Decker Staff

Decker College's Division of Advising and Academic Excellence hires high-achieving nursing students to serve as peer advisors and student ambassadors.

Peer advisors assist with day-to-day office tasks and offer regularly scheduled walk-in hours to assist current and prospective Decker students.

Student ambassadors represent the division at special events such as prospective student Q&A sessions and open house events.

See our events calendar for opportunities to connect with our student staff.

Peer advisors
Peer advisors undergo extensive training and have a thorough knowledge of the admissions process, program requirements, registration processes and policies, as well as the Binghamton campus and support services. Their firsthand experiences at Binghamton University and in Decker College make them ideally suited to assist prospective and current nursing students with a range of issues

Student ambassadors
Student ambassadors have extensive knowledge of our undergraduate and graduate programs, admissions process, the Binghamton campus and available support services. They are extensively trained to answer prospective and admitted students' questions, share their firsthand experiences and assist with staffing special events.

Meet Our Student Staff

Jess J., Student Engagement & Event Assistant

Hometown: New City, NY

Class: Senior

Minor: Health & Wellness

Jess was admitted to Decker College as a first-year student. This is her second year as a student ambassador. Jessica is a member of the Binghamton University Kickline, the Boys and Girls Club, Wishmakers Club, and a Unibuddy.

Taylor C., Student Staff Leader

Hometown: Washingtonville, NY

Class: Senior

Minor: Health and Wellness

Taylor was admitted to Decker as a first-year student, and this is her second year working with Decker as a student staff member. Taylor works for the Binghamton University Tutorial Services, and she is involved in Greek life on campus. Taylor is also a nursing assistant.

Daisy L., Peer Advisor and Student Ambassador

Hometown: Queens, NY

Class: Junior

Daisy was admitted to Decker College as a freshman and joined us as a second-year Peer Advisor and Student Ambassador. She has been a part of the Taiwanese American Student Coalition for the past three years and previously was the freshman representative, and recreational chair, and this year will be the Secretary.

Kylah M., Student Ambassador

Hometown: Sauquoit, NY

Class: Baccalaureate Accelerated Track

Previous degree: Psychology

Kylah is a BAT student, and this is her first year as a student ambassador. Previously, Denise obtained a bachelor’s in Psychology. Kylah has previously worked as a Nurse Technician at their local hospital. She also participates with the National Hemophilia Foundation’s “Walk for Hemophilia” each year.

Kate, Student Staff Leader

Hometown: Smithtown, NY

Class: Senior

Minor: Spanish

Kate was admitted to Decker College as a first-year student and she is a student staff leader. Kate is the Philanthropy chair of the Phi Mu sorority and the University Scholars Program. She also serves as the President of the Nursing Student Association.

Emily C., Peer Advisor and Student Ambassador

Hometown: Painted Post, NY

Class: Senior

Minor: Forensic Health

Emily was admitted to Decker as a freshman, and this is her first year as a student ambassador. Emily also works as a Student Experience Consultant at the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development and as a Test Reader for Services for Students with Disabilities. Emily also is on the Women's Rugby Team.

Emily R., Peer Advisor, and Student Ambassador

Hometown: Melville, NY

Class: Senior

Minors: Forensic Health, Health & Wellness

Emily was admitted as an Intra-University Transfer student, and this is her second year as a Decker student ambassador and peer advisor. Emily is active in the Binghamton University community as a Phi Mu sorority member and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America on Campus

Kevin O., Peer Student Ambassador

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Class: Baccalaureate Accelerated Track

Kevin was admitted as a BAT student, and this is his first year as a student ambassador. Kevin is interested in being a ref for local lacrosse or playing for club lacrosse.

Hannah R., Student Ambassador
Hometown: Lowville, NY
Current Program: MS Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor’s Degree: Nursing, Binghamton University; Biological Sciences, Binghamton University
Hannah is a student in the Family Nurse Practitioner program and this is her second year working with Decker as a graduate student but previously served as a student ambassador during her nursing degree as well. Hannah earned a degree in Biological Sciences from Binghamton University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Decker through the Baccalaureate Accelerated Track program.

Bella D., Student Ambassador

Hometown: Hopewell Junction, NY

Class: Sophomore

Bella was admitted to Decker as a first-year student, and this is her first year as a student ambassador. Bella is an active member of the Environmental Club as well as Paws and Effects.

Kelly L, Peer Advisor

Hometown: Staten Island, NY

Class: Sophomore

Minor: Health and Wellness

Kelly was admitted to Decker College as a first-year student, and this is her first year as a peer advisor. Kelly is also the event coordinator at MEM Nursing Support Group, TRIO peer mentor, and an incoming PCT at Lourdes hospital.

Kaavya, Student Ambassador

Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ

Class: Senior

Minor: Forensic Health

Kaavya was admitted to Decker College as a first-year student and this is her second year as a student ambassador. Kaavya additionally works at the Fleishman Career Center and is a member of the Nursing Student Association.

Jinesh S., Student Ambassador

Hometown: Pelham, NY

Class: Baccalaureate Accelerated Track

Previous major:

Jinesh is a student in the Baccalaureate Accelerated Track program, and this is his first year as a student ambassador.

Sirei J., Peer Advisor and Student Ambassador

Hometown: Staten Island, NY

Class: Junior

Sirei was admitted to Decker College as a traditional transfer student, and this is his first year as a student ambassador and peer advisor. Sirei additionally works within ResLife as a Student Support Assistant on campus

Maddie C., Peer Advisor, and Student Ambassador

Hometown: Binghamton, NY

Class: Senior

Maddie was admitted to Decker as an Intra-University Transfer student and this is her second year as a peer advisor and student ambassador. Maddie is part of the Binghamton University Dance Team and is a University Tutorial Services student manager.

Sam K., Student Ambassador

Hometown: Marlboro, NJ

Class: Senior

Samantha was admitted to Decker College as an Intra-University Transfer student, and this is her second year as a Decker student ambassador. Samantha is a member of the One Special World Club and the Best Buddies Club. She is also a member of a sorority on campus.

Marshia M., Peer Advisor and Student Ambassador

Hometown: Sunnyside, NY

Class: Junior

Marshia was admitted to Decker as a First-year student, and this is her first year as a peer advisor and student ambassador. Marshia also works in the Science Library and will be a 20:1 intern for the Fall.

Sonia F., Peer Advisor

Hometown: Mamaroneck, NY

Class: Senior

Minor: Health and Wellness and Postpartum

Sonia was admitted to Decker as a first-year student and this is her second year as a Decker student ambassador. Sonia is involved on campus in Binghamton Buddies and the Club Lacrosse Team.

Tina L., Student Ambassador

Hometown: New York, NY

Class: Junior

Minor: Forensic Health

Tina was admitted as an Intra-University Transfer student, and this is her first year as a Decker student peer advisor. Tina is also the treasurer for Habitat for Humanity and a Teaching assistant for Anatomy and Physiology.

Lauren S., Student Ambassador

Hometown: Golden Bridge, NY

Class: Senior

Minor: Forensic Health

Lauren was admitted to Decker College as an Intra-University Transfer student, and this is her first year as a student ambassador. Lauren is a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority and a member of Binghamton Aiding Hearts.

Leslie L., Peer Advisor, and Student Ambassador

Hometown: Bronx, NY

Class: Sophomore

Leslie was admitted as a first-year student, and this is her first year serving as a peer advisor and student ambassador. Leslie is also a part of the JUMP organization currently.