Peer Advisors

Peer Advisors are current upper level undergraduate Economics majors. They play a vital role in assisting with advising to our undergraduate students.  You may meet with one of them during drop-in hours!  They are highly trained and have a variety of experiences in student groups, studying abroad, internships, and leadership experience.

Drop-In Advising Hours & Location

Our advising office is located at 309 Susan V. Herbst Hall.

Monday 10 AM - 12 PM

12:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Tuesday 10:45 am - 12:15 PM

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12 PM

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 10:45 - 12:15 PM

2:30 pm - 4:30 PM

Friday 10 AM - 3 PM

Econ's Peer Advisors Team

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Alyssa Heitz

Major: Economics Minor: Healthcare Management and Insurance Studies

Class Standing: Senior

Involvement at UConn: Transfer Student Association - attended both UConn Waterbury and UConn Hartford campuses

What I Love Most about Economics: I like how Economics can be used to make decisions about law and policy, and how it can be used to promote efficiency across a variety of fields.

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Julia Mazzola

Majors: Economics and Statistical Data Science

Class Standing: Senior

Involvement at UConn: UConn Field Hockey Video Analyst, Economics Peer Advisor, and Women in Business

What I Love Most about Economics: I love the versatility of Economics and how its principles can be applied to understand many various areas such as healthcare, labor, and finance.

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Maya Leonard

Major: Economics Minor: Human Development and Family Sciences

Class Standing: Junior

Involvement at UConn: Engagement Intern at UConn Hillel, Pi Beta Phi

What I Love Most about Economics: I’ve loved being able to understand how the world functions through a more analytical perspective and studying a social science that explores the intersection between decision making and people and how it can affect society on a larger level.

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Sherlyn Alvarado

Majors: Economics and Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies

Class Standing: Junior

Involvement at UConn: Economics Mentor for The Major Experience, part of WHUS Station, and Multimedia Committee Member

What I Love Most about Economics: The Economics field is like a puzzle waiting to be solved. Each question and topic become a challenge, and putting the pieces together is immensely satisfying.