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”

Emily Rekow (Lead Consultant- Scheduling Coordinator)

As a peer consultant, I believe having public speaking skills can get you so far in life because so few people like to do it. But having the tips and tricks to public speaking, will get you ahead in any job you seek.

Minor: Political Science

Quote to live by: Do or do not, there is no try.

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.  

Amanda Lettner

As a peer consultant, my goal is to be a resource for fellow students and help them have a positive experience when preparing and giving speeches. I aim to use my own experiences to guide others into speaking with confidence!!

Minor: Psychology

Quote to live by: "Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life" -Mark Twain

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

Shay Puidokas

As a peer consultant I aim to help my fellow students gain confidence and understanding in any aspect of communication, and I love to encourage and guide students in the right direction. My goal for the students is that they feel more comfortable and most positive after every session. 

Quote to live by: "Today is a good day to have a great day!" 

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