Mentors
Academic Mentors
Macy James
Macy James
Achiever, Responsibility, Ideation, Arranger, Developer
Schedule an appointment with Macy
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Calico Rock, Ark.
Program: music performance
Year in school: graduate
Interests: music, books, coffee, animals
Why I want to be an academic mentor: I want to provide a judgment-free space for anyone who seeks support. I am also disabled and want to make sure that other students who need campus resources have access to mentors who utilize them as well.
Career goals: My ultimate goal is to become a collegiate music professor.
Advice: Keep an open mind, and never accept that you know everything there is to know.
Quote: “There is a defiance in being a dreamer.” – V.E. Schwab
Liam Malone
Liam Malone
Harmony, Context, Consistency, Communication, Relator
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Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: Walled Lake, Mich.
Major: sales and business marketing
Minor: general business
Year in school: senior
Interests: movies, books, TV, pro sports, pro wrestling, bowling
Why I want to be an academic mentor: Helping people is fun, and I feel I have a duty to help.
Career goals: I want to have a job stable enough to weather any storm, preferably in wine or spirits.
Advice: Never ever sell yourself short. All experience is good experience.
Quote: “There is no tomorrow!” – Apollo Creed, Rocky III
Kayle Trujillo
Kayle Trujillo
Input, Strategic, Learner, Responsibility, Activator
Schedule an appointment with Kayle
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Majors: digital marketing and Spanish
Minor: general business
Year in school: senior
Interests: traveling, hiking, hosting, movies, DIY projects, decorating, board games, spending time with family and friends
Why I want to be an academic mentor: I enjoy helping others recognize their potential and achieve their goals.
Career goals: I hope to build my career with an organization that truly puts its people first, supports ongoing learning and development, and empowers employees to grow and reach their full potential.
Advice: Stay curious, embrace new opportunities, and never stop learning and growing.
Quote: “La vida no es la que uno vivió, sino la que uno recuerda y cómo la recuerda para contarla.” – Gabriel García Márquez
