Peer Student Success Team

PSST is a mentorship program designed to provide an academic and social support system for incoming first year students, transfer students, international students, and prospective students who are joining the Lee Honors College.

Their roles include:

• Facilitating one-on-one meetings with mentees during the fall and spring semesters.
• Communicating via e-mail on a weekly basis with mentees regarding honors college requirements, events, opportunities, and self-care strategies.
• Attending, coordinating, and facilitating honors college events, programs, and/or community service opportunities for mentees (in-person or online).
• Meeting with prospective honors students and/or attending honors college recruitment events.

Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry, Mathematics
Year: Third
Hometown: Mattawan, MI

Hi everyone! My hobbies range from video games to walking in nature and many things in between. Many of my favorites come from the 80s like music, movies, etc. I have played soccer since I was a kid and while I do not play as much anymore, I certainly love watching it! Additionally, one of the defining parts of me is that I am a Christian. I do not know exactly what I want to do in the future, but I love microbiology and all things living. I am very excited to be a PSST mentor again and to help make the LHC community lively and fun! 

Major: Aviation Flight Science
Year: Second
Hometown: Shoreline, WA

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda and I got into aviation after working at a seaplane company on line crew during the summer. I am from Shoreline, Washington, so you may be wondering why would I chose Western Michigan? Well, it had an aviation program with a diversity of other majors, it was a smaller school and it had good academic support. I am a fairly introverted person, but I really enjoy meeting new people and spending time with loved ones. In my free time, I like to cook, longboard, play with my dogs, and do archery. I am active in a couple of different clubs at WMU: swim, disc golf, hiking, and women in aviation. I am excited to get to know all of the incoming freshmen and I am happy to help with any questions or concerns that you may have throughout your first year!

Major: Sales & Business Marketing
Minors: Business Communication, General Business
Year: Second
Hometown: Fenton, MI

I chose WMU because I was impressed with the Sales program and I knew a bigger school wasn’t for me. Being at a smaller school has allowed me to make connections and be involved. I am currently an active member of SBMA, WMU Ski and Snowboard Club, and a fraternity. I enjoy skiing, golfing, fishing, and many other outdoor activities. In the summer, I love to wake surf and wakeboard on the water. I consider myself an adventurous person, as last May I got the chance to study abroad in Germany for a whole month, earning six credits, and I also was able to visit Paris and Switzerland. This was a life-lasting experience that I'll hold on to forever. I am excited to see what the 2025-26 school year holds for me.

Majors: Anthropology, Psychology
Year: Second (Transfer)
Hometown: Holland, MI

Hello! I am a double major in anthropology and psychology with an interest in evolution. I’m really interested in studying human evolution, especially in areas of prosocial behavior, morality, and general cognitive processes. I’m the new Treasurer for Psi Chi, and a member of the Anthropology Student Organization and Trash Club. Some facts about me: I have a pet chihuahua named Lola and a tarantula named Walking Heart. My favorite book is Jurassic Park and this summer I was part of the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Field School, which was a lot of fun.

Major: Social Work
Year: Second
Hometown: Grosse Pointe, MI

Hi! I’m Elsa. I’m from Grosse Pointe, Michigan on the eastern side of the state. I’m currently a sophomore studying social work. In my free time, you can likely find me at the gym, hanging out with my friends, or relaxing at home. I would describe myself as a creative person and I have many hobbies to channel my creativity. I enjoy needlepointing, wheel throwing ceramic art, doing my nails with fun designs, and I’ve recently started learning the guitar. My favorite show of all time is Sex and the City; I have watched the series all the way through four times and will likely watch it again. As much as I love summer, which is my favorite season, I’m excited for school in the fall. I love Kalamazoo and can’t wait for a great year! 

Majors: Aviation Flight Science, Aviation Management and Operations
Year: Third
Hometown: Kent, WA

Hi everyone, my name is Jen and this is my second year as a PSST mentor! I am currently a junior double-majoring in Aviation Flight Science and Aviation Management. I recently became a private pilot and enjoy being involved on campus in all sorts of ways. I am the current vice-president of Professional Asian Pilots Association and am also a member of other RSOs such as Aviation Student Council, Women in Aviation, and many more. I love taking walks in specifically 72-degree weather while listening to music. If you were to stop me on the street and ask me what I'm listening to, it'll probably be something by Beabadoobee or Mac Ayres. 

Major: Sociology
Minor: Legal Studies
Year: Second
Hometown: Clay, MI

Hi everyone! My name is Lillee and I am a senior this year at Western. I transferred from St. Clair College, where I got my associate's degree in business. After Western, I plan to pursue a career in law, with my current focus on the juvenile justice system. Outside of my studies, I stay pretty involved on campus with both the pre-law and business law societies, and I am also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta. Apart from work and school, I enjoy working out, spending time with family and friends, reading, and playing volleyball.  

Major: Interior Architecture and Design
Year: Second
Hometown: Byron Center, MI

Hi, my name is Megan. Some hobbies I enjoy are ceramics, crafting, and baking. I love spending time in nature and running or going to the beach. I also play the viola and the piano. I love to listen to music—my favorite artist is Billie Eilish. My favorite show is One Day. I have two dogs, who are named Chloe and Choncho.

Major: Event Management
Minors: Psychology, Political Science
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI

Hi everyone! My name is Mehran and this is my first year as a mentor with the LHC and I am so excited to be in this position! Beyond working as a mentor, I also work on-campus with the Office of Student Transitions, where I am Assistant Program Manager for Fall Welcome. Additionally, I am the 2025-26 Executive Officer for Community Involvement for the Western Student Association. My Dad completed his master’s and doctoral degrees at WMU when I was a kid, so I’ve been in love with Western for a very long time now. While I spend a lot of time studying, in my free time I love watching sitcoms, anime, cartoons, and movies! I also embrace my creative side via journaling, creative writing, and photography. If you catch me on campus in between work and classes, I bet you’ll find me reading a book; I’m known to be a voracious reader. If you catch me outside of campus, chances are I’m spending time with my amazing friends!

Major: Finance
Minors: General Business
Year: Senior
Hometown: Harvard, IL

Hi! I’m so excited to be a PSST mentor again this year. It’s always so rewarding to help students with anything they may need across their first year at WMU. I’ve been heavily involved in student life and student government as well as many RSOs across the Western community in the past. I love to cook, go to the gym, thrift, and I have an off-campus job as well. You can find me at football and hockey games, or any local coffee shop on the weekends!