E-Mentoring

Hi everyone! My name is Vanessa Coyle and I am a senior Sports Management major with a minor in Hospitality and Leadership. This is my third year and an E-Mentor, and I hold the E-Mentor coordinator position for this upcoming year! Outside of being an E-Mentor I hold the role of Vice President for Programming Board and the Marketing Chair for Gender Sexuality and Alliance. I also serve as a Resident Assistant for University Towers. Outside of clubs and organizations I also am a Kirby Scholar and a Student Ambassador for Admissions!! I am so excited to welcome all the new incoming first year students to campus!

Hey everyone, my name's Anthony Kehs, and I am the Orientation Coordinator! I am a Senior Communication Studies major with Concentrations in Public Relations and Media Production and a minor in Theatre Arts. Outside of being an E-Mentor, I am a Resident Assistant, a Social Media Ambassador for Wilkes, a Videographer and Social Media Coordinator for the Wilkes University Theatre Department, a member of Zebra Communications, Wilkes' student-run PR agency, and I run my own radio show on Wilkes' radio station WCLH 90.7! I look forward to welcoming all of our new first-years into our tight-knit community at Wilkes!

Howdy Colonels, my name is Becca Earnst. I am a Senior Marketing major with a minor in Hospitality Leadership. This is my third year as an E-Mentor, and I hold the position of Social Media Coordinator for this upcoming year! Aside from E-Mentoring, I am an Admissions Ambassador with the title of Social Media Lead, the Metal & Alternative Director at WCLH 90.7, the school's radio station, a Social Media Ambassador for the Wilkes University Social Media pages, and the Big Event Chair for Programming Board. When I have free time, I enjoy going to concerts, hanging out with my roommates and friends, working at SkyZone in Pittston, and playing Tomodachi Life on my Switch. I am super excited to meet and welcome all the new Colonels. This is going to be a great year!

Hello! My name is Morgan Schnell, and I am a junior Biochemistry and Neuroscience major! I chose Wilkes due to the friendliness of the campus and the connections you can make throughout the opportunities it provides. This is my second year as an E-Mentor, but first as the Civic Engagement Coordinator for this year. Outside of E-Mentoring, I am a part of the Bonner Program, am the President of Chemistry Club, and am active in other clubs around campus. Other than school, I love reading, music, and spending time with my friends! I am so excited to welcome you all to the Wilkes community! :)

Hi everyone! My name is Abby Malin! I am a Senior Psychology Major at Wilkes University with a studio art and women and gender studies minor. I chose Wilkes University because of the friendly atmosphere and the different resources Wilkes gives to all of its students. I will be a second-year E-mentor this year! I can be found at many events around campus run by different clubs. I currently hold the title of President of Wilkes University's Gender and Sexuality Alliance, as well as being a member of Psi Chi, an Admissions Ambassador, and the Marketing Chair of Programming Board. A little about me is that I absolutely love art and different ways of creativity. I love spending time with my amazing friends, my partner, and I am a big animal lover with my own cat. I can not wait for everyone to see how wonderful Wilkes truly is!

Hey everyone! My name is Alton Smargiassi, and I am a junior Political Science major on the Pre-Law track. This will be my first year as an E-Mentor! Along with E-Mentoring, I am an Executive Board member on Student Government, a member of the Men's Swimming and Diving team, and a member of the Honors and Scholars Program! Beyond the classroom, I love hanging out with friends and studying. I hope to inspire the incoming class to get involved as much as they can, and make as many friends and memories as possible, your first year!

Hi!! My name is Ari Pickering, and I am a junior Pharmacy major going into my P1 year. I chose Wilkes because of it being close but not too close to my home and the small class size, making for a close-knit community here. This will be my first year as an E-Mentor, but other than that, I am the secretary of Programming Board. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and being outdoors with my dog. I can't wait to see all the new faces on campus this fall!!

Hello there! My name is Cassie McGinley, and I am a junior P1 Pharmacy student from Bloomsburg, PA. I chose Wilkes University because it's close to home and has an awesome pharmacy program. I am a member of the Honors program, the Wilkes Berries Ultimate Frisbee Team, and Chemistry Club. In my free time, I play video games, read, and hit the gym. This will be my second year as an E-Mentor. I can't wait to meet mentees and help with the transition to Wilkes!

Hello! My name is Craig Conville, and I am a Senior Mechanical Engineering Major with a minor in Mathematics. I chose Wilkes due to its excellent campus community, Engineering facilities, and Mechanical Engineering 4+1 Master's Program (which I am enrolled in). Outside of academics, I am a Student Ambassador of the Admissions Office, the RA of Roth Hall 2nd Floor, and I am on the E-Board for the Gender and Sexuality Alliance club. I love hanging out with my friends and enjoying the Wilkes Community, and I build that community by running an Instagram page for all my Wilkes adventures - Craig the Wilkes Guy! This is my first year as an E-Mentor, and I cannot wait to meet all the incoming first-years! Welcome to Wilkes!

Hello everyone! My name is Dialla Yowakim, and I am a junior majoring in Pharmacy! I chose Wilkes because of its convenient distance from home, and it offers to my major. This is my second year as an E-Mentor, and I am super excited to guide you all through this amazing process! Outside of school, I enjoy going to the gym, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors. I am so excited to meet and support all of the incoming first-year students!

Hello! My name is Ebun Shokunbi, and I am a junior (P1) Pharmacy major with a minor in Business! I chose Wilkes because of its great pharmacy program and smaller campus size. On campus, I am a part of clubs such as MSC and Chemistry Club. Outside of school, I enjoy reading books, painting, and taking walks. This is my first year as an E-Mentor, and I’m so excited to help welcome the incoming first-years!

Hello, hello! My name is Eghosa Washington, and I am a senior (P2) pharmacy major from Reading, PA. I am a Barre Scholar and am involved in University Chorus, Chamber Singers, Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Black Student Union, Wilkes African Cultural Association, Spanish Club, and a few pharmacy clubs. Outside of school, I enjoy listening to and making music a lot, as well as playing video games, reading, drawing, learning and learning about languages, watching (mostly animated) TV shows, and writing on occasion. I’m ecstatic to meet the incoming first-years and help them get acclimated to Wilkes. It’s bound to be a great time!

Hello everyone! My name is Emma Aftuk, and I am a P1 Pharmacy major. I chose Wilkes because of the amazing campus as well as the small class sizes. This is my first year as an E-Mentor! Aside from being an E-Mentor, I am also one of the Small Event Chairs on the Programming Board, which is responsible for Thursday night events every week here on campus. In my free time, I love spending time with my friends and family (including my 5-year-old chocolate lab, Meadow!), going on long walks, and listening to music. I cannot wait to meet and help all the incoming first-year students! I hope all of you can fall in love with Wilkes just as much as I have!

Hey! My name is Gavin Eyerly, and I am a junior Pharmacy major. I chose Wilkes because of the welcoming feel I had during my first tour. This will be my second year as an E-Mentor! Other responsibilities I have on campus include being an RA and the Treasurer of Programming Board. I would love to see you at our events, and I can't wait to see everyone on campus this coming fall!

Hi! My name is Geanna Kirchner, and I am a P1 Pharmacy student from Dunmore, PA. I came to Wilkes due to the many opportunities provided to students and the close and welcoming campus community. I am part of Barre Scholars, Chamber Singers, University Chorus, WilkesNow, and sometimes I am in theatre productions here at Wilkes. In my free time, I love to make and listen to music, go out to eat with friends, and draw on the side of my notes. In my not-so-free time, I am usually in the lab or last-minute studying for exams with my friends. I am so excited to get to know all of the new students and help them get adjusted to campus life. I can't wait to meet everyone!

Hello, fellow Wilkes members! I am Griffin Viola, a Senior Environmental Engineering major. I fell in love with Wilkes due to its small class sizes, which allowed me to have more personal connections with the professors. This will be my first year as an E-Mentor, but I am very excited as I’ve heard great things through my connections with the Student Government and my friends here on campus. I hope I am able to provide much help and support for the incoming first-year class and show how things are done here on campus!

Hi everyone! My name is Haylie Lund, and I am a junior (P1) Pharmacy major. I chose Wilkes because of the small school feel it provides, especially since I came from a small town in upstate New York, and the PharmD program! Around campus, I am a Barre Scholar and Honors Program member, a member of the Chamber Singers, a tutor, the President of the Pre-Pharmacy Club, and part of Programming Board. Outside of school, I love hanging out with my friends, going to the gym, reading, and sewing! This is my first year as an E-Mentor, and I cannot wait to help incoming students learn about all Wilkes has to offer! I hope you all love campus as much as I do!

Hello, my name is John Tondora, and I am a Senior Biology major from Pittston, PA. I am on the Pre-Dentistry track, aspiring to go to dental school and work within the dental field. On campus, I serve as the Student Body President, Co-President of the Pre-Professional Health Society, and Vice President Emeritus of the Biology Club, along with being a part of the Honors Program, Barre Scholar Program, genetics research on campus, and this is my third year as an E-Mentor. I enjoy golfing, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. Throughout my time here on campus, I have learned so much beyond the courses related to my major, and I am excited to communicate that information to help you thrive.

Hello, my name is Justin Krebs, and I'm a senior Mechanical Engineering major. I chose to come to Wilkes because of the small class sizes, which encourage participation. This will be my third year as an E-Mentor. In addition to being an E-mentor, I serve on the Dean's Student Board for the College of Business and Engineering. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with friends, going to the gym, and working on small engineering projects. I am so excited to meet and help all the first-year students. I hope everyone enjoys their time on campus as much as I do!

Hi, my name is Kailey Vogel, and I am a junior English and History double major from Vernon, New Jersey. I am very involved here on campus, being an Honors Program and Barre Scholar student. On top of that, I also write for The Beacon, am a captain of Wilkes University's Dance Team, an RA, the social events coordinator for HPSC, small events chair of WUPB, a Presidential Student Leader, and am a member of University Chorus. I can't wait to welcome new students and provide them with a safe and fun environment here on campus!

Hello everybody! My name is Kota Brown, and I am a senior Psychology major with minors in Criminology and Women and Gender Studies. I came to Wilkes because of the wonderful small community the campus provides and the amazing events that are held here. This is my second year as an E-mentor, and other than being an E-mentor, I am Vice President of GSA, Analytical chair for Programming Board, and an Admissions Ambassador! I do not only attend those clubs, but you can also pretty much catch me at all the events we hold here at Wilkes. Outside of school life, I love hanging out with my friends and watching a good movie. I can't wait to welcome and help all of the incoming first years to campus!

Hello everyone! My name is Krisa Patel, and I am a sophomore majoring in Pre-Pharmacy. I am a commuter student and a part of the Barre Scholars Program. I am also involved in several clubs on campus, including the Chemistry Club, South Asian Society, and the Pre-Pharmacy Club. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing badminton. A fun fact about me is that I can speak three languages! This will be my first year as an E-Mentor, and I am really looking forward to helping and supporting all incoming first-year students.

Hi everyone! My name is Lynzee Andreuzzi, and I am a sophomore Sports Management major. I chose Wilkes because of its small size and the strong relationships I’ve been able to build with my professors. Being part of a close-knit community has made my college experience both personal and rewarding. I am also a member of the basketball team, and I enjoy staying active and spending time with my friends. I’m excited to meet all the incoming first-year students and am always willing to help however I can. I hope you enjoy your time at Wilkes as much as I have!

Hello! My name is Madison Askew, and I’m a senior Criminology major. I’m a commuter living in West Pittston, so about 20 minutes from Wilkes! I’m a part of the Student Government, Honors, and Barre Scholars program, as well as a member of several clubs. In my free time, I love exploring and stepping out of my comfort zone to try new things. I look forward to meeting incoming students!

Hi everyone! I am Mercedes Artaiz, a Neuroscience and Biology double major with a minor in Psychology. I came to Wilkes for an athletic opportunity on the Women’s Basketball team. On my visit, I fell in love with the people and campus. Here at Wilkes, I am in the Honors Program, and I am the social media chair for Morgan’s Message. I can’t wait to meet all of you incoming students. I hope you love it here too!

Hey y'all! My name is Miro Class, and I am a junior Biochemistry and DDMA double major. I chose Wilkes because of the welcoming environment and the small class sizes that helped me make friends and get to know my professors. This is my second year as an E-Mentor. I am also the secretary of the chemistry club and a Bonner leader in the Bonner Leadership program. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with friends and drawing, of course! I'm excited to meet the new first-year students and hope to reflect the welcoming environment here at Wilkes!

Hi! I’m Paige Newcomb, a Digital Design and Media Arts major with minors in English and Art History. I chose Wilkes for its art program and the community on campus. I love digital art, character design, and writing, and I’m always looking for new ways to grow creatively. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time in nature and finding inspiration for my work. This is my first year as an E-mentor, and I’m excited to meet everyone!