Nominated by
Zachery Brown, Assistant Director

Program
Slippery Rock University (Rock Life

Semesters as a Mentor
4

Please describe in detail how this nominee stands out among the other peer mentors in your program.
It is my pleasure to recommend Siera for the George Nahodil Excellence in Peer Mentorship Award. Her consistent dedication and exceptional care for our students, I feel, exemplifies the mission of this award. Within the capacity of the Rock Life program, Siera has served as a peer coach since August of 2023. Our coaches are a vital part of the day-to-day operation of our program, providing 1-to-1 peer support for students in the program and committing 5-10 direct contact hours each week with our Rock Life students. During her time as a peer coach, Siera has embraced her role with consistency and passion beyond our standards. She quickly created a rapport with not only her student match, but all students in the program. Siera’s calm demeanor, willingness to help, and passion for providing fun experiences creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for our students. Undeniably Siera exceeds position expectations. She is exceptionally reliable, frequently offers additional assistance, and never shies away from accompanying our students on off-campus journeys. Siera is invested in the success and future of Rock Life students without a doubt. In the time that I have known Siera, I can say confidently that she will be an asset to any future employer. The Mr. Rodgers quote: “look for the helpers” has always stood out to me. I have no question that Siera is and will continue to be a “helper.”