CECI Fellows Peer Mentors
Our Team!
Our peer mentor program is designed to provide leadership for participants in the College of Education and Community Innovation with the following programs: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Social Work, Legal Studies, Public, Non-profit, and Health Administration, and Criminal Justice. CECI Fellows Mentors assist in supporting new GVSU students (First-Year and Transfer Students) as they navigate Grand Valley and learn about their major.
Who Are We?
An Experienced Advocate
Mentors are excited to share their experiences and wisdom with you as you move through your first year in one of our CECI programs. Your peer mentor has done it before and wants to pay it forward to you: this includes connecting you to academic and personal support services, helping you with study habits and time management skills, joining you at program or professional events, and supporting you in connecting to faculty in your program.
An Empathetic Friend
Mentors are kind and enthusiastic students who want to be a positive relationship for you on campus. Your peer mentor wants you to feel included and valued: this includes listening actively to your hopes, concerns, and questions; centering your needs above their own; treating you with respect and dignity in all characteristics of yourself and identity.
A Passionate Professional
Mentors are preparing for the future just like you! Your peer mentor will walk alongside you as you navigate your program: this includes picking the right classes for your program and areas of interest, checking out and securing internships or jobs, and strategizing with each other about your futures as post-graduate professionals.
The 2022-2023 Team
Mallory Bosma (she/her)
Major/Minor: Social Work/Psychology
Class Standing: Senior
Hometown: Zeeland, MI
After receiving my MSW degree, I will be pursuing a career as a licensed therapist. I am excited to be a mentor to share my passion for social work and form connections with other GVSU students. My personal interests include reading memoirs, going out for ice cream, and propagating plants!
Natalee Williams (she/her)
Major/Minor: Social Work/Psychology
Class Standing: Senior
Hometown: Concord, MI
Hello!! My name is Natalee and I’m a senior in the Social Work Program. I am interested in pursuing a career in higher education advising and am excited to be a mentor for other social work students! When I'm not in class, I love caring for my houseplants (I have over 100!), checking out new hiking trails on Lake Michigan, and playing with my little tuxedo cat, Sage!
Evan Potter (he/him)
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Major/Minor: Public and Nonprofit Administration
Class Standing: Senior
Hometown: Brighton, MI
I'm currently a first-year Fellow Candidate in the Cook Leadership Academy and pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public and Nonprofit Administration with an emphasis in Community Health. I work as a Student Assistant in the Office of the President and volunteer for Ottawa County Parks and Recreation. I am also a member of various organizations on campus including Special Olympics, Making Waves, Pre-Nursing, and Pals Student Mentors.
Megan Snoeyink (she/her)
Major/Minor: Social Work
Class Standing: Junior
Hometown: Jenison, MI
I am a social work major and I hope to one day become a school social worker! When I'm not working or in class, I am typically spending time with my family and my two dogs Harley (basset hound) and Carmen (black lab), binging Netflix, shopping at TJ Maxx, or finding a new book to read. I am super excited to be in this program so I can be a support system and friend to my peers in hopes that their college experience is enjoyable and successful! "If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive"- Brené Brown
Anna Beer (she/her)
Major/Minor: Social Work
Class Standing: Senior
Hometown: East Lansing, MI
I am so excited to be part of this program because I love feeling like I’ve made an impact on people around me, and this year I hope to help make students within my major feel comfortable and confident with their education or career path. After graduation, I am hoping to continue towards my goal of helping those in my community gain access to mental and physical health needs.
Faith McKinney (she/her)
Major/Minor: Social Work/Psychology
Class Standing: Junior
Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, MI
I am super excited to be a mentor and help guide individuals through their college life as I know it can be a stressful experience. I am apart of Greek Life on campus as well as GV Dance Troupe, I have been dancing since I was three years old and am so glad I get to continue here at GVSU! l am hoping to become a therapist and advocate for mental health and end the stigma surrounding it.
Grace Roedel (she/her)
Major/Minor: Social Work/Psychology and Juvenile Justice
Class Standing: Junior
Hometown: Fowlerville, MI
I am a social work major and plan on pursuing a career in clinical social work while working with the population of incarcerated youth. I have a dog named, Abba, living with me here at college so my extra time revolves around playing with her and taking her to the dog park. I also love Harry Potter and am an avid Greys Anatomy fan. I am so excited to be a mentor - college can be tough but it's easier when you have resources available to answer all your questions!
Bridget Radzicki (she/her)
Major/Minor: Hospitality and Tourism Management Major
Class Standing: Senior
Hometown: Orland Park, IL
I am Hospitality and Tourism Management major with an emphasis in event planning and tourism! I work in the Amway Grand Plaza as an Event Support Intern at Destination Consultants. This semester I am the Creative Design and Marketing Chair for the HTM Club. This is my senior year at GV and I am excited to be apart of the CECI Mentorship program! I hope to be a resource for aspiring HTM majors.
Victoria Miers (she/her)
Major/Minor: Criminal Justice and Political Science
Class Standing: Junior
Hometown: Jackson, MI
I love being outside and active, I enjoy lifting, hiking and rock climbing! I am passionate about social justice and plan on doing juvenile probation when I graduate. I am excited to be a mentor because I know firsthand how difficult college can be to navigate and I want to help my peers be successful.
Bailey Pudlowski (she/her)
Major/Minor: Legal Studies and Accounting
Class Standing: Senior
Hometown: Toledo, OH
I am super excited to be a mentor this year because I really want to make an impact on someone’s first year in college! I love going shopping and to the beach and I hope to pursue a career in the corporate law area!!
Collin Fox (he/him)
Major/Minor: Criminal Justice/Psychology
Class Standing: Senior
Hometown: Shelby Township, MI
My name is Collin Fox and I am senior with a pre-law tract! I love working out and spending time with my friends and fraternity brothers. I am quite the social person and I love meeting new people, I am thrilled to be able to help guide the next generation of Lakers!
Ann Krapohl (she/her)
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Major/Minor: Business/Hospitality Tourism Management
Class Standing: Junior
Hometown: Bath, MI
Hi my name is Ann Krapohl, I am a junior studying business management and a minor in HTM. Some of my interests include going to kickboxing or any workout class twice a week and going to football games! I love leading the chants! Some hobbies of mine are hanging out and getting coffee with my roommates. I am excited to be a mentor because I want to be there for those who may need the help to grow in their career.
Lorén Schaubert (she/her)
Major/Minor: Legal Studies/German
Class Standing: Junior
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
This is my third year at Grand Valley and I am a Legal Studies major planning to pursue law school after I graduate. Some of my interests include art and puzzles and in my free time I like to read, play piano, and spend time with my friends! Also, I currently work as a Student Assistant for the Office of the Provost. I am thrilled to be part of the CECI Peer Mentor Program, and I hope to be a resource that makes the college experience more enjoyable and even just a little bit easier!
Haley Lenneman (she/her)
Major/Minor: Criminal Justice/Computer Informational Systems
Class Standing: Junior
Hometown: Macomb, MI
I am a criminal justice major and I am planning to pursue a career in law enforcement. I am excited to become a mentor for this program, to help individuals as much as I can. I want to bring a positive impact and help guide younger students throughout their first year at Grand Valley, support them and try to be the best resource they have!
Want to become a mentor?
In order to qualify for a mentorship role in the CECI Fellows Program, you must have the following requirements met:
- Have declared their major (HTM, SW, PNHA, LS or CJ) for at least 1 year
- Demonstrate knowledge of campus and community resources
- Demonstrate knowledge of major courses and programs
- Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
- Provide a current resume and a letter of interest
- Provide 2 Professional or Academic References
Qualities
Mentors in the CECI Fellows Program will be asked to wear many hats as they personalize their approach to mentorship. We expect them to act as a guide, ambassador, advocate, friend, and reference as they relate to the individual needs of their mentee. When selecting mentors, we look for the following qualities:
Empathy
Exhibits the ability to or interest in centering the needs and identity of their mentee when developing the mentor-mentee relationship
Humility
Respects the experiences and knowledge of their mentee, regarding their own experiences and knowledge as a toolkit in service of the mentee.
Respect
Treats others with dignity and honors the unique and valuable qualities of people regardless of commonalities or differences.
Enthusiasm
Exudes a high level of enthusiasm as it relates to their own lives, the lives of their mentees, and the ways in which folks navigate college and post-college life.
Curiosity
Demonstrates a high level of curiosity in their approach to facilitating and maintaining relationships with college students. This role requires a lot of learning; therefore, being of curious mind lends itself well to the responsibility to learn.
Assertiveness
Displays a level of assertiveness that supports their role in the mentor-mentee relationship. This role requires a lot of proactive behavior; being assertive lends itself well to the responsibility to guide and support others.