Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Joey!
Pronouns: He/him
Major: Biochemistry
Peer Leader for: Service with Youth in STEM (INTEGSCI 240)
Hometown: McFarland, WI
If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be?
Paulo Freire
What is your favorite place on campus?
Memorial Library
What extracurricular activities are you involved in?
Aspiring Educators UW Madison Chapter!
What do you like most about Madison?
The ducks at the Memorial Union Terrace
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A horse, because they have chill, mysterious vibes
What is an academic accomplishment that you are proud of?
I’m on track to graduate in three years so that I can start a graduate program for secondary education ASAP!
What are you looking forward to about being a peer leader this semester?
Being able to provide advice/guidance to students who I can relate to, along with improving my leadership and communication skills.
What sparked your interest in STEM?
Taking an anatomy course my sophomore year of high school.
What is your vision for life after graduation?
To become a high school chemistry/biology teacher
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Learn more about the WISCIENCE Peer Leader program.