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:
Britney Ortega, Graduate Advisor
Britney Ortega is a first-generation graduate student at LMU for Guidance and Counseling. She is passionate about assisting students in navigating the challenges of higher education. In her spare time, she likes hiking, spending time with her dog and two cats, and trying new foods.
Myles Moody, Graduate Advisor
Myles is a graduate Writing and Producing for Television student from Baltimore, Maryland. He will undoubtedly become a force within the television industry in the near future. Myles is an active participant in LMU’s social community by not only serving as a graduate assistant in the BCLA Advising Center but also as the treasurer for one of LMU’s premier black film organizations: Cut to Black. In his free time, Myles loves to read, write, and watch a lot of TV. He looks forward to serving the amazing students that make up BCLA.
Liam Maher, Graduate Advisor
Liam is a philosophy masters student with interests in environmental philosophy and existentialism. Originally from Oregon, he spent the past five years teaching US History and Debate at a high school in Massachusetts. In his free time, Liam enjoys reading literature, watching movies, playing tennis, doing yoga, and exploring.
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.
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.
Lauren Kelly, Peer Advisor
Lauren Kelly is a junior Communication Studies major. She is originally from New Jersey and moved to Los Angeles in 2018 to pursue acting alongside school. She is the marketing manager of the horror theatre club at LMU. In her free time she loves going to the beach, playing instruments and working out.
Oliver Mass, Peer Advisor
Oliver Mass is a sophomore Economics major who grew up in the West Los Angeles area. He loves people and learning new things. He is passionate about helping people reach their goals. He loves soccer and supports Chelsea FC. In his spare time, he loves skateboarding, video games, eating, and going to the gym.