Peer Advisors

Hey guys! My name is Stella Marquardt, I grew up in Missoula and I am a Senior here. I am majoring in exercise science with a certificate in entrepreneurship. My ultimate dream is to go to dental school. The field of dentistry has always been very fascinating to me and I am excited to talk to others about this passion!  Although I am pretty busy with my school work, I love having fun too. Some things I enjoy are traveling, skiing, fishing, and hunting. I love fishing local rivers around Missoula, and I am also excited to be a volunteer with the Eagle Mount ski program. Go cats!

Hi, my name is Alex Lowe and I’m a Senior studying Health and Human performance. My goal is to be a doctor of physical therapy and treat a wide variety of people. I grew up in northwest Montana and in my free time I love to workout, play basketball, golf, and travel when I can. I also really enjoy being involved in exercise science club, volunteering at the nursing home, working as a student assistant for A&P, and working at the health clinic here on campus. I’d be happy to talk and share my experiences and tips to help you find the resources and opportunities that can help you make the most of your time here. 

Hi! My name is Anna Farago and I am originally from Missoula, MT. I am a senior majoring in Food and Nutrition Science on a Pre-PA track. At MSU, I serve as the Co-Chair for the Student Health Advisory Committee, the Exercise Science Club member, and a co-coordinator for the monthly Vitalant Blood Drives. I also have experience as an SA for A&P II, a research assistant for the SARAH Lab, and an Eagle Mount Ski program volunteer. I am currently working toward my patient care hours as a Patient Care Tech at Bozeman Health, with plans to apply to PA school in the Spring of 2024. I am excited to share my experiences and happy to help answer questions!

Hi! My name is PrestynnWeldon, and I’m from Butte, MT. I love to travel, and have been to more countries than I have states! I also enjoy skiing, hiking, cooking, and most importantly, being with friends and family. I am a senior majoring in Business Management while taking the prerequisites for dental school. I often get asked why I am majoring in business when I plan to attend dental school after undergrad. My answer is this: I want to own and operate my own practice and have always been fascinated by the management aspect of a business. This past summer, I worked as an orthodontic assistant. I have also been a supervisor for the Butte Country Club for the past 3 years. I would love to share my experiences and knowledge to other like-minded individuals! Feel free to stop by or email me with questions or if you want to chat! 

Hey! My name is Amber Johnson. I grew up on a farm outside of Choteau, MT, and I am now a Senior here at MSU. I am studying exercise science with the goal of attending physical therapy school. While I have been in Bozeman, I have been involved with the campus Exercise Science Club and volunteered with the adaptive horsemanship program at Eagle Mount. Outside of school, I love to hike, ski, and bake! I look forward to meeting you all and sharing some of what I have learned to help you get the most out of your time at MSU! 

 

Howdy folks!  I'm Vander, a senior MicroBio student from Havre, MT.  

I love fishing, mountain biking, climbing and peer advising of course.  I've applied to go to dental school next year, but for now I'm enjoying my last couple semesters at MSU, and I hope to be of use to other students looking to pursue a health-oriented career as well! 

Hi! My name is Nikki Baran and I'm originally from Queens, NY.  Prior to my move to Montana, I spent half of my year in Key West, FL and half in Southeast Alaska, where I worked as a glacier and kayak guide.  I love to scuba dive and sail and try and make sure I have one trip per year centered around that.  

I've been an EMT in Southeast Alaska since 2017 and it's where I connected with rural med.  I enrolled in MSU's post-bacc pre-med program in 2020 and am applying to PA school in 2024.  It's an exciting, albeit challenging, time!   

I love chatting about the PA profession and how to obtain patient care experience.  Feel free to say hello and stop by to chat anytime! 

"Welcome back! My name is Precious Ochuwa Imokhai. I like to be addressed by my Nigerian name "Ochuwa". It is pronounced "ɒ-choo-wah," with "ɒ" as in option, odd, or shock. I am from Afowa-Uzairue town in Edo State, Nigeria and I have a bachelor's degree from MSU in Biomedical Science and Organismal Biology. I am interested in venturing into the fields of Reproductive and Perinatal Psychiatry, Neonatology, and Obstetrics. I am currently gaining valuable experience by working in an Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic and volunteering in the NICU, Family Birth Center, and with an organization called "7 Cups" which provides mental health support to victims of sexual assault, anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphia. In the past, I have offered anatomy, algebra, and calculus tutoring services, worked in a sleep research lab, and volunteered with the Alzheimer's Association.
I love to crochet and cook delicacies from various cultures, including traditional Nigerian dishes and some southern Korean dishes! I crochet socks for mothers and unhoused individuals here in Bozeman and, during the pandemic, worked as a COVID tester. I have gained experience in and knowledge about medical fields by shadowing providers across the US, especially in rural Montana towns like Lewistown, Broadus, and Miles City.
As an international student venturing into healthcare, I love to provide guidance to fellow students interested in the healthcare field and am very knowledgeable about the medical school application process as an international minority student.
If you need any help with figuring out what classes will fulfill your medical school or PA school requirements,  looking for volunteer opportunities and starting a club, or if you just want to learn more about Nigeria, come say hi! 😊".

Hi! My name is Brenden Anderson. I am in theMaster of Health Sciences program and an MD applicant. I do research in the June Lab, where I study osteoarthritis and metabolomics. I spend most weekends hiking, fishing, and backpacking in Montana. Though I am always eager for my next adventure, I will always say yes to a Star Wars movie marathon. As I pursue a career in either emergency or ICU medicine, I am glad to share my experiences, knowledge, and insight as you embark on the amazing (but rigorous) journey of medicine. Feel free to drop in during my office hours to ask questions, have me read over your writing, or just chat. My research does make my schedule a little crazy, so if I am not in during my normally scheduled time, I’ll be here another time during the week.  

Hello! Myname is NateCouchand I am a Senior studying Cell Biology and Neuroscience. I am originally from Sandpoint, ID which is in the skinny part of Idaho close to Canada. My favorite hobbies include playing piano, embroidery, and soccer, amongst other things. I just recently finished studying for the MCAT and took my exam August 5th. My plans for the future include taking a gap year after this school year and hopefully attending Medical School after that. I have logged 50+ hours in job shadowing and still have no idea what profession I am set on, but my top three paths are anesthesia, gastroenterology, and Family Medicine. It is also my third year as a Resident Advisor for the university, so I am happy to answer any questions about that process or about other resources on campus. Say hi if you see me around!