College of Humanities Peer Mentors

Peer mentors are here to help new students transition to the University of Arizona as well as assisting all COH students with finding their Academic Advisor’s office, navigating campus resources and expectations, and connecting them with the right people to succeed. Peer mentors are role models who can help students get more involved on campus and also serve as a resource for any challenges they encounter.

Want to meet with a Peer Mentor?

Our peer mentors look forward to helping you! Appointments available every day! Please email coh-peermentors@arizona.edu with your availability to schedule an appointment or with any questions.


Meet our Current Peer Mentors

Peyton Broskoff

Peyton

Peer Mentor

Peyton is an Applied Humanities, Business Administration major with a minor in Psychology and Communication. Her favorite part about being a Peer Mentor is being in the classroom and connecting with students. She loves getting to see every student succeed and loves being a small part of their journey. In her free time, she loves to read and hang out with her friends. She hopes to one day work in the Human Resources field and can’t wait to continue to gain new experiences during her last semester here in the College of Humanities.

Ava Pietryga

Ava

Peer Mentor

Ava is a junior double majoring in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL) and French, and is pursuing a minor in public health. After graduation, she plans to pursue law school, with an eventual goal of working in healthcare insurance law. In addition to being a peer mentor, she works for the Study Abroad advisement office and is involved with several clubs on campus. In her free time she enjoys rock climbing, baking, and crocheting.

Kate Resendez

Kate

Peer Mentor

Katelynn is a junior with a major in Applied Humanities that emphasizes Business Administration. She is working towards a minor in Finance and Spanish. She hopes to give back to the community by working in the non-profit industry. Her favorite part about being a peer mentor is interacting with the students, connecting with them, and setting them up for success in their future years at the University of Arizona. In her free time, she loves to go to the gym or thrift for a new outfit. She also enjoys trying new food spots with her family or friends. She is excited to see what the new year will bring and hopes to make more amazing memories throughout her college career!

Tana Miros

Tana

Peer Mentor

Tana is a junior studying World Literature, Classics, and Creative Writing. She loves helping students succeed and meet their academic goals. In her free time, she can be found reading, listening to music, or spending time with her many animals.

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Jazmin

Peer Mentor

Jazmin is a sophomore double-majoring in French and Italian with a minor in Political Science. She hopes to work in translation and travel the world after graduating. Wherever she goes, she wishes to continue improving her language abilities, which will lead to a greater understanding of other cultures. As a peer mentor, Jazmin is excited to assist students in finding opportunities, gaining confidence, and making the most of their time at the UofA. In her free time, she enjoys reading, learning new languages, and listening to all kinds of music.

Dorian Andrews

Dorian

Peer Mentor

Dorian is a sophomore at the University of Arizona, and is pursuing a major in Classics. They love to study modern and ancient languages, and hope to continue learning languages throughout their time at the University of Arizona. In their free time, they love to talk with friends, see live music, read, and explore the natural beauty that Tucson has to offer

Isabella Evaristo

Isabella

Peer Mentor

Isabella is a senior studying in Applied Humanities with a Business Administration emphasis, while minoring in Entrepreneurship. Post-grad she plans on working in digital marketing and hopes to run her own business one day. She dreams of owning her own cafe or clothing line. What drew her to peer mentoring is her passion for leadership and wanting to help others. She was previously a coach for an entrepreneurship club. While pursuing her studies she likes to enjoy lattes and explore new coffee shops around Tucson. Some of her interests include fashion, health, cooking, and travel. She loves to buy clothes, go to the gym, make new recipes, and discover new cities when she can.

Lillie Nieves

Lillie

Peer Mentor

Lillie is currently a sophomore at the University of Arizona majoring in Applied Humanities with an emphasis in Business Administration. She plans to get a minor in both Spanish and Marketing. While she doesn’t necessarily know where she’ll end up, she knows the Humanities college at the UofA will get her there. This will be Lillie’s first year as a peer mentor, and she is so excited to join the team. Lillie has lived in Arizona her entire life with her family of seven, so she thrives in the sunshine and the chaos. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting for hours on end, watching old sitcoms, and reading books of varying genres. Lillie is eager to mentor and says, “Bear Down!!”

Josephine Desmarias

Josephine

Josephine is a sophomore at the University of Arizona, majoring in Russian, French, and Political Science with an emphasis in international affairs. In addition to serving as a Peer Mentor, she is the President of the Slavic and Eurasian Club on campus. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and attending a variety of campus events.

What do Peer Mentors do?

Peer Mentors meet with students to help them with a variety of matters as well as assist with college-related events, including:

  • Transition to the UA
  • Humanities Café
  • Destination Arizona
  • Registration Outreach

Want to meet with a Peer Mentor?

Our peer mentors look forward to helping you! 

Spring 2025 Schedule:

Appointments available every day! Please email coh-peermentors@arizona.edu with your availability to schedule an appointment or with any questions.

Interested in becoming a peer mentor?

Being a peer mentor is an excellent opportunity to build connections with the University community, including faculty, staff, and students. As a mentor, you will gain valuable interpersonal skills, deepen your understanding of the University, and acquire transferable skills that can be applied in various settings. Additionally, your interactions with incoming students will have a meaningful impact on their university experience. Furthermore, serving as a peer mentor also offers the opportunity to earn internship credit.

Want to Apply?

The application period has closed for the 2025-2026 school year. Please check back here in Spring 2026 for the next application round. Thank you!

 

If you have any questions about the program, please email Caitlin Bryan at cabryan@arizona.edu