PROUD Peer Mentor Advisors

Student Life Peer Mentoring Board

Meet Our Mentors

Jolene Bell

Jolene Bell

Cadillac Campus

I have had the pleasure of being a part of this great program as a mentor and a mentee. Through this program I have learned to step up and have more confidence in myself and my academic journey. Helping people has been a major goal in my life. If I can help inspire others to make their own personal gains then I have achieved my goals.

Deja Caesar

Deja Caesar

Online Campus

I am a business management major in the Baker management 4+1 BBA and MBA degree program (Owosso-online). Being a mentee was the most fulfilling part of my academic support system. Having a mentor that I could rely on to keep me encouraged and remind me to stay focused has kept me inspired and driven to achieve my academic and career goals.

That is why I decided to become a Baker College PROUD Peer Mentor so that I can be a part of the academic support system that other students need. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and pets the most. I love shopping, traveling, fashion, family, cooking, hanging out at home, reading, growing plants, playing video games, and watching TV. I look forward to working with and meeting future mentees and mentors.

Ashley Cuthbert

Ashley Cuthbert

Muskegon Campus

I grew up in the small town of Lawrence, Michigan and am pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. Shopping, going to the beach and hanging out with friends are just a few of the things I like to do in my spare time.

As a Student Life Leadership Council Member, a Resident Assistant and a Work-Study at the Muskegon campus, I have had the opportunity to get involved in many campus activities and meet amazing people. Being a PROUD Peer Mentor has been very eye opening and allowed me to interact with students one-on-one.

Cheyenne Hennessee

Cheyenne Hennessee

Online Campus

I live in Indiana with my two cats. After graduating with my Bachelor’s in May 2021 from Indiana State University, I decided to continue my education to earn my Master’s in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology from Baker! My passion is helping students and growing with them as well. Mental health and academics are the two things I am most passionate about.

Tiffany Semora

Tiffany Semora

Jackson Campus

I started to pursue my BSN in 2020 and was accepted into the Nursing program in 2022. At my campus, I am known for my stress baking and my obsession with glitter/rhinestones. Every week my cohorts and the staff on campus get to enjoy the baked goods I create which allows me to focus on those important exams. When I am not studying and baking, I spend my free time with my husband and our 3 daughters, and our very overweight Australian Shepard. We love to host BBQs, watch football (GO BLUE!!!), and play games, especially video games (currently obsessed with Hogwarts Legacy), I am a nerd at heart and think of myself as a non-judgmental open-book. My favorite philosophy is "work hard, play hard" because I love to have fun while learning/working and always try to find the silver lining in everything. In addition to being a Peer Mentor, I am also a Baker College Student Ambassador and also take part in my campus' SNA meetings and participate in the events we plan. Learning to balance my personal life and my school life was not an easy task but with the right determination and support system it can be done. Having someone to cheer you on or be a shoulder to lean on during a rough day can make a huge impact on your academic success. With my passion to help others, being a Baker College PROUD Peer Mentor gives me the chance to make that difference.

Julie Verduin

Julia Verduin

Muskegon Campus

In addition to my role as a PROUD Peer Mentor, I also serve as a Resident Assistant and a member of the Student Life Leadership Council. I am very passionate about helping others and love to see students accomplish their goals, both personally and academically. As a future Nurse, I am excited for my future and the opportunity to continue to help others.

Autumn Webster

Autumn Webster

Cadillac Campus

I am getting an Associate's degree in business administration through the running start program. This degree has helped me figure out how to navigate through college, and has helped me learn how to balance school on top of personal life. I became a PROUD peer mentor here at Baker because I wanted to help others with navigating their college life to have as little stress as possible.