmental Engineering major, I am interested in having a sustainable lifestyle and encouraging others to do so too. I love being a member of the honors program and taking advantage of all they have to offer. Last summer, I traveled to Scotland and Ireland with the honors program, and this summer, I am traveling to France with them as well! During quarantine, I got ducks and chickens who live on my grandparent's farm. I'm in love with what intelligent and interesting creatures they are.

Honors and Science, Clubs and extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee, Study abroad, Internships

I am treasurer of Air and Waste Management Association here on campus. Last summer I was an intern at an Environmental/Civil Engineering consulting firm in Gettysburg Pa.

I am a freshman 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’m left-handed.

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and extracurriculars, Work study

I am a Barre Scholar and Honors Student, a member of the Bonner Leader Program, and I hold a work-study position at Colonel's Cupboard.

Hi, I'm Gabbie and I am from Erie, PA. I am part of the Wilkes University Bonner Leader Program, an E-Mentor, part of the Barre Scholars Program, and am in the Pre-Law Society. I love trying new things and taking part in opportunities to do something I wouldn't usually do. This past semester, I went white water rafting, went glassblowing, and did aerial yoga for the first time - all opportunities provided by WAE and the Wilkes Honors Program.

Community Service, Honors and Social Sciences, Clubs and extracurriculars, Internships, Work study

This summer, I am interning at O'Donnell Law and the Luzerne County Court House under President Judge Vough.

Hi! I'm Zoë ! I'm from Basking Ridge, NJ and I am a sophomore Biology major. I am the Director of Publicity for the Honors Program Student Committee and a TA for the Biology Department. I have a cat Mo who lives on campus with me and at home I have three more cats, a dog, and six chickens.

Community Service, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-med, Honors Program Student Committee, Work study

I am a TA for the Biology Department and the Director of Publicity for the HPSC

I'm from the Hazleton Area, right here in Northeast Pennsylvania. I am also a Resident Assistant. On campus, I participate in work study (general math and chemistry tutor), and I am president of the Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA). In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing piano, dancing, and painting. A fun fact about me is I used to play trombone in elementary school.

Academic Research, Honors and Science, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Clubs and extracurriculars, Internships, Work study

I've had the opportunity to work on additional research through the Honors portion of some of my classes. I have studied microplastics in the air right on Wilkes campus! I am also currently doing research on analyzing carbon and nitrogen isotopes from sediment cores to determine ecosystem and climate conditions over the last 15,000 years at Lake Lacawac!

Hello! I am a sophomore commuter from Wapwallopen PA, about 35 minutes away from Wilkes (which, I can honestly say I have really learned to love the drive). I have lived in Wapwallopen for most of my life, and graduated locally from Nanticoke High School. I am a math major! I love dedicating my time to traveling, listening to music, investing in artsy projects (crocheting, scrapbooking, painting), video gaming, and hanging out with my school peers. Many fun facts about myself; my family and myself are of Native Hawaiian ethnicity, I’ve lived in many different states, my best friend is my cat, and my absolutely favorite thing to do is eat out at new restaurants and enjoy tasty dishes.

Academic Conferences, Community Service, Clubs and extracurriculars, Study abroad

I'm in the Barre Scholars Program as well.

Hi, my name is Ozzie Priebe. I am from Dallas, Pennsylvania. I attended Dallas High School and graduated in June of 2023. I started taking classes at Wilkes University through the Spark Scholars Program in August of 2021. I enjoy talking about Japanese politics, American politics, world history, and anything related to sociology. One fun fact about myself is that, despite playing violin for 14 years and listening to mostly classical music growing up, my favorite genre of music is death metal.

Academic Conferences, Honors and Social Sciences, Music, Work study

GSA and Orchestra

I'm a nursing student from Mountaintop, PA. On campus, I am a Honors student, Barre Scholar, and a Resident Assistant. After graduation, I plan on working in an ICU in a big city. I eventually hope to attend graduate school to become a CRNA. A fun fact about me is that I used to row competitively!

Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Honors Program Student Committee, Study abroad

Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania

I am from Massapequa, NY! I play on the Wilkes field hockey team, am a student ambassador for the admissions office, and am a PSL (Presidential Student Leader) assisting with events organized by the President's office. I am also a part of SWE (Society of Women Engineers) and am vice president of AWMA (Air Waste and Management Organization). I love to travel and am a big foodie!

Honors and Sports, Clubs and extracurriculars, Internships, Work study

I worked for the Conservation and Waterways Department for the Town Of Hempstead last summer and I will be working as an intern for National Grid in NYC for this upcoming summer! I am also a part of AWMA, SWE, and PSPE.

Field Hockey

My name is Starr Sandt. I am from York, PA. I am a Psychology and Sports Management double major with minors in Sport Psychology and Women and Genders Studies. I am a Resident Assistant and I also serve on the Executive Board for the Multicultural Student Coalition. Additionally, I am a Small Group Coordinator for the Honors Program and a Presidential Student Leader. A fun fact about myself is that I spend way too much money on coffee and sneakers!

Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Honors and Social Sciences, Clubs and extracurriculars, Internships, Work study

For the upcoming spring semester, I will be interning with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Ice Hockey team. I am a Resident Assistant and I also serve on the Executive Board for the Multicultural Student Coalition. Additionally, I am a Small Group Coordinator for the Honors Program and a Presidential Student Leader.

I was born in New York but now live in Stroudsburg, PA. I currently have an undeclared major; however, I have a broad background and interest in education, literature, history, business, and some sciences. So far, at Wilkes, I've gotten involved in student government as the class of 2027 treasurer, joined the chess club, and enjoyed getting to know the rest of the campus and the Honors program. Outside of my academic interests, I enjoy working out, hiking, writing, reading, listening to music, and playing Stardew Valley. A semi-fun fact about myself is that all of my fingers are double-jointed. Overall, I'm a pretty laid-back person who's simply trying to make the most of their time here at Wilkes.

Honors and Social Sciences, Clubs and extracurriculars

I am in the Barre Scholars program, I am the class of 2027 treasurer in student government, and I am in chess club.

I am from Exeter, Pennsylvania and my pronouns are she/they. I adore animals and spending as much time with them as I can: either it be a comfortable inside setting or outside around a farm. I am an actor, poet, writer, and musician. I started performing onstage when I was 7 and haven’t stopped since. Reading is how I connect to the world around me. As a theater major, almost all of my time is spent at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. I love all sorts of music and have such a strong connection to it and how it has impacted my life. I listen to artists such as Taylor Swift, boygenius, Måneskin, Noah Kahan, and MUNA.

Honors and the Creative Arts, Music

the Manuscript Society.

I am a junior from Lancaster, which is about 2 hours from Wilkes. I am an Elementary/Early Childhood major along with a Special Education Certification. I am minoring in Sports Psychology and Reading. Here at Wilkes, I’m on the softball team. I am also a member of Education club, as well as Wilkes SAAC. I also serve as a representative for Wilkes University through the Landmark SAAC! A fun fact about myself is that I am also in Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), the Education honors society here at Wilkes!

Honors and Sports, Clubs and extracurriculars

I am in the education club as well as SAAC.

Softball

I'm from Scranton, PA which is about 45 minutes from campus. I am a sophomore Pre-Pharmacy major with a Spanish minor and concentration. I enjoy watching movies, playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with my family. I am currently in the Biology Club, Spanish Club, and Pre-Pharmacy Club here at Wilkes. A fun fact about me is that I love listening to all different genres of music. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and extracurriculars

Pre-Pharmacy Club, Spanish Club, Biology Club

I live about two hours away from Wilkes in Lackawaxen, PA. I work as a waitress and have two adorable cats at home! I'm the Director of Marketing for the HPSC and an Honors Small Group Coordinator as well. A fun fact about me is that I've met my favorite band!

Academic Conferences, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Honors and Social Sciences, Clubs and extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee, Study abroad, Internships

President of GSA, Director of Marketing for HPSC, co-Treasurer for UNICEF, and I'm a member of Programming Board

I’m 20 years old and my hometown is Stroudsburg PA. I’m a P1 pharmacy student. I used to play sports in high school but at college I chose to focus on my education. A fun fact about me is that I have only one kidney!

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and extracurriculars

VP of pharmacy class, Intern at RiteAid Pharmacy , Plan on joining some pharmacy clubs/associations

My name is Ally, I am a pharmacy major here at Wilkes. I am from York, PA and a fun fact is that I have two boston terriers named Bubby and Jasper!

Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and extracurriculars

I am involved in student government, WEBS, LKS, and APhA

Hi I'm Daniel. I went to high school in Seoul, South Korea but was born in the Philippines. In my free time I love playing badminton and board games.

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and Science, Clubs and extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee

I am currently a member of the pre-pharmacy club, the chemistry club, the chess club, the honors program student council, and I teach a Lego robotics class at the YMCA.