MEET THE ELS PEER LEADERS

Learn more about the 2023-2024 ELS Peer Leaders! If you’d like to book an Engagement Coaching session with an ELS Peer Leader, be sure to click their name to view their office hours so you know when they are available for coaching sessions.

Hey! My name is David and I’m a third-year Accounting student. At UGA, I’ve had the chance to get involved with so many amazing people and organizations! I’m so excited to help more students find that community as a Peer Leader!

Ask Me About: Designated Dawgs, IMPACT UGA, and Rural Students Igniting Success in Education (RISE)

Hi! My name is Julia Tuttle and I am a third-year Exercise and Sport Science major with minors in Personal Health and Well-Being and Dance. My favorite part of being a peer leader is getting to meet students and help them find their on-campus homes. If I’m not in the ELS, you can usually find me at a Jittery Joes, the dance building, or anywhere there’s a garden.

Ask Me About: Ballroom Performance Group, NMDP at UGA, The Table, and Ballroom Dance Club

My name is Kacy Hawkins and I am a third-year Geography and International Affairs major with a Sociology minor. I love anything pop culture related, especially movies. I am so excited to help other students find their place here at UGA!

Ask Me About: Americorps Food Fellowship, Greek Life, UGA Homecoming

Hi everyone! I’m Kendall King, a third-year Exercise and Sports Science student. Being involved here has turned Athens from a big college town into my own little close-knit community, and I’m all about helping other students find that same sense of connection. When I’m not at work or studying, you’ll probably catch me reading, squeezing in a nap, or yapping to my roommates!

Ask Me About: Black Affairs Council, Equal Education Athens, Rho Tau (Pre-Physical Therapy Club)

Hi! I’m Miral Lakhani, a fourth-year student majoring in Finance and Management Information Systems. Since moving to Athens, this place has become my second home, and I know how much a sense of belonging can make a difference. I’d love to help you find your own community here on campus!

Ask Me About: ELS Peer Leader Program, The Backpack Project of Athens, Women in Finance, Study Abroad programs

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Hello! My name is Neharika and I am a fourth-year Management major with an emphasis in Supply Chain/Operations. I am a big believer of finding your community on campus and making meaningful connections that will serve you well beyond your time at UGA. In my free time, I enjoy trying local restaurants with my friends or getting better at my photography skills.

Ask Me About Terry Ambassadors, Supply Chain Advisory Board, Teaching Assistant

Hey guys!! My name is piper and I’m a third year International Affairs, History, and Political Science major with a certificate in news literacy. As an out of state student, since coming to UGA I have been trying to make Athens feel like home as much as possible by getting involved in everything I possibly can, and I’m so excited to help others find where they fit on campus! In my free time I love to cook, go thrifting, watch Formula One, and listen to music, specifically coin and the 1975!

Ask Me About: Homecoming Committee, Greek life, Georgia Political Review, Women Lead cohort, SWAB

Hi! My name is Sabina and I am a third-year Fine Arts Major with a concentration in Drawing and Painting. I love being involved in on campus life through various organizations including an ambassador program for my college. In my free time you can often find me at events on campus, at the gym, or enjoying some much needed time outside.

Ask Me About: Pandora Yearbook, IMPACT Service Break Trips, Housing, Shop With A Bulldog

Hey y’all, name is Sara and I am a third year Accounting major. I love being at UGA and helping with student engagement. I’m so excited to help others find a way to meet knew people and find their community at UGA. In my free time I love to read, go to concerts, watch marvel movies, and listen to music!

Ask Me About: University Union and Women Lead

Hi! My name is Zaina and I am a third-year Political Science student. Throughout my time at UGA, I have truly enjoyed being involved in many organizations and service projects, allowing me to give back to the community. In my free time, I like to go on nature walks and pretend I know plant names.

Ask Me About: The Black Affairs Council, Fresh Express with SGA, Xtension