Our people

My name is Elijah, and I’m from Sheboygan, WI. I lived right on Lake Michigan and I love the water. Some of my interests include shooting archery, being involved in my studies, and hanging out with the people that are important to me. I am a junior hoping to double major in chemistry and mathematics and minor in physics. When my time at UWL is up, I hope to go onto a graduate program for chemistry and possibly even look into going for a Ph.D. in the field. However, that is still many years away and I hope to be able to apply chemistry wherever I end up.

I love working in SSS and meeting all of the kind staff members and SSS students. In my free time, I love dancing, traveling, drinking blended mochas, being outside, and spending time with my friends and family. I hope to visit all 50 states and travel around Europe in the future!

Hobbies: Soccer, snowmobiling, traveling, and farming

Favorite Color: Orange

Goal: Travel to all 50 states, I've been to 30

Aspiration: Travel abroad in Europe, spend my off time traveling the countries

I love hiking, singing, photography, shopping, fashion, driving with my windows down while blasting music, journaling, and I am obsessed with flowers/nature in general.

Hi! My name is Jenasea Hameister, and I am a junior majoring in Public Administration with a minor in Legal Studies. At UWL I am involved in Student Senate as a CASSH Senator and The Racquet Press as a General Reporter! Outside of UWL, I am the District 5 City Council Member. My plans after graduation are to attend law school and hopefully work in either environmental or civil rights law, or both. In my free time, I love to cook/try new recipes, grab coffee with friends, or watch movies with my roommate. I wanted to become a peer mentor because as a first-generation student, I understand the complexities that college can bring. Additionally, I am able to relate to a lot of students because of the adversities I've faced. I look forward to making connections and helping other students!

I enjoy working out, running, and trying new activities. I hope to be in my own high school math classroom in 5 years! I like working in SSS because I am able to build connections with students and get to see their progress. 

I play club rugby and play video games in my free time. 

My name is Lydia and I am from Stacy, Minnesota. I am a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Biology. I love being outside and playing with my dogs. I transferred to UWL in 2020 and have loved it ever since. I love working in SSS because when I first joined, everyone helped me feel like I belong and that I can get through college! Now that I'm a senior, I want to help others feel welcome here. 

My name is Katie, and I’m from South Milwaukee, WI. I am a senior studying microbiology with a biomedical emphasis and minoring in psychology. When I’m not studying or in the lab (which is rare), I like hiking, doing puzzles, and listening to live music. After graduating, I hope to begin a PhD program focusing on biomedical sciences and cancer biology. I’m excited to get to know you and help with any questions!

My name is Seth Oemig, and I’m a CST major here at UWL. I’m from Marshfield, Wisconsin, and love being a Wisconsinite! In my free time I love watching sports, hiking, and hanging out with friends and family. I’m a first-generation college student and former UWL First! Scholar. I was part of the peer mentor program as a mentee my freshman year and saw the value of it right away. Being a peer mentor has been very rewarding for me and I love working with first-year students as they get comfortable here at UWL. College is a place where everyone should feel welcome, and our goal as peer mentors is to make sure that’s the case for our mentees. 

Besides schoolwork, I spend a lot of time reading books about the history of America and tracking the political world. I also really like to watch (and rewatch) The Office and can probably quote most of it. When back home in Green Bay, I like to go to Packers games and spend time with friends. I think that the first year of college is very overwhelming, but also a crucial time to develop a solid foundation that the rest of a college journey (and beyond) will be built.

I am involved with Cru here on campus. My favorite music artist is NF and am determined to go to a concert next time he goes on tour. I love being outside and love spending time with my friends here. I am very much an extrovert, I could be with people 24 hours of the day and be perfectly happy. I love working with SSS because I get to meet more students and grow new relationships!!

I am a Senior at UW-L and will graduate this spring with a major in psychology and a minor in interpersonal communications. When I'm not studying, I work for Duluth Trading Co., hike the bluffs of la crosse, snowboard, travel, and generally explore. I also love sitting in a cozy coffee shop and chatting with friends when I get a chance to. I have been a part of SSS since my first year and have always felt like it is my home away from home. The advisors, tutors, and other staff are so welcoming and warm. I love working at the front desk and greeting each student that comes through our doors. Helping students find what they need or get connected to the people who can help them is what I do best. If you ever need something, don't hesitate to ask! 

In my free time I like to go on walks in the Myrick Park Marsh, read, or do stuff with my friends. I love the song "Line Without a Hook," by Ricky Montgomery, and my favorite color is lavender. I enjoy working at SSS because it allows me to balance work and school really well. 

Hi! My name is Jaden Stanelle, and I am majoring in Psychology and Spanish. I am a first generation college student and was a First! Scholar my freshman year which is why I wanted to be a Peer Mentor! I am thankful to be able to connect with other students and be by their side to assist during the journey of college. A few things about me: my favorite color is yellow and my favorite thing to do is explore nature! I love how beautiful La Crosse is, I try to enjoy and appreciate nature as much as possible. 

I enjoy playing video games, studying history (primarily automotive history), watching Doctor Who, and cruising around in my car!

My favorite thing about working in SSS is getting the opportunity to meet with and help people, as well as form connections with this close-knit community.

Hello! My name is Angelique Vega. I grew up in Beaver Dam, WI, and I am in my second year here at UWL. I am majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minors in Chemistry and Neuroscience. My plans after graduation are still somewhat up in the air, but I would like to attend either medical school or graduate school in a warmer state—I am not a fan of the cold! The plan is to pursue a career in neuroscience and continue learning about the brain and nervous system. Outside of school, I love nature, being active, playing rugby, hiking, walking my dog, Wiggles, or even sitting back and relaxing by drawing, doing crafts, or watching movies. I wanted to become a peer mentor so that I could be there for people in any way possible. College can be a maze full of anxiety and stress, but having the right people there can make it so much better. I believe making connections is important in life, but that can be hard if you don’t know where to start. I want to offer guidance and support to students, whether they use it or not, to make that transition a little bit easier. Our campus offers so much to students—sometimes we just don’t know where to start.