AGNR Peer Mentors are here to help! Feel free to drop by Symons Hall, Room 0107 in-person or email a peer mentor to request an appointment!
Meet your AGNR Peer Mentors!
AREC
![Olivia is standing on a grassy lawn, smiling at the camera](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-08/Olivia%20Knott%20%281%29.jpg?itok=rH8g8XZu)
Olivia Knott (she/her) is a senior from Havertown, PA majoring in Agricultural Resource Economics with a concentration in Agribusiness and a minor in Global Poverty. On campus, she is a member of two co-ed professional fraternities, Epsilon Eta (environmental) and Delta Sigma Pi (business/econ). She likes spending time outside, traveling, and cooking new recipes. (oknott25@umd.edu)
ANSC
![Megan is dressed in grey overalls, smiling and hugging a lamb on the campus farm](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-10/IMG_0663%202.jpg?itok=L5f5q080)
Megan Baranowsky (she/her) is a junior Animal Science major pursuing a minor in General Business. She is from Vienna, VA, where she works as a vet tech in her free time. On campus, Megan works in the Canine Language & Perception Lab and is also very involved as the Vice President for One Health Club, Co-Service Chair for Pre-Vet Society, Group Leader for Terps Raising Pups, and member of PSE (a co-ed business fraternity). Outside of the classroom, Megan enjoys visiting Bean, the UMD Campus Farm cat, and taking her dogs on hikes whenever she gets the chance. (megbaran@umd.edu)
ANSC
![Katie is standing in front of McKeldin Mall and smiling at the camera](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-08/unnamed%20-%20Kathryn%20Grow.png?itok=mUHtInfC)
Katie Grow (she/her) is a junior from Clarksburg, Maryland and is majoring in Animal Sciences: Pre-Professional and minoring in Entomology. She is currently the President of the Pre-veterinary Society and the Vice President of Block and Bridle; she is also a member of One Health Club and Sigma Alpha: Professional Agriculture Sorority. She is also a student in the Honors College and currently serves on the University Honors Student Board. Outside of school, she is a veterinary technician and she works as a Keeper Aide for the Great Apes at the Smithsonian Zoo. (kgrow1@terpmail.umd.edu)
ENSP
![Cartoon Testudo holding up a sign that says AGNR](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-08/AGNR%20Testudo%20Profile%20Pic_0.jpg?itok=TPa9dV-Z)
New ENSP Peer Mentor Coming Soon!
ENST
![Caroline working in the field, smiling as the sun sets](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-08/3EC9D651-3814-4F33-A058-3F15BB16BA1E_1_105_c%20-%20Caroline%20Grace%20Melton.jpeg?itok=xT7H-4Lr)
Caroline Melton (she/her) is a sophomore from Kensington, MD, majoring in Environmental Science and Technology: Soil and Watershed Sciences with a minor in Geochemistry. After graduation, she hopes to continue her education and earn her Master's in Environmental Science. On campus, she is a member of Epsilon Eta, the professional environmental science fraternity, and loves spending time outside and hiking. (cmelton@umd.edu)
DIET/NFSC
![Kaity is smiling and tipping her pink baseball cap at the camera](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-08/Kaity%20Deaner%20-%20Photo%20of%20me%20-%20Kaitlyn%20P%20Deaner.jpg?itok=P3pr9h1b)
Kaity Deaner (she/her) is a junior majoring in Dietetics. She's from Port Deposit, MD, and plans on becoming a Registered Dietitian after graduation. In addition to being an AGNR Peer Mentor, she is also an AGNR Ambassador, Co-Events Coordinator for Preventing Sexual Assault, and is a member of the Student Dietetic Association. (kdeaner@terpmail.umd.edu)
FDSC/NUTR
![Kevin is wearing a grey heathered tee and smiling for the camera](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-10/IMG_3577.jpg?itok=EU2irTC-)
Kevin Lam (he/him) is a sophomore from Philadelphia and is majoring in Food Science. On campus, Kevin participates in the Food Science Club, Terrapin Record Label, and WMUC Radio; in his free time, he enjoys cooking, playing squash, and learning both piano and guitar. After graduation, Kevin plans to pursue a career with FDA or USDA. Until then, he is continuing to explore other exciting opportunities in the food industry. (klam1238@umd.edu)
LARC/AGST
![Grazelle is standing in front of a fountain and palm trees, smiling with a lady bug on her hand](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-08/IMG_6608%20%281%29%20-%20Grazelle%20Ann%20G.%20Giray.jpg?itok=9FKV-UZX)
Grazelle Giray (she/her) is a junior majoring in Landscape Architecture and Sustainability Studies minor from New Carrollton, Maryland. One day, she plans to work at an urban design landscape architecture firm that specializes in sustainability and planting design. On campus, she volunteers at the UMD Community Learning Garden and is a member of SASLA and Epsilon Eta. (ggiray@terpmail.umd.edu)
PLSC/AGST
![Cartoon Testudo holding up a sign that says AGNR](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-08/AGNR%20Testudo%20Profile%20Pic.jpg?itok=0T8mX7MC)
New PLSC/AGST Peer Mentor Coming Soon!
Institute of Applied Agriculture
![Jason is smiling and standing in front of a window, wearing a grey jacket over a red tee.](/arec.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/sites/agnr.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-01/20240130_144427.jpg?itok=-0mZ4XlF)
Jason Lee (he/him) hails from Ellicott City, MD and just recently graduated from the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) where he studied Agricultural Leadership & Communications. Now a junior majoring in Agricultural & Resource Economics, he is strongly interested in agricultural economic policy and the political process. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys hiking, playing guitar, reading, and participating in university clubs like Paint & Shells and Vintage Voices. (jlee1103@umd.edu)
*All AGNR Majors
Don't see someone with the same AGNR major/concentration as yours? Don't FRET!
Each Peer Mentor is trained to assist students from any AGNR major. Therefore, if you do not see a Peer Mentor with your major or cannot meet with them at their scheduled office hours, feel free to meet with any of the Peer Mentors!
Each Peer Mentor is trained to assist students from any AGNR major. Therefore, if you do not see a Peer Mentor with your major or cannot meet with them at their scheduled office hours, feel free to meet with any of the Peer Mentors!
What is an AGNR Peer Mentor?
Peer Mentors are an important resource in the College of AGNR. This service offers students a chance to talk with a fellow classmate about everyday campus issues, advising, registration, and more.
Peer Mentors are selected AGNR upperclassmen who have achieved good academic success while maintaining an active schedule of extracurricular activities, work, service, and more. Peer Mentors know how to manage time and get the most out of the university, and best of all, they speak your language - Peer Mentors are one of you!
What can a Peer Mentor do for me?
The Peer Mentors are available to answer questions such as the following:
- What in the world is a 4-year plan and how am I supposed to make one?
- VENUS has me bogged down; what am I doing wrong when trying to create my class schedule?
- CHEM231 is not going very well; where can I get some real help?
- My advisor's great when I need to talk about classes in my major, but isn't there someone who knows the ropes who can help me with a residence hall issue?
- Are there things I should be doing to prepare for my advising appointments?
Peer Mentors are in a position to help with the technical aspects of course selection, schedule building, online registration, GENED requirements, general academic policy guidance, and 4-year plan and Benchmark creation. Peer Mentors can also put you in touch with other UM staff for additional help. They interact closely with the college's Office of Academic Programs (Student Services, 0107 Symons).
What is the AGNR Peer Mentor Policy?
It is the policy of the college that all new freshmen visit a Peer Mentor before scheduling an appointment with their faculty advisor. The time with the Peer Mentors will be used to check 4-year plans, Benchmark progress, as well as select a preliminary class schedule for the next term for review with their advisor. All AGNR students will continue this pre-advising appointment with a Peer Mentor for four semesters.
Peer Mentor Schedule
Fall 2024 Schedule Coming Soon!