Peer Mentors

Maddie Caiazzo (she/her) is a sophomore from Bel Air, MD, majoring in Agricultural and Resource Economics, as well as Environmental Science and Technology: Ecological Technology Design. She is currently the Vice President of Finance for the Food Science Club. Maddie is also a student in the Gemstone Honors Program, where she serves on the Gemstone Leadership Council, is a CONNECT Mentor, and is researching Maryland's saltwater intrusion with a small team of undergraduates. Outside of school, she likes to ride her horse, go thrifting, and line dancing. (mcaiazzo@umd.edu)

Katie Grow (she/her) is a senior from Clarksburg, MD, 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)

Katrina Hall (she/her) is a Junior from Baltimore, MD, majoring in Animal Sciences: Pre-Professional. Before that, she completed her certificate in Agricultural Business Management with the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA). Katrina is a member of the Pre-Veterinary Society and participant with Bee Campus USA. Off campus, she works as a veterinary technician while also helping with her family’s small business, Old Bay Marina. Katrina enjoys rock climbing in her spare time and she is fluent in Russian. (khall05@umd.edu)

Isabella Hickman (she/her) is a sophomore from Prince Frederick, MD, majoring in Animal Sciences: Pre-Professional while completing a certificate in Agricultural Business through the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA). She is currently serving as the Fellowship Chair for Sigma Alpha – Women in Agriculture, the Social Media Coordinator for Pre-Vet Society, and a Teaching Assistant for ANSC232: Horse Management. She is also a member of Terp Thon, Block & Bridle, CRU, and One Health. This summer she worked with zebras, kangaroos, otters, and sloths as a Zookeeper Intern. In her free time, she loves to read, hang out with her dog, and bake treats. (izhick@umd.edu)

Natalie Rosenthal (she/her) is a Junior from Morristown, NJ, majoring in Environmental Science and Policy: Wildlife Ecology & Management and minoring in Jewish Studies. In addition to being an AGNR Peer Mentor, Natalie holds two other jobs on campus: one as a research intern in the Global Ecology Lab studying forest carbon sequestration and the other as a Challenge Course Facilitator for Eppley Rec. She is also actively involved with UMD Hillel and is on the exec-board for Adamah, a club for Jewish environmentalism & climate action. In her free time, she likes to hike, climb, and play guitar. (natalier@umd.edu)

Cecilia Bowers (she/her) is a sophomore from Annapolis, Maryland, majoring in Environmental Science and Technology: Natural Resource Management with plans to pursue a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). On campus, Cecilia is a Teaching Assistant and a Peer Mentor for College Park Scholars. She is also the Director of Marketing for Girl Gains, an organization that encourages women into the gym, and a member of Epsilon Eta, a co-ed environmental professional fraternity. Off campus, Cecilia works at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary as an Environmental Education Coordinator. In her free time, she likes to lift, go on runs, hike, and listen to music. (cbowers4@umd.edu)

Kevin Lam (he/him) is a senior from Philadelphia, 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)

Cassidy Blum is a senior from Warwick, MD, majoring in Dietetics and minoring in Business. She serves on the exec board for the Student Dietetic Association and as a club representative for AGNR Student Council. She is also a nutrition coach for the University Health Center and has worked with UMD Football's Nutrition Department for the past 3 years. In her free time, Cassidy enjoys running, fishing, and playing pickle ball. (cmblum@umd.edu)

Mac Treger (he/him) is a junior from Timonium, MD, pursuing a major in Agricultural Science and Technology: Agronomy and minor in Sustainability Studies. In addition to being a Peer Mentor, Mac holds a seasonal job as a Greenhouse Technician, working alongside Luis Thorne and Nicole Fiorellino on the Agronomy Field Trials program. He is also an alumni of the College Park Scholars program and a current member of Epsilon Eta, a professional, co-ed, environmental fraternity which participates in clean ups and upcycling activities to promote sustainability. In his free time,  Mac likes to visit DC museums, play intramural sports, learn guitar, and listen to music. (mtreg@umd.edu)

Adeline Murray (she/her) is a junior from Havre de Grace, MD, majoring in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation. Adeline serves as the Green Chapter Intern with the Office of Sustainability and as a Classroom Assistant for LARC151: Urban Agriculture. She is also the Co-Director of Recruitment for Epsilon Eta, a professional, co-ed, environmental fraternity, and volunteers as an AGNR Student Ambassador. In her free time, Adeline likes running, trying different recipes, and exploring new parks around campus! (aemurray@umd.edu)