Graduate and Peer Advisors

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

Skyla Santacruz completed her B.A. in Literary Studies from California State Polytechnic University Pomona and is currently pursuing her M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition at LMU. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, drawing, and playing with her cat.

Damian Aguilar, Graduate Advisor

Damian Aguilar received his Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing from Channel Islands and is currently in the English program to complete his Masters degree. He enjoys quality time with his family, reading, writing, and working on cars.

Citlalli Luna, Graduate Advisor

Citlalli Luna received her Bachelors degree at California State University, Bakersfield in English Literature with Honors. She is currently pursuing her MA degree at LMU in English Literature with a focus on postcolonial and cultural studies. She loves to paint, redecorate, and watch National Geographic in her spare time.

Sebastian Ibarra, Peer Advisor

Sebastian Ibarra is a History major at Loyola Marymount University, from Claremont, California. He wishes to become an American history professor that can teach future generations. In his free time, Sebastian loves to go on hikes with his dog, play video games with his family members, watch films, and read a good book.

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

Peer Advisor Hayden Johnson

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.