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Meet the Cowboy Coaches

 

Our peer-mentoring program is made up of current students called Cowboy Coaches. They bring a deep understanding and perspective to our newer students who may need a little extra help, friendship or mentoring.  
 
Our mentors are matched with other students based on a variety of traits including areas of study, personality, social factors and more. We provide our coaches with a high level of training to ensure each mentor can take a solution-based and empathetic approach when working with their peers. Cowboy Coaches are supervised by our OSSG staff in the event a student is in crisis and requires additional resources from licensed professionals.

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College of Agriculture, Life Science and Natural Resources


  • Photo of Jordan Anderson, Cowboy Coach

    Jordan Anderson

    Agricultural Communications, Minor in Agricultural Business | Junior

    "I love and appreciate the wide array of opportunities that the University of Wyoming offers me as a student, especially the leadership and hands-on experiences within the College of Agriculture Life Sciences and Natural Resources!"

  • Emzie Coop

    Emzie Coop

    Botany, Minor in Horticulture | Junior

    "My favorite thing about UW is how many fun activities there are. You can always find something to do."

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    Liz Dooley

    Animal & Veterinary Science, Minor in Agricultural Business | Senior

    "I was told by people in my chosen career that UW has a great Animal Science program, and since attending I have found that to be absolutely true." 

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    Kayleigh Evans

    Physiology | Junior

    "I really enjoy being about to walk through campus and see so many familiar faces, it reminds me of the community here at UW."

  • Photo of Makenna Foster, Cowboy Coach

    Makena Foster

    Physiology, Minor in Honors | Junior

    "I love UW's beautiful campus and wonderful community."

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    Megan Perez

    Zoology | Senior

    "As someone who has transferred, I enjoy being asked questions to give another perspective and hopefully help transfer students transition to UW."

 

 

 

College of Arts and Sciences


  • Guy Hamasaki

    Guy Hamasaki

    History, Minor in Blockchain | Senior

    "My favorite thing about UW is going swing dancing with friends and going to football games!"

  • Photo of Macy Kasperik, Cowboy Coach

    Macy Kasperik

    Psychology, ASL Certification | Senior

    "My favorite thing about UW is going to fun events on campus like a football game or Union After Dark because I get to meet new people and have fun."

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    Marty Murray

    History, American Studies, Minor in Museum Studies | Junior

    "My specific niche would probably be off-campus students, and resources for queer students."

  • Photo of Precious Oyewole

    Precious Oyewole

    Communication | Junior

    "I love UW because of its ability to really take care of you. People are genuine when they are concerned about you and your well-being and how they can really help you solve problems, it almost makes you never want to leave."

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    Mary Ragold

    Communication, Public Relations, Minor in Honors | Senior

    "I love the vast opportunities UW has for academics and student organizations. I enjoy discussing them in depth with students." 

     

  • Photo of Liz Underbrink, Cowboy Coach

    Liz Underbrink

    French, Minor in Spanish | Junior

    "My favorite thing about UW is the sense of community on campus. No matter where I go, there is always a kind face that is more than happy to help."

  • Photo of Christian Walker, Cowboy Coach

    Christian Walker

    Anthropology, Minor in Honors | Senior

    "My favorite thing about the University of Wyoming is that it feels like a true family while still be a D1 University at the same time!." 

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    Sean Walker

    Religious Studies and History, Minor in Honors | Senior

    "I like helping students figure out what they want to study when they are unsure, undeclared, or struggling with what they are currently studying."

  • Photo of Karli Woodruff, Cowboy Coach

    Karli Woodruff

    Political Science & International Studies, Minors in Spanish & Honors | Sophomore

    "I love how accessible the study-abroad programs are to make studying abroad achievable for any interested students."  

     

 

 

College of Business


  • Jessimine Jewitt

    Jessimine Jewett

    Marketing, Professional Sales, Management, Minor in Leadership | Junior

    "I could really help students succeed in college who have in the past maybe struggled academically or had trouble finding the resources to help them succeed."

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    Nate Northrop

    Undeclared Business | Sophomore

    "As one of the few Cowboy Coaches that is a Computer Science major, I am excited to be able to help out students with the same interests as me."

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    Avery O'Brien

    Finance, Minor in Blockchain & Real Estate | Senior

    "As a first generation student, low income student, I love being able to help students who are in my same situation."

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    Callie O'Donnell

    Business Economics, Minors in Sales and Blockchain | Senior

    "Cowboy Coaching has helped me meet people in my major which has created lasting friendships and a peer to push me to join clubs."

 

 

 

College of Education


  • Photo of Josh Bucholz, Cowboy Coach

    Josh Buchholz

    Secondary Education English, English | Senior

     “The wonderful thing about UW is that the people here, professors, staff, and students WANT to be here and that makes the connections you make stronger.”

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    Mikayla Kozlowski

    Elementary Education | Junior

    "I love all the great resources on campus and amazing professors and faculty that we have!" 

  • Photo of Maisyn Thomas, Cowboy Coach

    Maisyn Thomas

    Elementary Education | Junior

    "I transferred from a small community college and was missing community, UW filled that want for me and helped me feel like I had a place!"

  • Emma Scarborough

    Emma Scarborough

    Elementary/Special Education | Junior

    "I really enjoy helping students in my major. I feel as though I have a lot of knowledge to pull from because my mom is a teacher so I have a lot of experience in the classroom."

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    Amelia Seim

    Elementary Education, Minor in Honors | Junior

    "I love that UW creates a tight-knit community if students, faculty, ect."

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    Brooklin Wyatt

    Elementary Education, Minor in Honors | Junior

    "I am a first generation student so I know where to go for support I might not get at home."

 

 

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences


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    Matas Katieb

    Mechanical Engineering | Freshman

    "I love the community here at UW. Everyone is so willing to support each other and make each other better. That is not always the case in other towns and university."

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    Hailey Litzinger

    Electrical Engineering, Minors in Honors and Mathematics | Junior

    "I am best equipped to help students with questions about Engineering course load and professors."

 

Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources


  • Photo of Justina Scurlock, Cowboy Coach

    Justina Scurlock

    Environment & Natural Resources, Communication | Junior

    "My favorite thing about UW is how kind everyone is, each person is open to a conversation and finding a family here is really easy."

 

College of Health Sciences


  • Photo of Taryn Audrain, Cowboy Coach

    Taryn Audrain

    Nursing | Senior

    "I love UW for all of its inclusivity and family feel. Cowboy Coaches and SS&G play a huge role in role in that, and I love being a part of it."

  • Photo of Paul Baeza, Cowboy Coach

    Paul Baeza

    Professional Pharmacy, Minor in Physiology | Graduate Student

    "The things I like about UW are the environment on campus, the relatively low cost of attendance, and the many resources and oppurtunities available to students on campus."

  • Lizzy Crane

    Lizzy Crane

    Nursing | Senior

    "SS&G has helped me become a leader! It has taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and not only help my students but help my fellow peers as well."

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    Maggie Gazda

    Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Minors in Physiology and Psychologyy | Senior

    "I love helping other students who are in health-related majors or planning on going into a professional health career."

  • Photo of Ally Teague, Cowboy Coach

    Ally Teague

    Nursing | Junior

    "My favorite thing about UW is our beautiful campus, seeing all the greenery and colors of the leaves changing through the seasons.

 

 

Transfer Cowboy Coaches


  • Photo of Liz Dooley, Cowboy Coach

    Liz Dooley

    Animal Vet Science, Minor Pre Vet Medicine & Production | Senior

    "I was told by people in my chosen career that UW has a great Animal Science program, and since attending I have found that to be absolutely true." 

  • Photo of Macy Kasperik, Cowboy Coach

    Macy Kasperik

    Psychology, ASL Certification | Senior

    "My favorite thing about UW is going to fun events on campus like a football game or Union After Dark because I get to meet new people and have fun."

  • Guy Hamasaki

    Guy Hamasaki

    History | Senior

    "My favorite thing about UW is going swing dancing with friends and going to football games!"

  • Photo of Maisyn Thomas, Cowboy Coach

    Maisyn Thomas

    Elementary Education | Junior

    "I transferred from a small community college and was missing community, UW filled that want for me and helped me feel like I had a place!"