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Our Peer Mentors are available to provide Chemistry and Biochemistry students with support and guidance for both academic and non-academic challenges, such as: Registration questions, choosing a major, time management, finding housing, navigating campus life, finding research opportunities, and more.

These mentors are here help you navigate your path forward and get connected in the student community on the "chem floor" (4th floor Phillips).

While each mentor is connected to a course section as an SAA or has some other administrative responsibility related to instructional support - the intent is that they are available to all students. So, if you have any questions or concerns that they me be be able to help you with, please reach out to them via email or drop into an office hour. 

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Mentoring Program is made possible by the generous support of the Xcel Energy Foundation.

  • Esam Alfalah
    Esam Alfalah (he/him)

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Mentor, SAA for CHEM 109 (Section 315), Student Safety Team co-Lead

    Esam is a Chem-Business major who grew up in Kuwait, but graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High school.

    When not doing some chemistry related activity, you can probably find him tinkering with his computer, engraving something with a laser, or reading a sci-fi novel. Also, he has a pet snake that likes to watch movies with him, though they sometimes disagree on what to watch.

  • Jackie Bradley
    Jackie Bradley (she/they)

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Mentor, SAA for CHEM 106 (019/319)

    Jackie Bradley is an ACS Chemistry major from Hurley, WI.

    She enjoys backpacking and camping, as well as reading and listening to classic rock.

  • Lukas Dopart
    Lukas Dopart (he/him)

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Mentor, FYO Mentor for CHEM 106 (Section 403/433)

    Lukas is a Biochemstry-ACS major from Oregon, WI.

    He loves climbing, hiking, music, and video games - if you’re looking for something to do outside, talk to Lukas!

  • Alexis Folz
    Alexis Folz (she/her)

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Mentor, Department Tutoring Lead

    Alexis is a pre-med Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major from Stratford, WI.

    She is a piccolo in the Blugold Marching Band, and also enjoys baking, sewing, and doing other crafts.

  • Molly Mohr
    Molly Mohr (she/her)

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Mentor, FYO Mentor for CHEM 106 (Section 402/432)

    Molly is a Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Major from Marathon City, WI.

    She enjoys hiking and spending time with her two dogs, as well as doing puzzles and cooking.

  • Grace Rooney
    Grace Rooney (she/her)

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Mentor, Student Academic Apprentice co-Lead

    Grace is an ACS-Biochemistry major from Onalaska, WI

    She loves going on walks with her roommates and their dog. Grace also loves plants, reading, painting, and the color green.

  • Evan Schreier
    Evan Schreier (he/him)

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Tutor, SAA CHEM 106 (Seciton 019/319)

    Evan is a Chemistry-Business major from Stoughton, WI.

    He's played hockey his whole life, and also enjoys playing guitar and thrifting.

  • Sierra Tatroe
    Sierra Tatroe (she/her)

    Chemstry and Biochemstry Peer Mentor, SAA CHEM 106 (Seciton 007/307)

    Sierra is a Chemistry-Education major from Cameron, WI.

    She enjoys cooking for a healthy lifestyle and exercising. When not working out or studying she likes to play and watch sports as well as read books.

  • Saige Tichy
    Saige Tichy (she/her)

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Mentor, FYO Mentor CHEM 106 (Section 404/434)

    Saige is a pre-med Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major from Stratford, WI.

    She loves animals, volunteering, hiking, and rock climbing. The furthest she's hiked in one day is 21 miles in 12.5 hours!

  • Jess Ubbelohde
    Jess Ubbelohde (she/her)

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Peer Mentor, Student Academic Apprentice co-Lead

    Jessica is an ACS-Chemistry major from Hayward, WI.

    She likes to cross-country ski and finds enjoyment in sailing and canoeing in the summer. She loves plants, and has two dogs as well as five spiders.

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