Peer Mentors

Abigail Beauchamp (she/her/hers)

Greencastle, IN  |  Sophomore, Art Education

In my free time I love to read, travel, and organize. Fun Fact about me is that I've been to 29 states and have five cats. I am the president of Art Club here at ISU. I am also a lifeguard and swim instructor at the Recreation Center. I became a mentor because I love sharing useful knowledge and helping others succeed.

Grace “Grae” Fulford (she/they)

Sullivan, IN  |  Junior, Fine Arts, Concentrations: Painting, Printmaking, Minors: Art History, African American Cultural Studies

I am a first-generation college student that loves to paint, read, and chill with my cat while eating some ice cream on my couch during my free time. I am involved with the STARS art program on campus. A fun fact about me is that I want to be a tattoo artist. I became a mentor because I am a first-generation college student and struggled through my first year and a half of college. I also know what it's like to have to work during classes to pay your way through college.

Jenna Gray (she/her/hers)

Washington, IN  |  Senior, Applied Medicine and Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor: Massage Therapy

In my free time, I love to go hiking, hang out with friends, and run. I am involved with women's club volleyball on campus. A fun fact about me is I am currently training for a half marathon. I became a mentor because I wanted to help students learn how to navigate college life.

Ti'Anyana Hayes

Indianapolis, IN  |  Junior, Criminology and Cybercriminology & Security, Minor: Computer Science

In my free time, I love to draw, listen to music, and go explore nature. I am involved with Indiana State Women's Intramural Basketball on campus. A fun fact about me is that I know how to give a tattoo. I became a mentor because I love helping people solve their problems and accomplish the goals that they have set.

Victoria Hey (she/her/hers)

Spencer, IN  |  Senior, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor: Counseling

In my free time, I love to read, hike, and swim. I am involved with NSSLHA on campus. A fun fact about me is I have a pet tortoise. I became a mentor because I wanted to use my experience and knowledge to help others!

Cara Lawrence (she/her/hers)

Saint Peters, MO  |  Senior, Computer Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Minor: Automation/Controls

In my free time, I love to knit, paint, bowl, golf, and play video games. I am involved with Women in STEM Professions (WISP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers on campus. A fun fact about me is I love animals, especially cats and dogs, but sadly I don’t have one yet. I became a mentor because I have had amazing experiences with the mentors that I have had through the past couple of years, and I want to pass that on to someone else and help people have the best experience at ISU.

Hannah Mitchell (she/her/hers)

Conroe, TX  |  Senior, Nursing

I am a transfer and first-gen student. In my free time, I love to hang out with my dog, Jazz, hang out with my boyfriend, and read or watch movies. I am involved with the Student Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and Alpha Lambda Delta on campus. A fun fact about me is that I have lived in 3 different states throughout my life! I became a mentor because I love helping and supporting other people. It is a dream of mine to be able to inspire students and lead them through their own unique journey to success.

Saadiya Mitchell (she/her/hers)

St. Louis, MO  |  Senior, English Teaching, Minor: Entrepreneurship and Elementary Education

In my free time, I love to run, shop, and have fun! I am involved with the track and field team here on campus. As a part of the team, I am a sprinter. A fun fact about me is I have seven siblings! I became a mentor because I love helping and guiding people. Since I will be working with students in my future career, I thought that being a mentor would suit me well while helping me gain better communication skills.

Zhana Pickett (she/her/hers)

Gary, IN  |  Senior, Marketing, Concentration: Marketing Management

In my downtime, I enjoy working out, listening to music, and getting my nails done. A fun fact about me is my favorite tv show is Catfish. I am also a part of The National Society of Leadership and Success. I became a mentor because I want to be an inspiration in someone else’s life. I want to be there for people who really need it and help them succeed the best they can on their college journey.

Mel Shellenbarger (they/them/theirs)

Shelbyville, IL  |  Senior, Psychology, Minor: Counseling

I’m a distance student that loves to hang out with my cat, play video games, and listen to podcasts in my free time. A fun fact about me is I love all things horror. I became a mentor because I know how scary navigating college can be, and I wanted to help folks who might need support.

Cheyenne Thompson (she/her/hers)

Gary, IN  |  Sophomore, Public Health

In my free time, I love to talk, eat new foods, and watch tv. A fun fact about me is that I started off my freshman year as a nursing major. I became a mentor because I had a great experience with my previous peer mentors.

Daisy Trevarthan

Terre Haute, IN  |  Senior, Nursing

I am a commuter student, and I love to read, play tennis, and spend time with my friends and family in my free time. I am involved in the Student Nurses Association on campus. A fun fact about me is that I want to be a NICU nurse when I graduate. I became a mentor because I wanted to help fellow commuter students feel more comfortable on campus.