Involvement

Involvement: At Auburn, I am involved in the Auburn String Orchestra, Auburn Catholic Campus ministry, Tri Delta, and Pre-Veterinary Medical Association. I am also an Honors Ambassador and an Honors Peer Academic Coach to give back to this wonderful program!

Interests/Hobbies: I love to read, paint, write, and spend time outside. I also love music, and I play the viola, ukulele, and guitar. My idea of a perfect day would be to spend time outside training my horses, and to go out on the lake to water ski with my family.

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite Auburn tradition would definitely have to be the eagle flight on game days! Hearing the whole stadium yell “War Eagle!” will always give me chills, and it makes me so proud to love this school and this place!!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I’m so excited to be an Honors LEAD mentor because the Honors College has really become like family to me, and I am so blessed to be able to share a little bit of this community with y’all! Coming from out of state, I was looking to find my place at Auburn, and the Honors College provided a close-knit community of like-minded people who quickly became my biggest encouragers and closest friends. Honors has opened so many doors for me, and it truly a gift! I can’t wait to share with you all that it has to offer!

Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is that I grew up with a lot of pets! I was lucky to have lenient parents who supported my love of animals by allowing me to have a myriad of animal friends, including Molly the chameleon, Frog the chicken, Shadow the rabbit, Shelley the tortoise, and Arlo the duck. To no one’s surprise, I’ll be applying to vet school this summer to live out my dream!

Involvement: Honors College Week of Service Head Counselor, COSAM Leader, Honors Congress, Science Olympiad Alumni Society, Girls Who Lift Club

Interests/Hobbies: Weightlifting, Spending time with family and friends, Coffee, Marine Biology, Research, and volunteering

Favorite Auburn Tradition: Aubie the Tiger! My earliest memory of Auburn University.

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I’m excited to be a LEAD Mentor because I was a mentee my freshman year and am thankful for the resources and connections I got from my mentor! I hope to provide incoming freshmen with the same experience and help them find their home in the Auburn community!

Fun Fact: I can ride the unicycle!

Involvement:  Auburn Best Buddies, Chi Omega, Auburn Sustenance Project, and Auburn Community Church

Interests/Hobbies:  Time with friends, running, baking, traveling, music, and hiking!

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite Auburn Tradition is rolling Toomers!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  I am excited to be a mentor because I love meeting new people and can’t wait to help freshmen feel their most comfortable coming into Auburn! College is a new, nerve-racking experience and I am excited to be there for freshmen as a guide for whatever they may need!

Fun Fact:  I lived in Colorado for 3 months!

Involvement:  Pi Lambda Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Young Americans Foundation, Catholic Organization

Interests/Hobbies:  Wrestling, Golf, Exercise, Table Pool, Philosophy/Ethics, Hunting, Grilling

Favorite Auburn Tradition: Saturday Tailgates

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  To meet new people and help them in their transitional period.

Fun Fact:  I am almost forklift certified.

Involvement: Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society, Young Life Leader, Oaks Retreat Support Staff, Club Tennis, Honors College

Interests/Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, Playing Pickleball, Hiking, Rock Climbing at the rec, Working Out

Favorite Auburn Tradition: Rolling Toomer’s Corner after a big Football or Basketball game. Nothing beats Auburn game days and winning after!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I can’t wait to help incoming freshman start their journey at Auburn and get them plugged into the community! Seeing freshman find their home here and adapting to the ways of college will make all the work worth it!

Fun Fact: I am the only red head in my immediate family and left-handed! What are the odds??

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Involvement:  Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, AED member, Event Coordinator of Grasshopper Picnics, Cardinal Key Vice President of Recruitment

Interests/Hobbies: Travel, Pickleball, Spending time with friends and family

Favorite Auburn Tradition: Pregame Eagle Flight

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  I am so excited to build connections while being a readily available source to reach out to!

Fun Fact:  I got to travel to Cuba through Honors College last summer!

Involvement:  College of Education Ambassadors, Sportswriter for The Auburn Plainsman

Interests/Hobbies:  Sports, baking, reading, music

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite Auburn tradition is the eagle flyover before the football games!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  : I am so excited to be a peer mentor because I know freshman year can be hard and I want to be a friendly face who can help make the transition a little easier. I cannot wait to share all that I have learned about Auburn while helping incoming freshman get involved and find their home here on the plains!

Fun Fact:  Friends is my ultimate comfort show!

Involvement: LEAD Mentor, Pi Beta Phi sorority, Pi Beta Phi New Member Committee, Auburn University Dance Marathon, Beat Bama Food Drive

Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with friends/family, Listening to music, Fashion, Traveling

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite auburn tradition is probably the 4th Quarter Light Show at night football games!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I am so excited to be a mentor because I know that having a friendly face who you can always count on is so helpful and I want to ensure that everyone has the smoothest, most comfortable, and most exciting freshman year! I want to do anything to make the transition a little easier for anyone I can!

Fun Fact: I applied to 16 schools!

Involvement: Auburn Biotechnology Society, Auburn Microbiology Club, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Honors College Week of Service Counselor

Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, Hiking, Traveling, Music, and Volunteering

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite Auburn tradition would be the chants and cheers at the football games.

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I am thrilled to be a mentor because I know what it is like to have freshman jitters and want to help alleviate these nerves! I love meeting new people and cannot wait to help acclimate people to Auburn. Whether that be class schedule advice, or just lunch as friends, I am thrilled to help make Auburn feel like home.

Fun Fact: I have played the piano for 13 years!

Involvement:  Undergraduate Research, Alpha Omega Epsilon, EAMC volunteer, Genetics Club Member, HOSA Club Member, Honors Congress Member, Intramural Sports

Interests/Hobbies:  Playing/watching sports, running, coloring, watching reality TV, going out to eat with friends!

Favorite Auburn Tradition: I love how everyone says “War Eagle” to anyone wearing Auburn merch no matter if you're in Auburn or many countries away!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  I am so excited to be a LEAD Mentor because being a freshman is such an exciting time and being able to help guide the mentees through that transition would be extremely fulfilling. From providing advice on classes to grabbing lunch on the weekends to late night study sessions in RBD, I cannot wait to help make Auburn a comforting and inviting space! Although I have been an Auburn fan my whole life, my love for this school, town, and community has only flourished in my 3 years here and I hope to share that with the mentees!

Fun Fact:  I have dual citizenship with America and Germany!

Involvement: International Buddy Program, Global Medical Brigades, Alpha Epsilon Delta, University Residential Assistant, Habitat for Humanity, Drug Discovery Research

Interests/Hobbies: Going to the gym, eating out with friends, watching movies and sports, listening to music, playing Xbox

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite AU tradition is either the eagle flyover or the swag surf at football games.

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I am excited to meet new people and share with them the great things that I have discovered about Auburn. I did not know anyone when moving here in the fall of 2022, so I would love to help new students adjust and feel relaxed about the college experience (It’s not as scary as it looks). In the end, it’s most important that you enjoy your journey through college rather than stressing about the destination.

Fun Fact: I have arachnophobia. I would be much more terrified when coming face-to-face with a spider rather than a bear.

Involvement:  Alpha Epsilon Delta, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AiChE), Esperanza House, Formula SAE

Interests/Hobbies:  Watching TV, fishing, pickleball, hiking, investing, reading, and working out.

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite Auburn tradition would have to be the eagle flying around Jordan-Hare Stadium before football games.

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  I am excited to be a mentor because I look forward to helping the incoming class of honors students transition into life as college students. I was a mentee for the first year the LEAD Mentor program was established so I am excited to give back and get to know my peers.

Fun Fact:  When I was in third grade, I read a marine biology textbook in my free time because I found the information fascinating.

Involvement: For the Bees, Chess Club, Auburn Drug Discovery and Research

Interests/Hobbies: Interests/Hobbies: I love almost all sports, and am particularly interested in MMA, training in a gym at auburn. I also love baking, cooking, traveling, and chess!

Favorite Auburn Tradition: Seeing the planes/helicopters flying over the stadium during the national anthem.

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I was lucky to have a great Camp War Eagle counselor that helped us with the start of school. Many of my friends, though, did not have this. I hope to be able to help y'all find where you belong in Auburn as well as helping you with all the paperwork that comes with being a freshman.

Fun Fact: I am a published author!

Involvement: Impact, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Study Partners peer tutor, Honors College peer tutor, nutrition research.

Interests/Hobbies: Volleyball, traveling, trying new restaurants, baking, and volunteering.

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite Auburn tradition is before the football games when they play their pre-game hype video … it gives me chills every time!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I am so excited to be a mentor to show incoming freshmen how amazing Auburn is! Initially, I was very overwhelmed as an out of state student, and I think this Honors College program is a great opportunity to show incoming freshmen how to take full advantage of all things Auburn; so they can feel more confident coming in and thrive during their college experience!

Fun Fact: I was named top 71 freshman playing varsity volleyball in the country in high school!

Involvement:  LEAD Mentor, Honors Congress, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Auburn University Swim Club, Auburn Catholic Campus Ministry, Campus Kitchens

Interests/Hobbies:  Cooking, Spending time with family/friends, Listening to Music, Traveling, Working Out at the Rec

Favorite Auburn Tradition: Getting a Toomer’s Lemonade! I currently have a roster of all the flavors ranked and plan to try all of them by next year!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  I am excited to be a mentor because I love to meet new people and establish friendships! Participating in this program last year helped me gain so many skills that impacted my freshman year at Auburn. I want to help incoming freshmen learn the ways to navigate Auburn and especially the Honor’s College! Especially coming from out of state was a transition but one that is definitely manageable, I cannot wait to share my experiences, and why I believe in Auburn and love it!

Fun Fact:  I love making Spotify playlists! It’s one of my favorite things to do and I have a playlist for everything going on in my life at that moment … totaling about 50!

Involvement:  Alpha Omega Epsilon (AOE), Society Of Women in Engineering, Intramural Sports, Engineering Peer Tutoring

Interests/Hobbies:  Baking and Cooking, Drawing, Working Out, Spending Time Outside, Fun things with friends, Crocheting

Favorite Auburn Tradition: Watching football games in the student section

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  I am very excited to meet students from various backgrounds and interests. I understand that coming to college, especially if you're out of state, can be very scary. I am looking forward to being able to help guide new students in this new chapter of their lives.

Fun Fact:  My dream job is to be a Disney Imagineer

Involvement:  Pediatrics and NICU Club, Women’s Maternal Health Club, Greek life (Sorority), and Greek Sing Director

Interests/Hobbies:  Health/Wellness, Dance, Reading, Music, and Volunteering

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite Auburn tradition is without a doubt our mascot Aubie! Whether I see him walking to class, at a sporting event, or speeding by on a golf cart, he always makes my day. The 11x National Champion is everyone’s favorite tiger, but I think I love him the most!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I am excited to share what I have learned through my first two years here at Auburn. I love to meet new people, and I am ready to answer any and all questions about class scheduling, involvement opportunities, social networking, or even just my best life advice! I am looking forward to helping freshmen adjust to this new chapter of their lives, because nothing is truly as complicated as it seems. My hope is that I can help Auburn start to feel like home for my mentees, and that they will begin to love it here just as much as I do! War Eagle!

Fun Fact:  A random detail about my life is that I work for a Princess Party Company, and my favorite character to do is Cinderella!

Involvement:  Honors Congress, Association for Women in Science, Global Medical Training (GMT), American Red Cross Club, Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society, Boys & Girls Club, American Chemical Society, Pi Beta Phi Sorority

Interests/Hobbies:  Hot Worx, chipotle, Greys Anatomy, sudoku

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite Auburn tradition is not walking on the insignia. Walking over the Auburn insignia, which is embedded on the campus floor at different places, means you will not graduate on time. It is so funny watching people jump out of the way when they realize they are about to step on it.

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  I am excited to be a mentor because I myself have experienced the benefits of being a mentee at Auburn. It is an extremely helpful and educational position to be in as a new college student, and I wanted to be a part of it from the other side. I am looking forward to meeting new people and offering any insight and guidance I can.

Fun Fact:  I used to have pet ducks

Involvement: Association of Women Science, Honors Serves

Interests/Hobbies:Soccer, Fashion and Shopping, Good Food, Travel, Music

Favorite Auburn Tradition: The Eagle flying over Jordan-Hare stadium before the football games.

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I am so excited to introduce new students to everything Auburn! Coming from so far away it was extremely helpful to have my mentor so I could ask her any questions or concerns I had, especially on the first day of class. I want to be here for you guys and bring a fun, no judgment zone to your first semester at Auburn!

Fun Fact: I’ve been to New Zealand

Involvement: Auburn Community Church College Ministry, Intramural Sports, Diversity in Honors, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America on Campus, Greek Life (Sorority), College of Education Student Ambassadors

Interests/Hobbies: Pickleball, activities with friends, working out, taking walks, and painting

Favorite Auburn Tradition: My favorite Auburn Tradition is the love that Auburn has for Aubie. I do not think I will ever outgrow Aubie and I am okay with that. Aubie is obviously the best mascot, but on top of that he is everywhere and a part of everything. Aubie truly is the living spirit of Auburn University, so it’s always a good day when you run into him!

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor: I am excited to be a mentor because I love meeting new people and cannot wait to help freshmen learn the ins and outs of college. I have absolutely fallen in love with Auburn, and it truly is home. I cannot wait to share this love with others and make them feel like they are at home as well. I want to be a connection for my mentees that will help them navigate all aspects (classes, involvement, extracurriculars, etc.) that Auburn has to offer, and I look forward to helping with their transition!

Fun Fact: I had Covid before my senior year of high school, but ever since then I have not been able to smell… That’s around 2 years without my sense of smell!

Involvement:  Honors Congress, Association for Computing Machinery, Ethical Hacking Club, Competitive Programming, Honors LEAD Mentors

Interests/Hobbies:  I love playing the piano, playing tennis and pickleball, going on hikes, and watching Auburn athletics!

Favorite Auburn Tradition: Rolling Toomers

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  I did a lot of student mentoring in high school and am excited to continue into college! I love meeting new people and believe it’s very important to start somewhere knowing someone you can always reach out to.

Fun Fact:  I collect quarters and the oldest I have are from the 1890s.

Involvement:  PEER Mentor, Alpha Gamma Delta, Beta Alpha Psi, Beat Bama Food Drive, Be the Edge at Harbert, and Women in Business

Interests/Hobbies:  Going to the beach, baking, crafting, watching any sports events-baseball being one of my favorites- shopping, and hanging out with my friends.

Favorite Auburn Tradition: On a leap year, at midnight you can step on the seal in front of Langdon Hall and then run to the president's house and jump into his fountain to break the curse.

Why I'm Excited to be a Mentor:  I am excited to be a mentor because I loved being a mentee last year and having someone to ask questions to and also just having a friend and familiar face around campus. I hope I can do that for the incoming mentees this year!

Fun Fact:  I went to the same high school as Michael Jordan!