Honors Peer Mentors
Our Students
Our students come from all over the United States, each with a unique background. The transition to college can be difficult and the Honors Peer Mentor team, a group of current Honors students, is an additional resource to support students as they go through this process.
The Honors Peer Mentorship program came out of 2022 Honors grad and former mentor lead, Silvia Leija’s student advocacy in Honors Students of Color Board (HSOC). HPM is student-led and dedicated to increasing equitable access in Honors and WWU. We’re doing this by mentoring new Honors students in their first year using a holistic and responsive approach and by partnering with resource centers and programs across campus. We’re a team of culturally conscious Honors students that want to use our lived experiences and skills to make a difference!
Students who wish to connect with an Honors mentor can either email them or schedule a meeting during their office hours.
Guadalupe Venegas
On-campus activities/clubs: Honors Students of Color (HSOC)
Guadalupe (he/they) is a first-generation student, media enthusiast, and writer. This is his third year at Western and he's studying Creative Writing and Latinx Studies through the American Cultural Studies program. In his free time, you can find him playing video games, reading or writing stories, and watching movies.
Brooklyn Wehr
On-campus activities/clubs: Spanish Language Club, Students for Justice in Palestine, WWU Institute for Critical Disability Studies
Brooklyn (they/them) is a third-year student majoring in Sociology and minoring in Spanish, Environmental Justice, Critical Disability Studies, and Honors. As a disabled queer and trans student, they’re passionate about accessibility. They have always been captivated by the magic and connectedness that comes with fostering relationships and engaging with the community around them, which is why they are excited to be an honors mentor for the second time this year. In their free time, Brooklyn enjoys being out in the sun, biking, reading, doing art, and volunteering/organizing in the community.
Elena Sofía Morgan
On-campus activities/clubs: Students Demand Action, Student Admissions Representative
Elena (she/they) is a third-year student majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is minoring in Linguistics and Honors.
She was mentored during the 2022-23 school year and the support and guidance she received helped her feel at home and inspired her to work for the Honors Peer Mentor program. She hopes to aid her mentees as they find joy and belonging at WWU.
In her free time, Elena enjoys reading, going to tea shops, spending time outside, photography, and people-watching.
Lucia Faba
On-campus activities/clubs: Latine Student Union, Salsa & Bachata Club
Lucia (any pronouns) is a second-year student majoring in P-12 Art Education. Along with Honors, she is also considering minoring in Spanish or Museum Studies. Through her past work with students, as well as her own participation in the mentorship program as a freshman, she understands the importance of a strong sense of community and is passionate about helping other queer and Latine students build connections. In her free time, Lucia enjoys working with fiber arts, drawing, reading, spending time outdoors, and walking around town or watching movies with friends.
Kaia Olson
On-campus activities/clubs: Students for Climate Action
Kaia (she/her) is a second-year student studying Environmental Science, Food Security, and Climate Leadership. She is hard of hearing and is passionate about helping students with disabilities advocate for their needs at WWU. In her free time, you can find Kaia playing intramural soccer with the Silly Geese, organizing activism with Students for Climate Action, climbing, hiking, and cooking with friends, and exploring Bellingham.