Peer Advising

Omotolani is a third-year student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Economics. She is a Schreyer Honors Scholar and Paterno Fellow with interests in law, public policy, and criminal justice. On campus, Omotolani serves as President of the Multicultural Undergraduate Law Association, Vice President of Eminence Modeling Troupe, Juvenile Justice Chair for the NAACP, and Co-Fashion Director for the National Association of Black Accountants. She is also involved in several other organizations and enjoys staying active within the Penn State community. Outside of school, Omotolani enjoys fashion, spending time with friends, trying new things, and finding new places to eat. After graduating from Penn State, she plans to attend law school and pursue a career in law and public service.

Sasha is a third-year student from State College, Pennsylvania. He is studying Economics and International Politics as an undergraduate while also pursuing a Master of International Affairs through Penn State’s IUG program. He is currently involved with the Economics Association and the Fed Challenge Team on campus. Outside of class, he enjoys cooking, reading, and watching Steelers football. After graduating from Penn State, he plans to pursue a meaningful career in public service, helping shape policy.

Madison is a first-generation college student and a fourth-year Psychology major from Marion, Pennsylvania. Outside of college, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, visiting local coffee shops, browsing bookstores, and cheering at campus sporting events. As a lifelong Penn State fan, she even named her childhood golden retriever Nittany! Madison’s favorite part of being a Liberal Arts student is the incredible relationships she’s built with her classmates, professors, and faculty. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she plans to attend Penn State World Campus to pursue a master’s degree in Higher Education.

Sadie is a fourth-year Psych/Neuroscience and Criminology double major from Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition to being a Peer Advisor for the college, Sadie serves as a research assistant in a neuroscience lab, a second-in-command captain for THON Merchandise, and is involved in the Schreyer Honors College. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new coffee shops, watching football, and spending time with friends. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school to obtain her masters in International Security Analysis and begin her journey in national intelligence work. Her favorite part about Penn State is the people and traditions that create such a strong sense of community and make it feel like home.

Michael is a third-year student from Mount Olive, New Jersey with majors in Political Science and History. Alongside being a peer adviser, Michael serves as the President of the Liberal Arts Ambassadors, the Deputy Director of Internal Inclusion and Support in the UPUA, and is a Presidential Scholar in the Presidential Leadership Academy. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his friends, watching baseball and football, and enjoying time to relax outside of his studies. Michael chose Penn State for the vast amount of opportunities it offers for finding the right future for himself, and getting to study what he enjoys.

Ameza is a fourth-year student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania majoring in Asian Studies and minoring in Japanese and Business and the Liberal Arts. Some of her other favorite activities are learning other languages, crocheting, and watching international tv/dramas. After Ameza’s amazing study abroad experience in Tokyo, Japan, she is excited to continue learning about Asia and hopes to work towards a career that embodies cultural learning. Her favorite aspect of University Park is the fun and unique clubs available to students.

Weston is a third-year Political Science major from Bethlehem, PA, with minors in Russian and Military Studies. Weston is also a part of Penn State’s Navy ROTC and wants to service select the surface warfare community upon graduation. Outside of school and NROTC, he is a primary chair for Operation Blue & Gold, likes to go to the gym and play basketball, volleyball, and goes for runs. Some of his favorite things about Penn State are the on-campus butcher right by Beaver Stadium, playing in IM leagues with his friends, and gamedays.

Jansen is fourth-year International Politics (National Security Studies concentration) and Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) double major from Lancaster, PA, with a minor in Politics and Public Policy. Jansen is also a Schreyer Honors Scholar and the Social Chair for Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honors Society. Previously, he has been a Research Assistant for the CAS Department and a member of the inaugural cohort for the Political Science Department’s Semester in Washington Program this past summer. After graduation, Jansen hopes to travel abroad and eventually earn a Master’s degree that applies to a public service career related to public policy, security, or diplomacy. In his free time, he loves travelling, watching movies, listening to music, running, and cheering on Arsenal F.C.

Adam is a third-year Economics major (B.S.) from Mechanicsburg, PA, with minors in Legal Studies, Legal Environment of Business, and Business. Adam is involved in the Economics Association, Kappa Alpha Pi – The Prelaw and Government Fraternity, and the Undergraduate Law Review club. He is also involved in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in the Economics Department and develops research for the Pennsylvania State Senate. After college, he plans on going to law school to practice antitrust law. Outside of work and academics, Adam loves to hike and watch anime.

Arianna is a fourth-year Psychology (B.S.) major with a concentration in neuroscience from Cleveland, Ohio. Aside from being a peer adviser, Arianna is also involved in Liberal Arts Ambassadors, Pre-PA club, and Minorities in the College of Liberal Arts. After graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in a healthcare related field. She hopes to apply the well-rounded education she has received to bridge psychology, neuroscience, and medicine. Arianna aims to help spread mental health awareness through education and community resources. Outside of school and career plans, Arianna loves reading, watching movies, baking, and anything active outside in nature (especially Mount Nittany!)

Chrystin is a fourth-year student from Union, New Jersey, pursuing Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminology and Sociology, along with a minor in Labor and Human Resources. She has a strong passion for helping others and enjoys serving as a Peer Adviser, where she can support students, build meaningful connections, and help others navigate their college experience. Outside of academics, Chrystin is highly involved on campus. She is a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, where she serves as Homecoming Chair, and is also Vice President of Club Twirling. Throughout her time at Penn State, she has gained experience working across several areas within the College of the Liberal Arts, including the Global Languages Department, Asian Studies Department, and the Chaiken Center for Student Success. Chrystin hopes to pursue a career in the federal government, with a particular interest in working for the FBI. She aspires to contribute to positive change within the justice system and help shape the way law enforcement serves and engages with communities. As she builds her career, Chrystin also hopes to become a leader and mentor for others interested in government and public service, especially women pursuing careers in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Dani is a second-year student from Orlando, Florida majoring in Psychology (B.S.) on the Pre-health track, with a minor in American Sign Language. She has a deep interest in psychological disorders and hopes to pursue a career where she can better understand and support others. Dani is passionate about helping fellow students at Penn state and is always happy to talk through academics, getting involved on campus, or finding the right resources for you. Outside of academics, she enjoys figure skating, meeting new people, and celebrating her Dominican roots. She is known for being a yapper and loves connecting with others!

Jihaad is a third-year student double majoring in Psychology (B.S.) and Criminology, with a minor in sociology, from Philadelphia, PA. Throughout Jihaad’s studies here at Penn State, he hopes to gain a deeper understanding of people and their interactions with the world, how those interactions shape them into the individuals they are today, and how that can connect to the criminal justice system. In addition to peer advising, Jihaad is a proud TA for the class BISC3. In his leisure time, Jihaad loves listening to music, anything Beyoncé and Ariana Grande related, he’s an aficionado! Jihaad also loves hiking, sightseeing, and reading!

Asyfa is a fourth-year student from Malaysia, double majoring in Economics and Global and International Studies, with a minor in German. In her study, she concentrates on development and quantitative theory in globalization trends. Outside of the classroom, Asyfa is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and the Secretarial Junior Executive for the Association of Malaysian Economics Undergraduates. She did an internship in Germany in Summer 2026 and plans to continue her graduate studies in International Economics and work in diplomacy after graduation.

Ava is a fourth-year majoring in Economics (B.A.) with a minor in French & Francophone Studies from New Canaan, Connecticut. In addition to being a peer adviser for The College of The Liberal Arts, Ava is a proud part of the Panhellenic community on campus as a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. In her Fall 2025 semester, Ava studied abroad in London. In her free time, Ava loves to bake, travel, cheer on the Penn State Men’s Ice Hockey team, or scour downtown bookstores for her next read!