Peer Student Success Team
The 2024-2025 PSST Mentors
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.
Rachel Doyle, PSST Coordinator
Major: Nursing
Minor: Biomedical Sciences
Year: Senior
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hi! In my free time, I love painting, bouldering, playing tennis, and spending time with my friends and family. This past summer I went to two national parks, and I plan to go to another, in October, over fall break! Over the past four years, being in the honors college has positively impacted my life, helping me identify my career goals, and presenting many opportunities to learn and grow. I am excited for another great year.
Andy Kaczmar, Assistant Coordinator
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Minors: Chemistry, Spanish
Year: Senior
Hometown: Mattawan, MI
Hello everyone! This is my third year as a student mentor for the Lee Honors College. Apart from the LHC, I’m involved with the WMU Chemistry Club, Western Student Association, and evolutionary genomics research for the Thompson Lab. I’m interested in becoming a genetic counselor to study and treat genetic diseases. In my free time, I enjoy baking, running, and hanging out with friends.
Maddy Mill, Assistant Coordinator
Majors: Psychology, Criminal Justice
Year: Junior
Hometown: Oakland County, MI
Hi! This is my second year as a PSST mentor. In my free time, I love to read, work out, and spend time with friends and family. Being in the honors college has positively impacted me by providing many engaging opportunities to be a part of the community through volunteering, academic programs, and other amazing activities. The Honors College has become a home away from home, and I hope it becomes one for you too!
Alana Gleeson
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Novi, MI.
Hey everyone! This is my second year with the Lee Honors College. I am currently the president of the WM Elite dance team, and I also teach young dancers back home. In addition to being a PSST Mentor, I work in the garden center at Lowe’s, and I enjoy reading and going to the gym. I love spending time with my girlfriend, my sister, and my cat and I’m so excited for this school year!
Anastasiia Hrukach
Major: Chemical Engineering
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Ukraine and Traverse City, MI
Hi everyone. :) I am originally from Ukraine, and I came to the US in 2021. Now I live in Traverse City, MI with my host family! In my free time I like to do anything outdoors, including biking, hiking, playing tennis, volleyball, skiing, swimming, wake surfing and so much more! I also love trying new things and hanging out with my friends. I am a part of Tennis Club, SWE (Society of Women in Engineering and Women in STEM clubs) I am looking forward to meeting new people this year, making unforgettable memories and enjoying another year at Western.
Bethanni Ramsey
Major: Nursing
Year: Junior
Hometown: Thornton, IL
I am extremely excited for what this school year has to bring for Honors Broncos! Outside of academics I fill my free time being outdoor as much as possible, I enjoy hiking and all things that involve the water in the summer! I also have a major affinity for travel and cannot wait to explore the world.
Eiman Intikhab
Majors: Political Science, English
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Hey everyone! I am on the Pre-Law track. I'm also one of the Associate Justices for the Western Student Association, and love working with people or anything to do with law! In my free time, I like playing soccer, playing video games, and hanging out with family and friends.
Emilee Schumacher
Majors: Health Services and Sciences Pre-Occupational Therapy
Minors: Integrative and Holistic Health
Year: Senior
Hometown: Dorr, MI
A few facts about me are I enjoy spending time outdoors, especially on the beach. I love to spend my free time reading romance novels, watching tv, and hanging out with family. I enjoy being a PSST mentor because of the connections I make with other students and the opportunities the Lee Honors College has given me.
Ivane Mkheidze
Major: Accountancy
Minor: General Business
Year: Senior
Hometown: Georgia
Hello! I’m Ivane and my desire is to become a licensed CPA and focus on the auditing side of public accounting. I have a few hobbies, but my main one is to play basketball, go to the gym and read books. I am from the capital city called Tbilisi in the country of Georgia. Coming to the US has been a dream of mine and I feel so blessed to have an amazing opportunity like this. I have been part of the Lee Honors College for over two years. This organization has given me countless opportunities to learn and explore many areas of study that I am interested in.
Jacob Waterlander
Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry, Mathematics
Year: Sophomore
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 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 my identity is that I am a Christian. I do not know what I want to do in the future, although I hope to spark some interest through the classes I take at Western. I am very excited to be a PSST mentor and to help my mentees become familiar with the amazing LHC community!
Jen Nguyen
Majors: Aviation Flight Science, Airport Management and Operations
Year: Second year (classified as a junior)
Hometown: Kent, Washington
Hi! My name is Jen, and I am from Washington State and my goal is to become a commercial pilot at Delta, United, or Alaska. I love listening to music and playing guitar, piano, and tennis. Being in the Lee Honors College has been awesome since everyone is always so supportive and welcoming, it's a place where I feel comfortable to ask for help. I look forward to joining the team and working with everyone!
Jordan Dunn
Major: Public Policy
Minor: Economics
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Southfield, MI
Hey everyone! A little bit about me: I am involved in WSA, serving as the Chief of Staff. Being in WSA and working as a PSST mentor allows me to work with students and help them navigate their college experience. I'm also a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and I love playing golf.
Kailen Mokhantha-Sopraseuth
Major: Sociology
Minor: Global and International Studies
Year: Senior
Hometown: Cassopolis, MI
Hi everyone, I love playing music (I own three electric guitars and a bass) and singing in choirs on and off campus. I'm also an active member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a music fraternity at WMU. I enjoy traveling and have explored places like Portugal and Austria. Last year, I was a Peer Student Success Team mentor, and I'm excited to do it again this year. Looking forward to creating great memories!
Mia Perleberg
Major: Digital Media and Journalism
Minor: Creative Writing
Year: Junior
Hometown: Byron Center, MI
Hi everyone! I love finding new music to listen to, taking pictures of anything and everything, and going to concerts. Along with being a PSST mentor, I am the secretary for the RSO, Bronco Studios. I love being a part of the Lee Honors College, because of the community and countless opportunities it has to offer. I’ve grown and learned so much with the help of the Lee’s Honors College. As a PSST Mentor, I can’t wait to help guide my mentees to do the same!
Ridha Chehime
Major: Cybersecurity
Minor: Data Science
Year: Junior
Hometown: Lebanon
I'm passionate about cybersecurity, and one of my career goals is to work as an ethical hacker or penetration tester. You can find me playing soccer, enjoying outdoor activities with close friends, losing myself playing video games, or watching TV shows when I'm not delving into the world of coding and cybersecurity. I've made friends with people who share my interests during my time at the Lee Honors College. I'm thrilled to serve as a PSST mentor and assist new students in finding their place in our diverse community. Please get in touch if you have any inquiries regarding coding or cybersecurity or if you simply want to chat.
Travis Melson
Majors: Finance (Pre-Law)
Minors: General Business, Communication
Year: Senior
Hometown: Harvard, IL
Hi all! Some facts about me are: I'm the youngest of five siblings and a first-generation college student. I currently serve as the Director of Allocations for Western's Student Government and am also a bartender. I plan on pursuing a JD-MBA post-grad. The reason I became a PSST mentor is to make a difference, my mentor was super helpful, kind, and welcoming, and I hope to be the same. In my free time, I love to lift, watch F1, cook, and run with my dog Rainy.
