Tara Albrecht

Hi guys! I'm Tara! I'm a sophomore here at Leeds and am still undecided major-wise. I lived in Will Vill my freshman year (woohoo!) and was an active part of my hall council in Williams Village North. I love the Williams Village community, and will be living in Bear Creek next year, so I will be very easily available for any Williams Village residents. I was born and raised in Utah, but have since lived in and Virginia. For now, I'm proud to call Aurora, CO my home! I was in the P2P program last year as a mentee and I couldn't be happier to be joining it now as a mentor. I love reading, skiing, and baking. I absolutely love Boulder and I couldn't be happier to let you know that you have chosen one of the best cities in the world to go to college in! I look forward to meeting you guys and being a great resource for y'all in the fall!

Taylor Andrews

What's up! My name is Taylor Andrews. I was born in Northern Virginia just outside DC. I lived there until the summer before my freshman year in high school. After I graduated 8th grade my dad landed an awesome job with Vail resorts! So we moved to nearby Louisville CO. I went to high school at Monarch in Louisville. In high school I really focused on academics and got good grade with AP classes etc... I also played soccer all four years, was on the swim team and played on the intimate Frisbee team! Coming to be a buff was a super easy choice for me because of how much I have grown to love the best state in the country. I love to ski (23 days this year!!) and hang out with friends. At CU I've kept my main focus on academics and I've really dedicated myself to school and learning. I love math, so I decided to peruse the certificate of quantitative finance! So I'm in lots of math and econ on top of all the usual B school requirements. I want to be a mentor because I enrolled in the program and it helped me a ton! It made me feel really welcome at Leeds, which is very important in my eyes. I'm excited to get to know you!

Emma Bartels Hi guys, I’m Emma and I’m a senior marketing and management major. I am the President of Student Ambassadors, I’m a part of the Athletic Business Club, and I’m also involved in Greek life. I love CU and the Buffs even though I grew up as a Husker (in Nebraska). Football games are my favorite part about fall semester, but I love all things Buffs. I have lived in Colorado for about 6 years now, but will have to admit that I don’t know how to ski or snowboard. CU and Leeds were by far the best decisions I have made, I have checked everything off my college bucket list and have one more year to make memories. I can’t wait to see you around campus!

Nate Beard

Childhood began in Atlanta and thrived in Fort Collins, Colorado. I'm super positive, laid-back and easy to get along with while also being pretty opinionated. Love having fun adventuring, meeting new people, snowboarding, soccer (most all sports), technology, art, new ideas, philosophy, history, literature, music, fly fishing, and traveling. I have been involved in clubs such as Boulder Free ride, Young Life, CU Energy club, Fly fishing club, and LAIS, but this next year I'll be focusing on Startup CU and entrepreneurship. My experiences abroad, independently and collegiately, have changed my life. I'm going to be a 5th year senior graduating May 2014, and I signed up to be a mentor because I feel like I've seen and experienced quite a bit, especially on campus with different majors and departments, so hopefully I can give some good direction and advice.

Griffin Bohn (studying abroad Fall 2013) Hi, my name is Griffin Bohm, and I am a junior marketing major here at Leeds. I am also pursuing certificates in International business and Entrepreneurial studies. I play club and am a huge fan of CU , and I am one of the leaders of the C-Unit, our student section at games. I'm an outdoor type of guy, and I really enjoy hiking and cycling. I'm excited to meet you all and help you be successful here at Leeds.

Rick Brubaker

I am a rising Sophomore majoring in finance and accounting with a minor in economics. I am from Longmont, CO but spend three years of my life in Japan. Here at CU and Leeds I am involved in the Leeds Scholars Program, Global Platinum Securities, Finance Club, and a wide variety of intramural sports. I am interested in sports (Go Broncos and Avs!), ice hockey, hiking, investing, and traveling!

George Brunet

Why hello there! My Name is George Brunet and I am a Senior Marketing Student at CU. I work at the career connection office so If you need any career advice or connections in the B-school look no further. I started the Athletic Business Club (ABC) freshman year with some fellow business students, so if you are looking to get involved in the business school and meet other business students the ABC is a great place to start! When I’m not in school or at work I enjoy biking, hiking, listening to music, and DJ’ing parties on the weekend. I have a great sense of humor and a pretty firm understanding of CU, so anything you need to know, I’m your man!

Kathryn Bywater Hi guys! My name is Katie and I am a junior HR Management major here at Leeds. I am a Colorado native and love everything to do with the outdoors - hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, wakeboarding, you name it! I am also very invested in my education, placing my academics as a top priority. On campus, I am involved in many extracurricular activities, such as Delta Sigma Pi, which is a coed international business fraternity, and Phi Sigma Pi, which is a coed national honors fraternity. I am very excited to meet all of you and I hope you love CU as much as I do!

Katherine Christensen

Hello everyone, my name is Katie Christensen! I'm originally from Boise, Idaho but am so excited to be living in Boulder, Colorado. I'm a sophomore business major with an emphasis in accounting and am pursuing a certificate in international business. In my free time I love to be outside hiking, skiing, playing soccer and basketball, or running on trails. I also love to go to movies, shop, and bake. On campus I'm also involved in the Leeds Scholars program, Delta Sigma Pi, Young Life, and intramural sports. I was in the P2P program last year and it helped me immensely. I can't wait to meet all of you!

Cassidy Clark Hello Incoming Freshmen!! My name is Cassidy Clark and I am originally from Aurora, Colorado. I’m a sophomore here at CU studying Finance and Marketing and I am also pursuing a non-business certificate in Technical Arts and Media. Besides being a Peer2Peer Mentor, I am a student ambassador, so I give tours of campus. I am a member of the professional business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, and I’m also a Leeds Scholar. When I am not in class, I love snowboarding, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and hiking. I can’t wait to meet everyone and congratulations on being a Buff!!

Adam Cohen

My name is Adam Cohen and I am currently a double degree Junior at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I have a dual emphasis in Business Administration with Accounting and Finance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am from Los Angeles, California and I love the outdoors, snowboarding, and am highly involved in Greek Life here at CU. I love Colorado and am truly blessed to be a student here.

Corbin Deleon

Hi I'm Corbin Deleon, a junior with an emphasis in HR management. I am a laid back, outgoing, positive, adventurous and motivated student. I am from Toronto, Canada originally and moved to Boca Raton, Florida for high school to play competitive . I came to Colorado for a change in scenery and new experiences, which thus far has exceeded by expectations to become the best time of my life! My hobbies in Colorado include snowboarding, hiking, tennis, basketball, attending football and basketball college games, comedy shows, music festivals and any outdoor adventures with friends. There is a lot to look forward to in Boulder Colorado via the friendly people, quality education and endless outdoor adventures, welcome!

Jill Delman

My name is Jill Delman, and I will be a sophomore this fall. I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. I am studying Management with a concentration in Human Resources, I also plan to get a certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies and a Business of Sports certificate. I love sports and being active. I am on the Club Tennis Team here at CU and participated in Intramural sports. I am also in the sorority Kappa Alpha Theta. I really like CU and Boulder because it is a great place for skiing, hiking and a lot of outdoor activities.

Margaret Devlin

Hello! My name is Maggie Devlin and I am a senior majoring in Operations Management and also getting the Real Estate Certificate. I am from the small, beautiful town of Lake George in New York State! I grew up spending as much time as possible on the lake, boating and camping! After spending freshman year in upstate New York, I realized it was time for a new adventure so I transferred to CU! I could not have made better decision- I love Boulder and being a BUFF! In my free time I enjoy skiing, hiking, and music concerts so Colorado is the place to be! Leeds is a great environment and I am so excited to meet you all this fall!

Alessandra DeWitt Hi my name is Alessandra DeWitt and I’m a senior Marketing and Operations major at the Leeds school. I have been working in the Undergraduate Student Engagement Office in Leeds for the past two years and help run the Business of Sports program and the Business Certificate program. I have been helping with the P2P program for the past two years and joined my freshmen year. I really love this program because I enjoy meeting you all and helping you through your first year of college. I am also in one of the business fraternities, Alpha Kappa Psi, the Professional Mentoring program (PMP), and the Diverse Scholars Program. Outside of school I love baking desserts, running, playing tennis, going to football games and spending as much time as I can in the sun. I would love to help you find your niche at this amazing school. Can't wait to meet you!!

Julia Donahue Hey there! I’m Julia and a junior here at Leeds. I absolutely love the business school and am a Leeds Ambassador (I give tours) and work in the mentoring office. I am also the philanthropy chair for my sorority. When I’m not in class, I love dancing, skiing, and hiking. I’m pursuing a marketing emphasis and an international business certificate. While you’re reading this, I will be wandering the streets of Paris and eating my share of crepes as a summer study abroad student.

Thomas Duggan

I'm Tommy Duggan and I'm a sophomore. I'm from Broomfield, CO and my major is Business-Undecided right now, but I'm leaning toward finance. I like to play basketball, fish, hike, climb Fourteeners and basically anything “Colorado”. I'm also a huge Colorado sports fan, or at least until the Broncos ripped my heart out and the Nuggets stomped on it. At CU, I'm part of the Leeds Scholars, work for the Office of Parent Relations, volunteer for the Conference on World Affairs, and yes, I am an intramural champion. I also got a 4.0 freshmen year so I must have done something right and I'd love to share study tips with you as well as help you get involved. I look forward to helping you make this year your best yet!

Alex Fenimore

Hey there! My name is Alex, and I am a junior here at the Leeds school. Little about me: I have a strong belief that college is all about finding the balance between work and play. I am currently the VP of Corporate Relations for the finance club and I’m also a new Alpha Kappa Psi member (one of the two fabulous professional business fraternities we have on campus). In my free time, I enjoy long sunset hikes, every Disney movie ever made, and tubing down Boulder Creek (best time of your life). I’d LOVE to meet you, request me!

Justin Freedman Hey everyone, my name is Justin Freedman and I am going to be a senior marketing major here at Leeds. I'm from Parker, Colorado and I enjoy skiing, playing ice hockey and being outdoors. I'm a returning mentor and I am also on Leeds Council. In addition to these extracurricular activities I'm a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. I work in the Accounting and Procurement office and take part in the Professional Mentorship Program through Leeds. I look forward to welcoming you to Leeds and showing you the ropes.

Jake Golm Hey I'm Jake and I'm a sophomore at Boulder with an undecided major. I'm from Maui and love water sports like kiting and surfing. I grew up playing basketball and my favorite team is the heat. At Boulder I play intramural basketball, and in the winter I snowboard. I'm excited to be working with the P2P program next year

Ellyn Green My name is Ellyn and I’m a junior from Littleton, CO. I am currently deciding between an emphasis in accounting or finance. I am very involved in the Business School and Greek life here at CU. I love to stay active by spending time outdoors and hanging out with friends. I love to ski, hike, and play soccer! I look forward to helping freshmen with adjusting to the new lifestyles that CU has to offer. Go Buffs!!

Sarah Gronet Hello! I’m Sarah and I am a Junior majoring in marketing here at Leeds, as well as a certificate in International Business. I am from Princeton, New Jersey. I love spending my free time with my friends and family. Besides hanging out with friends I also love to snowboard, shop, and watch movies. At CU I am a member of Boulder Free ride, and am on the executive board of my sorority. There is absolutely no other school that compares to CU, and I hope you love Boulder as much as I do. I am here to help you with anything and everything!

Laura Hammerman (studying abroad Fall 2013) Hi! My name is Laura Hammerman and I am a Senior Marketing and Finance major, pursuing a certificate in Entrepreneurship as well. I am involved in club , the Professional Mentorship Program, and P2P. This summer, I have two amazing internships with a company in the outdoor industry and an advertising agency! In my free time, you will find me outside on a picnic, hiking, backpacking, swimming, or cooking! I love getting coffee, froyo, and smoothies with friends, and end up spending most of my money on these things. I love traveling, and will be studying abroad in Prague in the fall! I am so excited to meet you and can't wait to help make your freshman year amazing!

Andrew Hanna I'm from Denver, Colorado and am a sophomore in Leeds studying operations management and the real estate certificate program. I'm a member of the Real Estate Club here at Leeds. My interests and hobbies include outdoor activities, working out, technology, reading, , and skiing. I like trying new things and meeting new people.

Alexa Hoops Hi there! My name is Lexie Hoops and I am a senior (hard to believe) Finance major, working towards a Socially Responsible Enterprise certificate. I'm from right here in Boulder, Colorado and love going to school so close to home. When I'm not studying or being an active member in Greek Life, you'll find me hiking or skiing (anything outdoors), exercising, or hanging out with friends and family. I'm passionate about my studies but always make room for fun! I can't wait to mentor some of you through what is sure to be the most incredible year.

Jonathan House My name is Jonny House and I am a senior studying Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurial studies at the Leeds school of business. My hobbies include snowboarding, mountain biking, skiing, road biking, hiking, live music, camping, occasional climbing, watching SEC football (I am originally from Alabama), and any other Colorado hobby I can get into. I take any opportunity I can find to travel - I studied abroad in Italy a few years ago and will be living in London this summer to participate in the London Finance Seminar offered through CU. This is my first semester working with the P2P mentorship program and I look forward to working with anyone who is interested.

Nick Isaacs

Hi there! Thanks for stopping to read my bio, allow me to introduce myself, I’m Nick, a senior here at Leeds. Monday through Friday I split my time between studying (I am a management major, pursuing minors in computer science and economics, as well as a CESR certificate) and my job/passion of working as a software development intern at a startup in beautiful downtown Boulder. But enough with the boring stuff, on the weekends I love to ski, golf, downhill bike, enjoy the mountains, travel to new places and (ahem, nerd alert) writing software (my latest idea, Facebook for Dogs, is going to make millions). I have been a part of the P2P program since my first year here at CU and my fantastic mentor inspired me to become a mentor myself.

Cooper Jacobs My name is cooper Jacobs. I am from evergreen Colorado. I am a finance and accounting major along with the real estate certificate. I spent my summers in Michigan growing up and I love to fish and be around boats and the water. I love everything about Colorado and can't imagine living anywhere else. I do like to travel and I spent my last summer seeing Europe.

Alex Jankovsky Hello! My name is Alex, and I am a junior at Leeds. My emphasis is in finance and I also plan to pursue a masters in accounting! I play on the women's club soccer team here at CU. Like most Boulderites, I enjoy skiing and hiking, but I also love to scuba dive! I would be honored to guide you through your first year at Leeds as a mentor and wish you the best in all endeavors!

John Joyce

Hi! My name is Johnny Joyce and I am currently a sophomore student at CU. I am planning to major in finance here at the Leeds School of Business. I am from Denver, Colorado where I attended Cherry Creek High School. At Cherry Creek, I played football for four years. I love most all sports and love to ski. I have 2 brothers; one older and one younger. I would consider myself a very easy going person who can get along with almost anyone. After college, I hope to work in real estate or in a sporting business of any kind.

Alyssa Kent Hello! I'm Alyssa Kent and I am a junior majoring in Finance. I moved to Colorado from Carmel, Indiana so I could be closer to the mountains. I love skiing more than anything and playing outside/enjoying the sunshine with my friends. Food is awesome, so is camping, longboarding, and yoga. Music is my passion and I am always down for going to concerts. Boulder is a beautiful place and I am so fortunate to live here. I cannot wait to meet you all!

Donald Kirby Hey Ladies and Gentlemen! My name is Donald Kirby and I’m a junior at the business school. I am from Durango, Colorado located in the gorgeous San Juan Mountains and I love the outdoors. I am huge a sports fan and attend many concerts. I really enjoy hiking, long boarding and tubing down the river. Apart from the exquisite mountain scene I am the President of the CU American Marketing Association and I love CU! I am always down to do something, so hit me up and let’s have fun.

Connor Knutson Hi, my name is Connor Knutson and I am a senior at Leeds; originally from Parker, Colorado. I am majoring in Finance and pursuing a certificate in Real Estate. I have been a peer mentor for the past two years, and have really enjoyed it. Last summer, I interned for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in Denver and I am currently an intern for Tebo Development Company in Boulder. My background allows me to help my mentees make decisions with what they want to do with their future. I love playing hockey, snowboarding and wakeboarding. I also have been very involved at CU; member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Co-Founder and executive of the Leeds’ Athletic Business Club and a student assistant for the Accounting and Procurement department at Leeds. I am looking forward to being a mentor again this year, and am very excited to help you adjust to college life!

Kelsey Lee

I'm Kelsey Lee and I'm from Denver, Colorado! I'm a Sophomore pursuing a Marketing major with a certificate in International Business. I was a mentee last year for the P2P program and I'm also involved in Young Life. I'm also a part of the Greek community on campus and I am very active in that as well! In my free time I love running, hanging out with my friends, skiing, playing tennis and hiking. Welcome to CU, you guys are going to love it!

Anthony Levy My name’s Anthony, I play guitar, and I can’t grow a beard to save my life. I skydive, snowboard, and pretty much every other board sport for that matter. I like long walks on the beach, frolf, and I own my own non-profit called Technology Bridges where we teach old folks “how to computer”. I’m an operations management major with a certificate in International Business, and I made it to state for diving in high school. I’m from St. Louis, Missouri, and man (or mam), am I glad to be here in Boulder. I’m obsessed with people, saving the environment and the human spirit; I hate politics/media, and I’m going to own my own global business one day that is going to change the world.

Harken Maguire

Hi all! My name is Harken Maguire and I was born in Seattle Washington. I have spent time living in Central Washington, Taos New Mexico, and Southern California. I am very active and I have competed in various sports including but not limited to: motocross, snowboarding, skiing, surfing, , football, , etc. Nowadays I spend my time studying finance and marketing, fly fishing, snowboarding, and leading my fraternity. I love experiencing new things and hanging out. I can't wait for another year at the greatest university in the world!

Carleigh Maloney Hello Future Buffs! My name is Carleigh Maloney and I am a junior from Santa Barbara, CA. I'm a double degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing and Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising (as well as an Entrepreneurship certificate). I recently joined one of the co-ed professional business fraternities at Leeds and am also very involved in Greek Life on campus; currently the president of my sorority. I love the outdoors and try to get up to the mountains every weekend in the winter to snowboard or hike when it’s sunny! I’m embarrassingly crafty (Pinterest anyone?) and love to bake! Overall, I’m passionate about CU and cannot wait to share my experiences with you!

Alexa McNaul

Hi guys! My name's Alexa and I am a sophomore originally from Denver, Colorado. I can't explain how much I love being at CU and it's only my second year here! I was a part of P2P as a freshman and it was such a help in adjusting to college. I can't wait to help you guys learn about campus and what it's like to be a part of Leeds! I am a member of one of the professional fraternities on campus and love everything Colorado; skiing, hiking, and just being outside! Get ready for a great year at an amazing school!

Maggie Melvin Hello! My name is Maggie and I am a Junior Finance Major in the Business School. I am from Chicago, but have fallen in love with the mountains in Colorado. I like to do anything outside from hiking, skateboarding, snowboarding, and camping, to going to concerts and just kickin’ it with my friends. I can help you out with all your freshman concerns and inquiries from school to what to do on the weekends. I'm friendly and creative, and I look forward to helping you guys out.

Danielle Miller Hi there! My name is Danielle Miller and I can’t tell you how excited I am for each one of you! You picked the best university! I am currently a junior at Leeds and am double majoring in finance and marketing, while pursuing a certificate in entrepreneurship! I’m obsessed with food, making Boulder the perfect place to call home. Other than finding the best dives to dine at, my hobbies are hiking, running, going to Pearl St. (adorable!), hanging out with friends, and staying active in the Leeds community. I am part of the Greek system here at Boulder, as well as an active member of the professional fraternity Delta Sigma Pi. I can’t wait to get to know you and hope to help make your freshman year the best!

Haley Miller I am an accounting major and I am planning on getting my masters in accounting. I love to dance, run, hike and be outdoors. I am also a member of Delta Gamma sorority. I love Boulder, and exploring new places to eat or hang out at, and can't wait to show you all what to look forward to in these next 4 years!

Sarah Molk Hi guys! My name is Sarah and I am a junior majoring in marketing and pursuing a career in fashion, entertainment or public relations. I am born and raised in Colorado; so naturally I became a buff! I am an active member in Greek life and serve on the board of my sorority. Outside of the Greek community I am a member of the CU Gold Leadership Program and volunteer throughout the Boulder community. In my free time I try to spend most of my time outside, being active, hanging out with friends, going to farmer's markets and relaxing.

Katherine Moore

Hi everyone! My name is Katie Moore and I am a senior studying

Accounting and pursuing a certificate in leadership. I am originally from

Austin, Texas but consider Colorado my home. I love everything that this state has to offer and am a big fan of spending as much time as I can in the mountains either snowboarding or hiking. I believe CU Boulder to be the best school in the nation and am obsessed with this city! On the weekends you'll find me at the Fox or Boulder theatre enjoying some live music, casually hanging out with friends, or studying on Norlin quad. I love meeting new people and staying involved, and I can't wait to get to know you!

Brian Newman Hi, my name is Brian Newman and I’m a sophomore in the Leeds school of business. I plan to declare Finance as my area of emphasis. I grew up in a small mountain town outside of Boulder called Nederland. I spend most of my time outdoors hanging out with friends and listening to music. I play a variety of sports, but my favorite two are skiing and golf. My favorite activities in Boulder include hiking, lawn golf, tossing a Frisbee, and of course watching the Buffs win. I’m very excited to be a part of this program and meet my new mentees.

Drew Noolas My name is Drew Noolas and I am a junior here at Leeds. I am doing a dual emphasis in Operations and Information Management. I was born and raised in Boulder, CO, so I am very familiar with the city and I would not want to be going to school anywhere else in the world. I am the youngest of three boys in my family and all of us have gone to CU. I went to Boulder High School where I played baseball, basketball, a season of football, and golf. If I am not hanging out with my friends or family I am probably doing something active. This is my second year as a P2P mentor and I hope to continue to improve as a mentor so that I can help you get involved here at CU. Go Buffs!

Justin Orens

My name is Justin and I'm a sophomore at Leeds and am currently open option. I'm from California and lived in the Los Angeles area for all of my life. I love to travel and spend time outside whether it's hiking, skiing, or just hanging out with friends while enjoying the nice weather. I also really like music, funny movies, and Chipotle. In addition to Peer2Peer, I'm involved in Greek life here at CU.

Michael Plucinsky

I am from Lakewood, Colorado. I went to Mullen High School in Denver where I played basketball, tennis, and was a member of the National Honor’s Society. I am currently a junior at Leeds with an emphasis in Marketing. Besides the P2P Mentorship Program, I am also a part of the Professional Mentorship Program. Since I have lived in Colorado my entire life, I am a huge fan of all Colorado sport teams (especially the Denver Nuggets).

Hannah Pobar Hi there! I am a Senior information management major pursuing certificates in both entrepreneurship and technology, art & media. I'm from Parker, Colorado and currently run my own small business as a lifestyle and wedding photographer (hannahtruly.com). I love Leeds and have found such an incredible sense of belonging here as a member of the professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi and through StartupCU, a club centered on the entrepreneurial culture in Boulder. I have a heart for vanilla lattes, photography/design, tech start-ups, and good books.

Lauren Potter Hey there, my name is Lauren Potter. I am a junior double major in Operations Management and Human Resources Management. I also am pursuing a certificate in the Business of Sports program. I hope to minor in the Technology Arts and Media program as well. I'm a part of Leeds Ambassadors in which I give tours of the business school. I also have an internship with the football program where I assist in recruiting and operations. I have a love for football, photography/videography and my dog!

Faith Prager

Hello future buffs!! My name is Faith Prager and I will be a Junior this coming fall majoring in accounting and vocal performance. I absolutely love being a double major, even though it is challenging, because I get to do what I love every single day. I was born and raised in Colorado, and it is a family tradition to be a buff! I am also a member of the Christian sorority Alpha Delta Chi!! (We recently won Greek week!) When I am not singing, I am loving on my sisters, hanging outdoors, studying, or cheering on the buffs!

Chase Prieve Hi! My name is Chase Prieve. I am a fifth year senior here at Leeds looking to graduate May 2014 with a double emphasis in Marketing and Management and certificates in the Business of Sports and International Marketing. This summer I am studying abroad in Brussels as part of my International Marketing certificate requirements. I am an avid runner, outdoor enthusiast, and am involved in a clubs and organizations here at CU. Overall I would say I am a very outgoing kind of guy who's here to help you make the best transition from high school to college. I look forward to seeing you around campus this coming school year!"

Ryan Raso Hello and welcome to Buffalo country! My name is Ryan and I’m a sophomore in the business school. My area of emphasis is marketing, but I am also pursuing a dual degree in the journalism school studying advertising. I’m from Colorado and enjoy the crazy weather, mountains, towns and everything in between that makes this the best state to live in. I am on the team so you can find me on the sidelines at sports games, or working at my on campus job. I’m a crazy buff lover that feels lucky every day to go to school at such a great place. I can’t wait to meet you all, and as always, GO BUFFS!

Ursula Reichle Hi! I'm Ursula, I'm a sophomore at CU pursuing a major in marketing. I'm very involved on campus especially in Greek life. I'm a member of both a social sorority and a professional business fraternity. I'm a Colorado native and love all of the wonderful things our beautiful state has to offer! Being outdoors is important to me and in the summer I love to go hiking and running, while in the winter I go skiing. I enjoy trying new foods, and Boulder offers a wide variety of restaurant options. I love to have a good a time and I'm looking forward to working with a mentee!

Stephen Rodriguez Hey everyone! My name is Stephen Rodriguez and I am a Junior year here at the Leeds School of Business. I am currently a Marketing major and am working on a couple of certificates and minors. I am originally from Orlando, Florida, but I have lived in Colorado since 2002. I enjoy being involved here at Leeds and I am a member of the Athletic Business Club. My hobbies include playing basketball and golf, attending concerts, skateboarding, hanging out with friends, and staying fit, just to name a few. Others find me easy to get along with, as I am outgoing and don’t take myself too serious.

Graeme Rothe Hey my name is Graeme Rothe! I am from Southern California and am a Junior Marketing Major at CU. Although Southern California is great, I love the mountains and never want to leave Colorado! I currently am the president of the Club Water Polo team, am part of the CU American Marketing Association (CUAMA), and am a Marketing Operations Intern at a software company in Boulder called Rally Software. I love to do pretty much anything outside. I mainly spend my free time either mountain biking, snowboarding, or just doing something active outside. I am excited to meet you all and help you with getting adjusted to being a Buff

Maddison Saavedra Hello everyone! My name is Maddison, but most of my friends call me Maddie. I grew up just 45 minutes away in the suburbs of Highlands Ranch, CO. Currently I am going into my junior year here at the University of Colorado as a dual emphasis information and operations management. I belong to the lifelong sisterhood of Alpha Phi and absolutely love it; I serve on the executive board as the Vice President of Chapter Operations. I am also involved in CU Student Government where I serve as a Representative at Large as well as Vice Speaker of Representative Council. I am very involved with the Annex, a college Christian ministry. My faith is something that is very important to me and something that helped me survive my first year here! Balancing work and fun is a crucial skill you must master in your time at CU. The University of Colorado has a lot of opportunities to offer, I hope that you enjoy your first year as much as I did!

Jason Schira Hey guys, my name is Jason Schira and I'm a junior from Niwot, CO. I'm majoring in marketing with a minor in economics. I'm definitely a work hard/play hard kind of guy. I take my studies very seriously, and at the same time I love spending time with my friends, playing and watching sports (go Buffs!), and enjoying everything else Boulder has to offer. I've had an unbelievable time here at CU, both in the classroom and out, and I look forward to meeting you guys and showing you all that CU Boulder has to offer. I'm excited for you all and I know you'll love it here!

Jake Silverman What’s Up! I’m Jake and I am a senior majoring in operations and information management from Philadelphia. I studied abroad in Gold Coast, Australia last semester and started the Business of Sports club here at Leeds. I am an avid snowboarder and surfer and I also enjoy ice hockey, mountain biking, running, and fishing. I am a huge Philly sports fan, and of course an even bigger Buffs fan. I am a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and I think there is no better place to go to school than here at CU!

Caroline Solak Hi, my name is Caroline Solak! I consider myself a native Coloradoan, born in Chicago and raised in a charming, tourist town in Southern Colorado. I am a Junior at the Leeds School of Business with an emphasis in Marketing. At Leeds I have been a part of Leeds Council and P2P for two years. I am also involved in the CU Greek Community, being a part of Alpha Phi! I love being outdoors in beautiful Boulder as well as spending time with friends and traveling when I can! The last two years at CU have been unforgettable and I cannot wait to meet all my new mentees!

Andrew Speck My name is Andrew Speck and I am a senior in the Leeds School of Business and a native Coloradan. I love being active and I spend most of my time snowboarding, mountain biking and playing intramural sports such as basketball and ice hockey at CU. I am also involved around campus and have been on Leeds Council while also holding the role of Vice President of my fraternity. I love to travel and just returned home from sailing around the world on the Semester at Sea program. I take my school work seriously and get all my work done in a timely manner so I can have as much free time as possible to enjoy beautiful Boulder Colorado.

Mike Sullivan Hey future Buffs! My name is Mike Sullivan and I’m a senior at Leeds. I am really into sports and I’m a huge Broncos, Rockies and Nuggets fan. I grew up in Seattle, WA, but moved to Highlands Ranch, CO before my freshman year in high school and played basketball for three years. I take my academics pretty seriously, but I also live by the motto “Work hard, play hard”. Intramurals are extremely fun and I have been on several teams. I am easy to get along with and look forward to meeting all of you in August. Get pumped.

Neely Surmeier Hi, my name is Neely Surmeier, and I am from Durango, Colorado. I am senior finance major pursuing a certificate in Socially Responsible Enterprise. In my spare time I am spending time outdoors hiking, running, and skiing. I love spending time with my friends on Pearl Street, going to football games, painting, and traveling. I am involved in Greek life, the Leeds Professional Mentorship Program, and just returned from a semester of studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. I look forward to helping with the adjustment to college life and showing you all incredible options available at CU Boulder! GO BUFFS!

Baylee Thennell Hi! I’m Baylee. I’m a senior double majoring in Marketing and Finance here at Leeds. I was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado and attended Regis Jesuit High School. I attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for my freshman year and am thrilled to be back in Colorado at CU! Go Buffs! I love all sports and being active. I am also involved in Greek life here on campus. I quickly realized why CU and the Leeds School of Business was the perfect place for me because of its great students, professors, clubs, and so much more. I’m so excited to help you find your place within Leeds and CU, too!

Serenity Torres Hi, my name is Serenity Torres and I am a senior studying Operations Management and pursuing a certificate in International Business. I am from Southern California and love the sunny days. However, I fell in love with Boulder and the snow; but unfortunately I'm not coordinated enough to go down the ski slopes. Last year I studied abroad in Spain and traveled Europe- which has given me a new passion for traveling. I enjoy watching and playing sports and am an avid LA Dodgers/Lakers fan! I cherish the academic experience that I've had here at Leeds and CU and love all the new friends I have met along the way. I can't wait to meet you and show you around CU!! I hope to help make it the best 4 years! GO BUFFS!

Nik Treece

Hey everyone my name is Nik Treece. I am a junior studying marketing and HR management. I am a very outgoing person who loves meeting new people. I really enjoy the outdoors, sports, and hanging out with friends. I am currently the president of the Athletic Business Club and have been involved in various other clubs and events. I have loved my time so far here at Leeds and I look forward to meeting you helping you accomplish the same!

Nicholas Tuttle My name is Nicholas Tuttle and I am originally from Denver, CO. I went to Cherry Creek High School and I love to play sports; especially basketball, , and soccer. I am a sophomore at Leeds and have yet to declare my business empasis. One of my favorite things to do is go to the mountains whether it is skiing in the winter or hiking fourteen thousand feet peaks in the summer! I love camping and being outdoors with my friends. I am also a brother in the professional business fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, and an interesting fact about me is that I have been skydiving.

Alexa Urratio Hi everyone! My name is Lexie Urratio and I’m from Mission Viejo, CA. I am a Junior studying Human Resources Management here at Leeds. I love all sports, being active and spending time with my friends because they mean the world to me! I am also involved with the Greek community here at CU and absolutely love it! I’m really outgoing, talkative and love meeting new people so get to know me! I look forward to meeting all you incoming freshman! Go Buffs☺

Sasha Veytsman My name is Sasha Veytsman and I am a junior Marketing major in the Leeds School of Business. I've been in P2P for the past two years, first as a mentee and then as a mentor. Originally from New Jersey, I have found a new love for my home in Colorado as well as CU; while I still understand the difficulty of being so far from home. I enjoy being outdoors and going to all the awesome concerts Colorado has to offer. I'm super excited for the upcoming school year and to meet all the incoming buffs!

Abby Vollmer Hi, my name is Abby Vollmer and I am a Senior Finance major! I am from Cincinnati, Ohio and spent spring semester junior year in Florence, Italy. I am involved in the Business School and Greek life here at CU. I love to stay active by spending time outdoors and hanging out with friends and family. School is very important to me and I look forward to sharing my tips regarding school, time management and the general adjustment issues to incoming students!

Hannah Williams

Welcome to CU! My name is Hannah Williams and I am a senior at the University of Colorado. I have been involved in the Peer2Peer Program since I was a freshman and found it to be very beneficial in learning about CU and how to adapt in college. I love studying Finance and have really enjoyed the courses and professors at CU. In my free time I enjoy snowboarding, hiking, playing soccer and spending time with my dogs, friends and family. I have been involved in many different organizations and clubs at CU and love playing intramurals as well

Megan Wuebbolt Hey! My name is Megan Wuebbolt and I am a sophomore in the business school. I'm from Western NY and came to CU not knowing a single soul. I am one of four girls, yes four, and were all a year apart. Let’s just say my family could never go on vacation during basketball season because then half the team was gone! I was a mentee last year and had a great experience! I love to snowboard, ski, play soccer, and hike. I'm very outgoing and try to get involved in every! I love CU, like I'm legitimately obsessed, and I hope you will be too! Can't wait to meet you all!

J.D. Yaklich

My name is J.D. Yaklich and I am a junior marketing major here at CU. I am from Englewood, CO so I didn’t have to travel far to enjoy the Boulder sunshine and great education CU provides. This is my first year mentoring with Peer2Peer and I am very excited to work with my mentees. I am Vice President of Student Ambassadors and have also worked with the Athletics Department since coming to CU. I try to stay busy, but always make time for some fun in my schedule. I have always been a Buffs fan so going to football and basketball games is a highlight for me. I also enjoy playing sports, going to concerts and hanging out with my friends. I love going to CU and am very excited to help you have an amazing year.

Katelyn Yoss (mentoring Leeds Scholars only) Hi! I'm Katelyn a senior studying accounting. I moved here from a small town in Texas that is basically the opposite of Boulder in every way. I love CU and Colorado! I get out to the mountains as much as I can on the weekends for skiing, hiking, and any other outdoor adventure. I am a terrible cook, and a pretty enthusiastic line-dancer! I'd love to meet you, and hope you enjoy your time here as much as I have!

Taylor Young Hi! My name is Taylor Young and I am a junior here at CU. I grew up in Littleton Colorado, but my freshman year of high school I moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. I am double majoring in marketing and management. Apart from school, I love to ski, hike and do anything outdoors. I have played soccer since I was little and I am still very passionate about it. I also love to spend time with my friends and family and read in my spare time. I am also a part of the Greek community here at CU. I am enjoying every moment that I have here at school, just as I hope you do as well!