Peer Mentors 2025-2026

Major: Social Work

Hometown: Reubens, ID

Interests: Anything outdoors (hunting, fishing, hiking), cooking/baking and spending time with family/friends.

Why LC State? LC State is the right fit for me because it’s close to home, offers tons of new opportunities, and makes it easy to build strong connections with professors and other students.

Favorite LC State Event: Art Under the Elms (AUE)! I love how it brings together the community, nearby areas, and students — there's always great energy and lots of ways to get involved.

Major: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Hometown: Pomeroy, WA

Interests: Spending time with friends, playing sports, driving and fishing.

Why LC State?  The small class sizes, supportive professors, and great people make it my ideal place to learn and grow.

Favorite LC State Tradition: The NAIA World Series and intramural sports leagues like basketball and volleyball — they make campus life fun and bring students together.

Major: Elementary Education

Hometown: Kooskia, Idaho

Interests: I love playing softball, reading, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with friends.

Why LC State? I chose LC State because of its excellent education program, affordable tuition, and how close it is to home. Plus, it offers opportunities I wouldn’t get at a bigger school — it just feels like the right fit.

Favorite LC State Event: Homecoming events are my favorite! They give students a chance to get involved, meet new people, and boost campus spirit right at the start of the semester.

Major: Psychology with a minor in Spanish

Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya

Interests: I’m all about anything involving food, fun, and the outdoors, but I also love meaningful conversations, discovering new cultures, and traveling. Growing up I was on several sport teams, but when I started college and became a NARP (non athletic regular person) I find fulfillment in working out, talking long walks and coaching others than are in sports I played.

Why LC State? I chose LC State because the Psychology program stood out as more diverse than others nearby, and I knew the same strong reputation from nursing and CTE carried over to other departments, plus the professors really care and support students.

Favorite LC State Event: I love Mystery Van because it’s unpredictable and always fun!

Major: Secondary Education: Mathematics

Hometown: Clarkston, WA

Interests: All kinds of sports, reading, being outside when it’s warm, and spending time with friends and family.

Why LC State? I chose LC State because it has a great teacher education program, is small and close to home, and is affordable for students.

Favorite LC State Event: I've enjoyed Plant-A-Buddy for the cute plants, volleyball games because they’re fun to watch, and the Christmas craft fair for browsing and finding gifts..

Major: Political Science

Hometown: Lewiston, ID

Interests: I’m into politics, world geography, music (R&B and rap), reading, Hamilton, and anything that gives an adrenaline rush.

Why LC State? It’s affordable, small, and full of opportunities for everyone.

Favorite LC State Event: The Glow Party, because I love to dance!

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Cambridge, NE

Interests: I’m all about games!

Why LC State? LC State has the perfect community and environment for me.

Favorite LC State Event: Fresh Check Day — it was so much fun!

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Pullman, WA

Interests: I’m passionate about health and fitness.

Why LC State? I enjoy the small-town community vibe, small class sizes, and friendly campus atmosphere.

Favorite LC State Event: Intramural sports-- because they gave me a fun way to meet people and keep playing the sports I loved in high school.

Major: Biology w/Environmental Studies

Hometown: Kimberly, ID

Interests: I enjoy reading, listening to music, photography, and thrifting.

Why LC State? LC State offers unique opportunities and the small, close-knit campus and classes make me feel seen, supported, and cared for.

Favorite LC State Event: Homecoming is my favorite because, even as a smaller school, we always find fun and unique ways to celebrate.

Major: Computational Biology

Hometown: Lewiston, ID

Interests: I enjoy music, art, crochet, reading, swimming, shopping, video games, and watching TV.

Why LC State? LC State has a beautiful campus, affordable tuition, kind and helpful staff, and an amazing community with lots of fun activities.

Favorite LC State Event: I loved the Glow Paint Party for the music and dancing with friends, and the Powwow and Native American Week events for the incredible food, regalia, and traditions.

Major: Accounting

Hometown: Meridian, ID

Interests: I enjoy working out, spending time in nature, and being involved right in the middle of all the action.

Why LC State? I love that I’m a name, not just a number here, and the small class sizes and personal connections with professors and staff have made a huge difference.

Favorite LC State Event: Parents Weekend and Art Under the Elms are my favorites because I love showing off my school and everything I’ve accomplished.

Major: History

Hometown: Boise, ID

Interests: I enjoy running, whether it’s racing at cross country meets or taking a walk after class, and I love reading books of all kinds, especially on history, economics, and fiction.

Why LC State? I chose LC State because it’s a small school with great weather, plenty of opportunities, and small classes that make connecting with professors and peers easy.

Favorite LC State Event: Fiesta en LC was awesome to experience a new culture through music and dance, and I always enjoy cheering on classmates at sporting events.

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Meridian, ID

Interests: I love everything music-related—playing, singing, listening, and writing—plus video games, poetry, and psychiatry.

Why LC State? LC State was the right choice for me because of its prestigious nursing program, small school vibe, and the chance to really get to know my teachers.

Favorite LC State Event: Warriors Got Talent was my favorite because it was the first event I truly participated in and made me feel how welcoming campus could be.

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Moscow, ID

Interests: I enjoy hiking, fishing, and swimming.

Why LC State? LC State is affordable, close to home, and truly reflects the needs of every student.

Favorite LC State Event: I like sporting events, club fairs, and career fairs because they’re great opportunities to meet new people.

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Gresham, OR

Interests: I enjoy reading, baking, hiking, and spending time with family.

Why LC State? I chose LC State because it’s a small school with a top nursing program, great one-on-one interactions with professors, and has fun, engaging events.

Favorite LC State Event: Plant-A-Buddy was my favorite because I got to bond with my roommates and make new friends.