Meet your Peer Coaches

Hannah Andringa

Deliberative, Futuristic, Relator, Adaptability, Individualization

My current hometown is Ellsworth, Kansas, but was born in Abilene, Texas and raised in Summerville, South Carolina. I am majoring in Agricultural Economics with a secondary major in Global Food Systems Leadership, a minor in Leadership Studies, and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership. I would love to work in ag policy or teach at K-State. The strength I have used most at K-State has been Futuristic which helped me when I was unsure of my path forward as a student. This strength serves as a reminder to keep going, and for my Disney fans, "there is a great big, beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day!"

Isaiah Faerber

Restorative, Significance, Includer, Consistency, Belief

I am from Salina, Kansas, studying Sports Nutrition with a Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis. Strengths Peer coaching allows me to apply my Strengths to help you understand and develop your own Strengths and make connections with peers across campus. As a coach I am excited to help every you build an understanding of your own unique identity.

 

Finley Holleran

Empathy, Positivity, Communication, Woo, Includer

My hometown is Colorado Springs, Colorado. I am majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Human Development and Family Science, and certificates in Leadership Studies and Nonprofit Leadership. I plan to become a Speech Pathologist and work in a hospital setting with kids and elderly adults. I am passionate about supporting peers and helping you reach your full potential by utilizing your talents and Strengths!

Cece Jowdy

Empathy, Adaptability, Developer, Positivity, Woo

I am a sophomore from Wichita, Kansas, majoring in Fashion Business and minoring in Leadership. I hope to pursue a career in personal styling! Peer Coaching to me means connecting with others about who they are and helping them to truly understand what their strengths mean to them. I hope that I can motivate others to explore their strengths on a deeper level!

 

Luci Knopik

Developer, Woo, Empathy, Communication, Positivity

I'm from Kansas City and I'm majoring in human development and family science. I have an interest in public health and love engaging with the K-State community. I believe developing our strengths is important because they represent the parts of ourselves that shine through when it counts the most. Knowing how to become the best version of yourself starts with knowing the strengths inside of you!

 

Abby Meyer

Intellection, Learner, Input, Achiever, Restorative

I am from Marthasville, Missouri, studying English with a minor in Psychology, a Leadership Studies certificate, and a Nonprofit Leadership certificate. I am energized to help you effectively manage your coursework and well-being as a Strengths Peer Coach. Helping peers make sense of their behaviors, and work to improve themselves motivates me to grow, too!

 

Gabe Morell

Competition, Learner, Achiever, Restorative, Belief

I am from Ponce, Puerto Rico, majoring in News and Sports Media and pursuing a Leadership Studies certificate. I am hoping to become an athletic coach and serve as a sports analyst for a professional team. Peer Coaching to me means connecting with people all over campus, coming from all different walks of life, and helping them build a path to understanding what kind of person they are. I hope to create a safe space where you get the opportunity to sit down and talk to another person about whatever is on your mind.

 

Suzette Navarro

Positivity, Developer, Connectedness, Includer, Empathy

I am a sophomore from Lenexa, Kansas, majoring in life sciences on the pre-dentistry track and a minor in psychology. I am passionate about peer coaching because learning about my strengths and applying them through my daily and academic life has helped me grow so much as a person and I’m excited to guide others to achieve their full potential!

 

Alex Podtburg

Context, Achiever, Learner, Analytical, Individualization

I am a junior from Adams, Nebraska, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I think Strengths are important because they highlight what makes each person unique and where they can excel. Everyone has something they're good at and I love finding out what makes you happy.

 

 

Abby Vanderford

Empathy, Woo, Arranger, Adaptability, Developer

I am from Brownsville, Texas, and am studying Medical Laboratory Science with a minor in Spanish and a Leadership Studies certificate. I am excited to serve as a Strengths Peer Coach because I love connecting with new people and hearing your stories. Knowing how to apply your Strengths can help you overcome challenges that arise, personally, academically, and in your career.