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Graduate and Peer Advisors

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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.

Sebastian Ibarra, Peer Advisor

Sebastian Ibarra is a sophomore 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 sophomore 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.

Olivia Lamb, Peer Advisor

Olivia Lamb is a Sophomore 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 in her third year at LMU as 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 junior 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 a sophomore 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 junior 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.