University Honors Program Peer Mentors
UHP Peer Mentors provide new UHP students a resource on campus that they can rely upon to answer questions related to their education, the university, and even personal matters. Their knowledge of ISU campus resources and professional training offer new UHP students a reliable advocate for a successful college experience.
Meet the 2026/2027 UHP Peer Mentors
Abigail Millington '28
Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant)
“I need coffee in an IV” – Lorelai Gilmore
Anjali Mathias ‘29
Global Studies with Global Culture and Identity Concentration & Business and Journalism Minors
“You will soon be well, if I do not talk you to death.” – Gandalf, The Fellowship of the Ring
Bailey Brooks ‘27
Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant)
“It’ll pass.” – Hot Priest, Fleabag
Betina Strawhun ‘28
Psychology & Spanish
"Reuse, Reduce, Recycle!"
Brady Stein ‘27
Nuclear Engineering
“I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” – Michael Scott
Brycen Talbot ‘29
Health Science (Pre-Dental)
“Bread tastes better than key.”
Daniel Enriquez ‘29
Health Science (Pre-Medicine) & Spanish for Health Professions
“I’ve got wabbi sabbi.”
Elijah Escobedo ‘27
Biology (Biomedical Sciences) with Advanced Spanish certificate
“Diamond Ranked Letterboxd Reviewer”
Emma Wright ‘27
Psychology & Sociology with Sign Language Studies minor
"If you stumble, make it part of the dance." - River Maria Urke
Evie Bentz '27
Dietetics & Spanish for Health Professions with Advanced Spanish certificate
“Stealing Souls Since 2005”
Gage Hulse ‘29
Health Science (Pre-Med & Pre-Chiropractic) with Business minor
“Turning passion into action.”
Izzy Dougan ‘28
Nuclear Engineering with Mathematics minor
“Working hard is important, but there's something that matters even more: believing in yourself.” – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Jodi Zieglmeier ‘29
Biology (Biomedical Sciences)
“I need a room full of mirrors so I can be surrounded by winners.” – Kanye West
Jonny Thienes ‘29
Marketing & Finance with Sports Media certificate
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller
Karlee Fieldsted ‘28
Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant)
“I’m just a girl that loves chocolate milk.”
Lauren Owens ‘27
Biochemistry (Pre-Pharmacy) with Chemistry minor & Biomedical Ethics certificate
“Life, uh, finds a way.” - Dr. Ian Malcom, Jurassic Park
Lillian Colbert ‘28
Health Science (Pre-Occupational Therapy)
“Just riding the wave.”
Madelyn Shaw ‘27
Psychology & Sociology
“Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood.” – Bill Murray
Madison Long ‘28
Communication (Multiplatform Journalism) & English (Professional Writing)
“Crash-out while I rock out!”
Meadow Link ‘29
Nursing & Spanish for Health Professions
“Don't look for greener grass, water yours.”
Saige Rigby ‘27
Biology (Biomedical Sciences)
“Easily Distracted By Birds”
Taedyn Jacobsen ‘27
Biology (Biomedical Sciences) with Chemistry & Spanish minors
“A Small Town Kid That Does Not Believe in Pineapple on Pizza”
Tana Bond '28
Nursing
“Trailblazing New Paths, From Mountains to Medicine!”
Triston Van Wyk ‘27
Mechanical Engineering
"I don’t want a valuable life lesson, I just want an ice cream!” – Bluey