Peer Mentors

Olivia Knott (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in Agricultural & Resource Economics and minoring in Global Poverty. She is from Havertown, Pennsylvania and is interested in sustainable business strategies that help organizations combat issues relating to climate change. She is also a member of Epsilon Eta, a professional environmental fraternity in AGNR. (oknott25@terpmail.umd.edu)

Beca Fuquen (they/them) is a junior pursuing a dual degree in Animal Science and Studio Art. They are a huge fan of the College of AGNR, as it has provided so many opportunities to learn and grow, and they are very involved on campus, with groups like the Maryland Equestrian Club and Sigma Alpha. Outside of school, Beca loves camping, swimming, hiking, playing video games, and listening to music. (rfuquen@terpmail.umd.edu)

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)

Maria Lanasa (she/her) is a senior double-majoring in Operations Management & Business Analytics and Environmental Science & Policy with a concentration in Environmental Economics. On campus, she serves as a member of the AGNR Dean's Student Advisory Council and is the current Vice President of ENSPire. She is from Gaithersburg, Maryland, and her favorite place to study on campus is the McKeldin Library Portico. (milanasa@terpmail.umd.edu)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Grace Tisone (she/her) is majoring in Plant Science with a concentration in Plant Biology. She is from Prince Frederick, Maryland and wants to attend graduate school to work in research. On campus, she is an AGNR Student Ambassador, member of Sigma Alpha, and the PSLA Representative for the AGNR Dean's Student Advisory Council. She also works in a plant genetics lab and is serving as a 2023 Campus Ambassador for Agriculture Future of America (AFA). In her free time she loves to travel and learn about agriculture in different cultures. (gtisone@terpmail.umd.edu)