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Meet Peer Leader Kaela Reuter

"It’s so fulfilling to help others and [being a Peer Leader] also helps build leadership skills and your confidence more than anything else on campus."

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Meet Peer Leader Erin Borchardt

"I have gained so much confidence in my ability to lead. This experience has allowed me to be myself in front of others."

Meet Peer Leader Freyja Heggeland

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

Meet Peer Leader Mary Scott

"I have gained confidence in my public speaking abilities and learned much more about the resources available on campus."

Meet Peer Leader Marcie Wait

"This role pushes you in many ways, and remembering that it takes time to be comfortable and build connections is so important. There are so many people here to help you."

Meet Peer Leader Samik Vanavasam

"Because of the variety of students I have met, I have learnt that a lot of struggles in college that you believe are unique to yourself usually are not. You are never alone and people will always be there to support you!"

Meet Peer Leader Joey Lewis

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

Meet Peer Leader William Huhn

Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about William! Pronouns: He/Him            Major: Global Health Peer Leader for: STEM Engagement Hometown: Osceola, WI If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be? Hank …

Meet Peer Leader Trisha Tewari

"Growing up with a father who is an educator instilled in me how important STEM is. I think the way that STEM is evolving every day and helping change the lives of people is very cool."