Student Services
Peer Advisors
Peer Advisors are current Kinesiology students, in all years and majors, who assist the Office of Undergraduate Student Affairs (OUSA) with Summer and Fall Orientation for incoming first-year and transfer students. Peer Advisors also sometimes work with additional events throughout the school year. This is a paid position (including paid training, which takes place primarily in early May).
Peer Advisors play a crucial role within Kinesiology -- they provide one of the first points of contact for new students with the University and the Kinesiology community. Peer Advisors' student experiences inform and inspire the planning and implementation of orientation each year. The time commitment can vary depending on availability within June-August, but the schedule will accommodate spring/summer coursework or a second job, if necessary.
Our Peer Advisors are invaluable! They are dedicated students who want to share their experiences in Kinesiology while assisting new students specifically with advising and registration.
2024-2025 Kinesiology Peer Advisor Team
Alexa Poplawski
Graduation: 2025
Major: Applied Exercise Science. Minor: Food and Environment
Hometown: Oceanside, NY
Career interest: Athletic training for a professional sports team; sports medicine doctor; or strength & conditioning.
Random fact: I am a fashion model and have walked in New York Fashion Week multiple times!
Best place to eat in Ann Arbor: Savas or Sweetgreen.
Analia Casey
Graduation: 2026
Major: Sport Management
Hometown: Pelham, NY
Career interest: Sport Marketing.
Random fact: I have citizenship in three countries!
Best place to eat in Ann Arbor: Mani.
Erin Beddingfield
Graduation: 2025
Major: Applied Exercise Science
Hometown: Flat Rock, MI
Career interest: Occupational Therapy.
Random fact: My family and I fostered dogs for a few years.
Best place to eat in Ann Arbor: Slurping Turtle.
Hunter Shafer
Graduation: 2026
Major: Applied Exercise Science. Minor: Business
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
Career interest: Physical therapy / sports.
Random fact: I am a huge Philadelphia sports fan.
Best place to eat in Ann Arbor: Frita Batidos.
Jack Tirsch
Graduation: Winter 2026
Major: Sport Management. Minor: Law, Justice, and Social Change
Hometown: Pelham, New York
Career Interest: Brand Partnerships and Marketing
Random Fact: I’ve traveled to 9 countries
Best food in AA: Zingerman’s
Maggie Eisenberg
Graduation: May 2025
Major: Movement Science
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Career Interest(s): Medicine
Random Fact: I️ am the President of Kinesiology Student Government!
Best place to eat in Ann Arbor: Bopjib
Nina Blanco
Graduation: 2026
Major: Applied Exercise Science
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Career Interest(s): Pediatric Occupational Therapy (specifically aquatic therapy)
Random Fact: I love to travel and go to concerts!
Best place to eat in Ann Arbor: Jerusalem Garden
Vienna Liu
Graduation: 2026
Major: Movement Science
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
Career Interests: Medicine, healthcare
Random Fact: I tore my Achilles playing soccer
Best place to eat in Ann Arbor: Frita Batidos