Check out the peer mentors for 2026-2027. See who your peer mentor is for your first year at LC State and learn a bit about them!

Peer Mentors

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Brooke Blaydes

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..

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Aaliyah Wilson

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Ainsley McCann

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Chanmony (Mony) Chheang

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Dulcinea Cisneros

Major: Secondary Education: Social Science

Hometown: Caldwell, ID

Interests: I enjoy listening to music, hanging out with friends, eating out, and thrifting!

Why LC State? I wanted to attend a small school for the close-knit community, which I definitely got!

Favorite LC State Event: Fresh Check Day! because it was a day to take a break and relax with friends and meet new people.

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Elleona Roberts-Richmond

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!

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Grace Cruz

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Jake Meyer

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.

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Jess Riggs

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.

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Lizette Ohlund

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.

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Marcus de Vera

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.

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Meghann Funke

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Sage Gundersen

Major: Exercise Science

Hometown: Caldwell, ID

Interests: Reading and drawing help me relax and be creative, but spending time with friends and family is another favorite pastime.

Why LC State? Coming from a big high school, I was drawn to LC State's smaller size, which gave me the space to discover who I am and what I'm capable of.

Favorite LC State Event: Homecoming week is a fun way to connect with other students and brings the whole campus community together.

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Shaunasy Pashby

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Zorah Kluge

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.