MINDS Peer Mentors

Class: Sophomore 
Major: Advertising
Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
About me: My name is Alexis Johnson, and I’m from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In the fall I’ll be a sophomore majoring in advertising. In my free time I enjoy going to cycling and barre workout classes and spending time with my friends and family. I’m so excited to meet you all and can’t wait to be back on campus.

Class: Sophomore 
Major: Elementary education
Hometown: Humboldt, Iowa
About me: My name is Elizabeth Hildreth, and I am from Humboldt, IA. I am majoring in elementary education. I would like to welcome you to ISU and congratulate you on accepting this opportunity to embark on a new journey. I will be guiding you in choosing a major that helps you to reach your full potential and be happy with your choice. I am so excited to get to know you and why you chose this amazing college. I can’t wait to meet you this fall.

Class: Junior
Major: Event Management & marketing
Hometown: Boone, Iowa
About me: My name is Halle Walker, and I’m from Boone, IA. I am majoring in event management and marketing. In my free time, I enjoy doing yoga, baking, watching movies, and spending time with my friends and family. I am so excited to meet you all and help you with your transition to Iowa State. Congratulations on being a cyclone, and get ready for a fun semester!

Class: Sophomore 
Major: Environmental science
Hometown: Dubuque, Iowa
About me: I’m Melia Stackis, and I am from Dubuque, IA. I am majoring in environmental science. I have made myself home here at Iowa State for the beautiful campus and fun music events offered. My advice to incoming freshmen is to put yourself out there and try something new even if you don’t think you’ll be good at it. It feels good to try and you never know what you could get out of your experience.

Class: Sophomore 
Major: Political Science & Spanish
Hometown: Dubuque, Iowa
About me: My name is Kathryn Burns, and I am from Dubuque, Iowa. In the fall, I will be a sophomore majoring in political science and Spanish. When I’m not studying, I enjoy reading, trying to learn the ukulele, and watching TV. I am so excited to get to know you in the fall and help you discover your passion.

Class: Junior
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Spencer, Iowa
About me: My name is Jadyn Allen, and I am from Spencer, Iowa. I am a junior majoring in elementary education with a math, reading, and language arts endorsement. In my free time I love to hang out with friends, listen to music, maybe read a book, and watch movies. My favorite thing about Iowa State is all the fun activities and amazing opportunities. I am so excited you chose Iowa State, and I look forward to meeting you all soon.