Freshman Learning Community Peer Mentors

Class: Junior
Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option: Pre-Physical Therapy
Hometown: Elkader, Iowa
About me: Hello everyone! My name is Hannah, and I love to hang out with friends, go on hikes, watch movies, and run. I am involved in clubs and research, where I help many wonderful people! I love kinesiology, and my favorite classes I have taken at Iowa State were human physiology and principles of physical fitness and conditioning. I can’t wait to welcome everyone joining the Cyclone family!

Class: Junior
Major: Athletic Training
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
About me: Hey y’all! My name is Cierra Bryant, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Athletic Training from Des Moines, Iowa. I’m on the board of the Black Student Alliance and I recently joined the best sorority—Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.! Fun fact about me: I’m actually scared of animals (yes, even the cute ones). But give me some French fries and I’ll be set for the day! You’ll usually find me bouncing between class, the training room, and campus events—just living my best busy life!

Class: Junior
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Minor: Exercise Science
Hometown: College Station, Texas
About me: I like Coffee (especially if it’s cheap), Casey’s breakfast pizza, and working out. Outside of my normal classes, I am an active AFROTC cadet and a lifeguard at Iowa State’s very own State Pool. My best advice for incoming freshman would be to get to know the people around you, it’s important to build a good support system especially when you are in a new environment.

Class: Sophomore
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Option(s): Pre-Phsyical Therapy
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
About me: Hello everyone! My name is Jordan, and you will find me with a coffee in hand around campus always. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends and family, watch new TV series, and do yoga.  One interesting thing about me is that I’m a fourth-generation Iowa State student. One of my favorite things to do on campus is going to the football and basketball games to support our Cyclones!

Class: Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Option(s): Pre-Physician Assistant
Hometown: Spirit Lake, IA
About me: Hello! My name is Mikayla Farmer and I am a senior here at Iowa State. Throughout my time at college, I have been involved in Greek life, am a kinesiology first-year learning community peer mentor, and am a learning assistant in the MICRO 302 Lab. My favorite place to study is the Starbucks across from campus on Lincoln Way. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, hot yoga, and spending time with my family and friends!

Class: Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Option(s): Pre-Physical Therapy
Hometown: Souix City, IA
About me: Hey everyone! I’m Robert, and I’m passionate about sports medicine and helping others reach their physical potential, whether that’s through injury rehab or performance training. I’m currently involved in fall prevention research focused on older adults, and I work at a hospital during school breaks. When I’m on campus, you’ll usually find me lifting at State or Lied Rec or studying in the upstairs quiet zone of Parks Library. I also love to travel, whether it’s hiking in Colorado or exploring new cities like downtown Chicago, I’m always looking for my next adventure. I’m excited to support you on your journey here at Iowa State!

Class: Sophomore
Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option(s): Pre-Ocupational Therapy
Hometown: Johnston, Iowa
About me: Favorite food is apple crisp, I’m trying to learn how to embroider, and a fun fact is that I enjoy playing a good game of foosball! 

Class: Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option(s): Pre-Human Medicine
Hometown: Johnston, IA
About me: Hi everyone! At Iowa State I am involved in Greek life, Dance Marathon, and Pre-Med club. I also have played many different intramural sports while attending Iowa State. Along with my major, I am also minoring in Biology. My favorite classes I have taken at Iowa State are Anatomy and Organic Chemistry. In my free time I love going to football and basketball games, reading, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family. I cannot wait to meet you all!

Class: Junior
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Option(s): Pre-Occupational Therapy
Hometown: Chicago, IL
About me: I love anything that involves being outdoors or being active! I love to run, cook, spend time with friends and family, travel, and try new coffee shops. I am so excited to welcome you to Iowa State and help you through your first semester as a cyclone!

Class: Sophomore
Major: Kinesiology and Biology
Option(s): Pre-Physical Therapy
Hometown: Johnston, Iowa
About me: I love spending time outdoors, especially in the summer when I can work in my garden. I enjoy cooking and experimenting with new recipes. I’m always eager to spend time with friends. A fun fact about me is that my family has six honey bee hives!

Class: Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Option(s): Pre-Physical Therapy
Hometown: Lindstrom, Minnesota
About me: In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends and exercising! I have previously held the position of a mentor to athletes here at Iowa State and am excited to work with incoming freshman. I also am involved in the PAAS research study. One fun fact about me is I had never been to the state of Iowa before my campus tour here at Iowa State!

Class: Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Option(s): Pre-Physician Assistant
Hometown: Omaha, NE
About me: In my free time, I enjoy exploring new places on campus, going on walks at different parks near Ames, and attending Iowa State athletic events. I am involved in the Pre-Physician Assistant Club, CHHS Ambassadors, and am a patient care tech at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Something interesting about me is that organic chemistry has actually been one of my favorite classes. I can’t wait to welcome all of you to Iowa State!

Class: Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Option(s): Pre-Human Medicine
Hometown: Olathe, KS
About me: Hi everyone!  I’m a member of the cross country and track team here at Iowa State. When I’m not running, I love exploring Ames, grabbing coffee, and having karaoke nights with friends. A few fun facts about me are I’m a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan, and I’ll never pass up a country concert!

During my time at Iowa State, I’ve had the opportunity to join several research projects, including Walk With Ease. I can’t wait to welcome you all to campus and share what makes ISU such a great place!

Class: Sophomore
Major: Pre-Athletic Training
Option(s): Pre-Physicians Assistant
Hometown: Dallas Center, Iowa
About me: I love exploring Ames and new places with my friends. I love traveling, concerts, and anything related to the outdoors. I’m passionate about healthcare and love working as a CNA. A fun fact about me is that I want to move out to Colorado or Utah and breed Donkras/Zonkeys!

Class: Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Health & Biology

Option(s): Pre-Human Medicine
Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
About me: Hi everyone! One thing about me is that I am a coffee lover! When I don’t have a coffee in hand, I also love to travel, camp, and hike. During my time here at Iowa State, I have been involved in the Pre-Med Club, the honors program, and have also served as an undergraduate research assistant in the Biomechanics and Exoskeletons research lab. I am currently working as a medical scribe with ScribeAmerica, and am an Undergraduate Assistant within the Honors Program. So excited to meet you all!

Class: Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Option(s): Pre-Physicians Assistant

Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Johnston, IA
About me: Hello everyone! One thing about me is that I love to travel and explore new things and places. I am minoring in Spanish and would love to work abroad someday. Some of my hobbies include hammocking, running, playing piano, and painting! My favorite things I am involved in at ISU are research in Dr. Stegemoller’s Alternative Medicine and Music for Parkinson’s Disease lab and being a peer mentor! I am so excited to meet and welcome you all to Iowa State!