What is a Peer Mentor?

Peer mentors support and encourage student success, specifically new and first or second year students. Peer Mentors help students throughout the academic year through one-on-one and group meetings. Peer Mentors are knowledgeable guides for students – someone who can provide access to ideas, study tips, resources and serve as a role model and advocate.

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Responsibilities of a Peer Mentor

  • Serve as an enthusiastic, positive role model and resource to help students succeed.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with and provide assistance for students (focus on a smooth transition, acclimation, and a sense of belonging).
  • Plan / attend various events for students such as career exploration, skills training, and study tips.
  • Help facilitate and encourage student attendance to the above referenced events.

Meet your Peer Mentors for 2024-2025

Brianna Bohling-Hall

 

Hello! My name is Brianna, and I am a fourth-year double-majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication and Religious Studies. I am also a nonfiction editor for earthwords: the undergraduate literary review, a founding member of the Religious Studies Undergraduate Steering Committee, and a student researcher with the UI Department of Religious Studies. Most of my expertise is in research writing and longform nonfiction. I am also experienced in working with Figma and Canva on design projects, and Adobe Audition for audio recording and editing.

As a Peer Mentor, I am more than happy to workshop your writing, answer any questions you may have, and help you study for exams and/or projects. As a fun fact, I know Japanese, so if you would rather talk in that language, come find me! I will always be here to help and support you. 

 

Briana-Bohling-Hall

My office hours are: 

  • Mondays and Wednesdays: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Email: briana-bohling-hall@uiowa.edu


 

Grace Escritt

 

Hey there, I'm Grace! I'm a junior majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication as well as Political Science. Outside of class, I am the VP of the SJMC Student Advisory Board as well as an editor for The Foundationalist intercollegiate literary journal. I also work for the Center for Teaching as a Student as Partner Consultant. My main areas of interest are newswriting (especially feature, event, political), multimedia storytelling (audio, photo, video) and media law. As a peer mentor, I'd be happy to help you study, workshop your pieces, explore second areas of study and even navigate your future in journalism. Feel free to drop by my office hours or email me any time! 

 

Grace Escritt

My office hours are:

  • Monday 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Email: grace-escritt@uiowa.edu

 


Hannah Lipski

 

Hi, I'm Hannah and I'm a fourth-year Journalism student. I am double majoring with Musical Theatre and also getting a minor in Political Science. Outside of class, I spend a lot of time at the TV studio. I'm a news reporter for The Daily Iowan TV. I mostly cover downtown and bar stories, along with crime, entertainment and arts, along with some politics. I love to sing and dance and I'm a total theatre kid. I am strongest with class topics like reporting, and multimedia, and I'm fluent with Premiere Pro. Come to me if you need any help or just want to chat! 

 

Hannah-Lipski

My office hours are:

  • Mondays: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Email: hannah-lipski@uiowa.edu



Sam Peterson

 

Hi! My name is Sam Peterson and I’m a third- year student studying journalism and mass communication on the strategic communication track with a certificate in entrepreneurial management. My interests in journalism lie in corporate communications and public relations. Outside of class I serve as President of UIowa’s chapter of PRSSA, a student ambassador for UIowa SJMC, and an active member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. I’m so excited to be one of the peer mentors this year, and I’m happy to help answer any questions that you may have!

 

Sam-Peterson

My office hours are:

  • Mondays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Email: sam-peterson@uiowa.edu