Senior Peer Leaders

The Senior Peer Leader role is a leadership position open to returning Peer Leaders who will serve as a facilitator, resource, role model, and representative of the Peer Leader program. Senior Peer Leaders will assist the Student Success Coordinators in recruiting, training, and communicating with Peer Leaders. Senior Peer Leaders are selected through a formal application and interview process in the Spring semester.

Dylan Jarrett

Name: Dylan Jarrett
Position: Senior Peer Leader
Major: Sociology
Minor: Pre-professional Health and Leadership Science
Plans after Graduation: Medical School
About Me: I became a peer leader because I wanted to get involved on campus helping others! Being able to serve as a Senior Peer Leader while helping to shape the program is an exciting opportunity to leave a mark here at APSU. The friendships I have made in the program are some of the best that I've had, and I love working with the incoming Freshman

Cal Livingston

Name: Cal Livingston
Position: Senior Peer Leader
Major: Accounting
Plans after Graduation: Pursue a masters of accounting and work with a CPA in Chattanooga or in the western portion of the United States.
About Me: I enjoy giving back and helping others, so I saw being a Peer Leader as the right fit for me. I can aid students in their social and academic transition to college, and also be there to answer any questions they may have along the way. Being a peer leader has helped me improve my communication, time management, and leadership skills. Personally, I enjoy any outdoors activity, particularly rock climbing. I grew up in the Carolinas, and began my journey at Austin Peay when I moved to Nashville with my family.

Emerson Ryder

Name: Emerson Ryder
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant for Freshman Seminar
Major: Currently Pursuing a Master’s of Science in Counseling, with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health
Plans after Graduation: After graduating I hope to take the licensure exams to become a Licensed Professional Counselor with a possibility of an additional Mental Health Specialization. I am interested in pursuing marriage and family counseling in a private practice setting!
About Me: My favorite show is New Girl and I’m a total bookworm! I love travel and exploring other cultures, creating meaningful connections, and making people laugh.