Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Lexi!

Pronouns: She/her
Major: Molecular and Cell Biology
Peer Leader for: Service with Youth in STEM (INTEGSCI 240)
Hometown: Wausau, WI

If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be?
Elle Woods in Legally Blonde

What is your favorite place on campus?
The Bakke

What do you like most about Madison?
The community and social atmosphere!

What are your favorite snacks for a study session?
Green grapes and sour gummy worms with a Diet Coke

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
Stingrays because they are so graceful and peaceful!

What is an academic accomplishment that you are proud of?
Getting 100% on my research papers

What are you looking forward to about being a peer leader this semester?
I love meeting so many new people, and I want to help my peers have a positive and meaningful volunteer experience at the schools they will be at!

What sparked your interest in STEM?
When I became a lifeguard at 16, I loved the adrenaline that came with making saves and helping in emergencies.

What is your vision for life after graduation?
Applying to medical school!

Meet the rest of the WISCIENCE Peer Leaders.

Learn more about the WISCIENCE Peer Leader program.