Connecting with our Graduate Advisors and Peer Advisors is a great way to build community and get another student’s perspective. Have a quick question and want to connect with a Peer Advisor? Drop into BCLA’s Virtual Office Hours to say hello! Check out these great resources created by our Peer Advisors to help you in your LMU journey:
Skyla Santacruz, Graduate Advisor
Damian Aguilar, Graduate Advisor
Citlalli Luna, Graduate Advisor
Kate Burckle, Peer Advisor
Kate Burckle is a Philosophy major from Salt Lake City, UT. She is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, the Honors Program, and Alpha Chi Omega. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and painting.
Hailey-Jean Tustison , Peer Advisor
Hailey-Jean is a Senior Political Science major from Orange County, California. Christian, future lawyer, and dancer, Hailey-Jean plans to go to law school and achieve her J.D. In her free time, being with family and cherished moments by the sea are some are her favorite things to do.
Olivia Lamb, Peer Advisor
Olivia Lamb is a Political Science major from San Francisco, California, with a passion for social justice and advocacy. She is the Chair of Demonstrations and Protests for Women in Politics and loves spending time with family and friends, listening to music, reading, traveling, and exploring LA.
Alexandra Pacheco-Santana, Peer Advisor
Alex Pacheco is a Political Science major with a Screenwriting minor. She loves to make dinner for her friends and family and dance. She is excited to meet new people through being a Peer Leader.
William Dickens, Peer Advisor
William Dickens is a political science major. He is from Beverly Hills, California. After his undergraduate William intends to go into law school with an emphasis on civil law and one day become a lawyer.
Xitlali Garcia, Peer Advisor
Xitlali Garcia is an Economics and Environmental Studies double major from Lancaster, CA. She is also a part of the University's Honors Program and serves as an RA for the Honors LLC. On her free time, Xitlali enjoys swimming laps at the pool and dancing alongside Grupo Folklorico de LMU.
Alexa Montonen, Peer Advisor
Alexa Montonen is a Political Science and Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies double major from Kansas City. She wishes to become an immigration attorney in the future and enjoys dancing, exploring parks, and reading in her free time.
Nicole Dritsas, Peer Advisor
Nicole Dritsas is a sophomore Urban Studies major with a minor in Sociology. She is from the Philippines and adores the beach. Her hobbies include playing video games and crocheting.
Jonathan Wallace Myers, Peer Advisor
Jonathan Wallace Myers (He,Him,His) is in his 2nd undergrad (Sophomore) year pursuing a bachelor's in International Relations with a double minor in Global Economics and African American Studies. It's his pleasure to serve as a Peer Advisor for you all this year, and he hopes to serve you well. He is active in many organizations on campus in a variety of different roles such as ORNT 1000 TA for LMU CARES, Secretary of Black Student Union, and a member of the University Honors Program. His hometown is Silver Spring, Maryland, a talent of his is swordsmanship, and one of his many hobbies is writing poetry. He hopes to be of assistance to you in the near future.
Hayden Johnson, Peer Advisor
Hayden Johnson is a Junior Political-Science and French double major with a focus on extremist political theory, from Madison, Wisconsin. He hopes to become an author and professor. In his free time, he likes to do calligraphy, skateboard, and write music reviews.
Booker McCann, Peer Advisor
Booker McCann is a junior year Film Production major and journalism minor from Silver Spring, Maryland. He is interested in pursuing a career in documentary and video journalism, focusing on stories about history, politics, and empathy. In his free time, he likes to play and watch basketball, read books, get involved in grass roots organizing, and see interesting movies.
Michael Tapia, Peer Advisor
Michael Tapia is a sophomore Political Science major with a minor in Economics. He is from San Jose, California and loves to explore new places. His hobbies include working out, reading books, watching horror movies, and listening to music.