Public Speaking Center

Kali Moumblow (Lead Consultant- Recruitment Specialist)

As a peer consultant, I aim to provide my fellow students with the credentials required to be a well-versed and confident public speaker.

Minor: Psychology

Quote to live by: “The fears we don’t face become our limits”

Josie Olson (Lead Consultant- Scheduling Coordinator)

As a peer consultant, I believe that communication plays such a crucial role in every aspect of life, which is why I strive to give my fellow students helpful feedback so that they can feel more comfortable and confident with public speaking. My goal is to shine a light on each speaker’s strengths but also help them acknowledge their weaknesses so that they can reach their full potential.

Minor: Spanish

Quote to live by: “Happiness is a mindset”

Skylar Fox (Lead Consultant- Social Media Coordinator)

Olivia Tasch

As a peer consultant, my goal is to openly listen and provide helpful feedback for students' to gain confidence in their public speaking anxieties, concerns, and questions. I want everybody to leave the Public Speaking Center with a strong belief in themselves because, to me, that is the most important aspect of public speaking. 

Minor: Organizational and Professional Communication

Quote to live by:  "Aspire to inspire before you expire" -Eugene Bell Jr.  

Ashley Colbert

As a peer consultant, I am willing to help anyone and everyone to make their public speaking experience as positive as possible. 

Minor: Leadership

Quote to live by: "Don't be an idiot" - My mom

Simone Manzeck

As a peer consultant, I hope to further your understanding of the concepts of public speaking and work with you to feel comfortable (and hopefully enjoy) presenting in any given situation! 

Minor: Political Science and Professional Writing 

Quote to live by: "Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." -Michael Scott 

Michael Field

As a peer consultant, I understand that preparing for a speech takes a lot of time and effort. Coming to the Public Speaking Center is the best way to improve and gain confidence in your speech and I’ll be here to help in any way I can.

Minor: Environmental Studies

Quote to live by: “Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position but certainty is an absurd one” -Voltaire

Ryan Giannoni

As a peer consultant, I take this great opportunity to help others peers of mine become more comfortable with public speaking, formatting, and prepping. I like helping others and will do my best to answer any and all questions to the best of my ability.

Nathan Meihak

Megan Sarauer

As a peer consultant I want to to be able to give back and help my peers.  Public speaking can be difficult and scary at times, but with a little help and guidance it is not half bad.  I also hope to help my peers become more comfortable and confident in their public speaking skills.

Minor: Leadership Development 

Quote to live by: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" -Dr. Seuss

Kyra Neuser

As a peer consultant I hope to instill a sense of confidence in my fellow peers who may not be comfortable with public speaking and to give them the tools to succeed in something that is outside of their comfort zone. Everyone deserves to enjoy the feeling of acing a well-prepared, eloquent speech and I strive to do everything in my power to help fellow students achieve that feeling.

Minor: Pre-professional occupational therapy

Quote to live by: '"You can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen." -Michelle Obama

Alyssa Sachs

As a peer consultant I know that public speaking can sometimes be scary. My goal is to help my fellow students by giving them positive feedback and listening to any concerns they may have about their speech. My hope is that you will leave the Public Speaking Center feeling confident and comfortable.

Minor: Spanish and Photography

Quote to live by: "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire"

Alexa Thurmes

As a peer consultant I believe that both confidence & skill are essential for effective public speaking. My goal is to build a foundation for my fellow students and help them become comfortable with public speaking, in order to build their best speech possible. 

Minor: Social science concentration 

Quote to live by: "Throw kindness around like confetti" -Bob Goff 

Jackie Zimmerman

As a peer consultant I want to help ease my peer’s anxiety about public speaking and allow them to feel confident and prepared when it comes time for their presentations! I strive to make your experience visiting the PSC the best it possibly can be. I am also a Public and Community Health Education major so if you have a presentation regarding a health topic I'd love to work with you on finding a topic, research for that topic, and/or the execution of your speech. 

Minor: Undeclared 

Quote to live by: “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” -Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

James Lejeune

As a peer consultant I strive to give other the skills necessary to help them to achieve success in the areas that require presenting. My goal is to provide students with a constructive environment in which they can feel comfortable and confident in themselves and their ability. 

Minor: Unknown 

Quote to live by: "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do" -Steve Jobs 

Amanda Lee

As a peer consultant I will do my best to assist you anything from brainstorming a topic to the preparation of the presentation the night before it's due.  When I took CST 110, I was very worried about having to give a speech, but I visited the Public Speaking Center so often that I became confident in my public speaking abilities.  In fact, CST 110 is the class that made me realize I wanted to major in Communications.   

Quote to live by: And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years. -Abraham Lincoln

Grace Augustin

As a peer consultant, I hope to help students change their attitude about public speaking and help them gain confidence in their speaking abilities.

Minor: Spanish 

Quote to Live By: "Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." -T.S Eliot 

Sabrina Ruffalo

As a peer consultant, my goal is to help others feel more comfortable in all public speaking aspects and confident when doing so. Public speaking is an important skill to possess in various aspects of your life and I hope to help other's find their potential when practicing their speaking abilities! 

Minor: Anthropology 

Quote to live by: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou 

Josh Koenecke

 As a peer consultant, I want to show how speaking can be made into something that isn’t a chore and isn’t as scary as death. I want to help you become a better speaker, and to help you become more confident through your speaking abilities.

Quote to live by: "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so."- Douglas Adams

Rebecca Kohlmeyer

As a peer consultant, my goal is to make you feel comfortable with any part of the speech writing process. I hope to help you become a confident speaker not only in the classroom, but in the real world as well. I think everyone has the potential to be a captivating speaker, and I want to help you realize that as well!

Minor: Legal Studies

Quote to live by: “The glory is in the process.” Tyler Oakley

Julia Koenitzer