Meet the Peer Academic Mentors

Academic Success

The Peer Academic Mentors (PAMs) are upper-level students who work to provide academic counseling to those wishing to enhance their study skills as well as those who are struggling academically.

What We Do

Mentors are a source of academic support for fellow students throughout their time at SU. We work with students to develop effective study skills and strategies on an individual basis, design and facilitate academic skills workshops, aid students in the registration process, introduce students to academic support services, and guide students through short- and long-term planning.

Been there, done that:

The best thing about Peer Mentors is that we’re students just like you! As upper-level students we have experiences both in and out of the classroom that directly relate to whatever you are struggling with. We welcome your questions and concerns, and we will do everything we can to get you the help you need!

Who we are:

Will Hebl (He, Him, His)

Sophomore

Spanish and Psychology Major

Hi! My name is Will and I am from Portage, WI. At Southwestern, I am an RA, Peer Mentor, and the SGA Organizations Chair. My favorite thing about SU is the coffee and the cove! A fun fact about me is that I have 3 brothers and 4 sisters!

Xavier Jazz Vallejo

Sophomore

Psychology Major

Anthropology Minor

Hi! My name is Xavier and I am from Mission, TX! At Southwestern, I am a member of the Peer Mentors. Some advice I can give to incoming SU students is to not worry about learning the Alma Mater, it took me a few times too! A quote I love is: “Be yourself. All the time.”

Kealie House

Senior

Biology Major

Hi! My name is Kealie and I am from Waco, TX. At Southwestern, I am a member of the Softball team and Peer Mentors. My favorite SU tradition is right before Christmas break, the frat members of the Phi house put a huge speaker on their front porch and play Christmas music all day long for a week. An interesting fact about me is that I once came face to face with a sleeping lemon shark while scuba diving.

Rowan Via

Sophomore

Mathematics Major

Hi! My name is Rowan and I am from Belton, TX. At Southwestern, I am a member of the Math Club, Philosophy Club, and Peer Mentors. My favorite SU traditions are Late Night Breakfast, open-mic nights at Korouva, and Pirate bikes. An interesting fact about me is that I’m a certified competitive gymnastics coach.

Hannah Young

Junior

Psychology Major

Spanish and Political Science Minors

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am from Dallas, TX. At Southwestern, I am a member of Alpha Xi Delta, Alpha Chi, Psi Chi, and Peer Mentors. My favorite SU tradition is Late Night Breakfast. A fun fact about myself is that I spent 20+ hours on paint by numbers in quarantine.

Evan Kimbell

Senior

Business and Psychology Major

Hi! My name is Evan and I am from Colleyville, Texas. At Southwestern, I am a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, 3 Year Varsity Basketball, Art Association, and Peer Mentors. My favorite Southwestern tradition is the “couching” of basketball games. The fraternities will bring their couches courtside to watch the games and its nice because you are right on the court, in front of all the action, while enjoying the comfort of your own home. A fun fact about me is that my full name is Isham Evan Orion Kimbell VI, I am the 6th of my name which I think is pretty cool.

Evan Alexander

Junior

Math and Economics Major

Hi! My name is Evan and I am from Waco, Texas. At Southwestern, I am in Mask & Wig, Phonathon, Economics Club, and Peer Mentors. What I like about Southwestern is how well Greek Life is integrated into the rest of campus life. I’m not in a fraternity, but I am good friends with many members and it doesn’t feel like they’re exclusive or cliques. An interesting fact about me is that I do card magic and artistry.

Hannah Valdivia (She/her/hers)

Junior

Psychology Major

Animal Studies Minor

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. At SU, I am in Captain’s Academy and SEAK. My favorite SU tradition is Late Night Breakfast! It is so much fun seeing professors and other faculty serve the students. A fun fact about me is that I am an Annual Passholder at Disneyland and would typically go at least once a week during summer.

Ali Grona

Junior

Education Major

Hi! My name is Ali and I am from Fredericksburg, Texas. At Southwestern, I am a member of the Women’s Volleyball team, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Delta Delta Delta, and Peer Mentors. My favorite SU tradition is Sing! An interesting fact about me is that I have visited 27 states in the US and my goal is to visit all 50!