Honors Peer Advising Center

Sofia is originally from Washington, DC, went to High School in Northern Virginia and now resides in Annapolis MD. She is a Junior majoring in Exercise and Health Sciences, pre-physical therapy with a focus in sports medicine and a minor is Disabilities Studies. She aspires to go on to receive a dual degree in Physical Therapy and Athletic Training after graduation. She joined the Honors College in the Spring of 2023. Sofia currently works as a Student Athletic Training Aide for the Virginia Tech Football team where you will find her on the field on game days. In her free time, she enjoys going for hikes, exploring the outdoors of Blacksburg and playing pickleball with her friends. As an HPAC peer advisor Sofia wants to encourage students to choose the unbeaten path in the Honors College and try new things! Not everyone has the same Honors College experience but that doesn't mean that everyone isn't a good one!

Krista Carlton is currently a sophomore from King and Queen, Virginia. She is majoring in Animal and Poultry Science with a minor in Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, working with animals, reading, shopping, and trying new things on and off campus. She grew up working on her family’s third generation dairy and grain farm and has a passion and love for agriculture. She plans to go to veterinary school and pursue a career as a large animal veterinarian. Outside of the classroom, she participates in clubs and organizations across campus. She joined the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association at Virginia Tech and the American Collegiate Horsemen's Association at Virginia Tech her freshman year. She also became a student panel member for the honor council during her freshman year, as well. She has spent many hours fostering kittens with her family over the past nine years, has volunteered at Virginia Tech’s Equine Barns, and is currently a volunteer at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. She joined the Honors College at the beginning of her freshman year and became a peer advisor during the fall semester of 2023. She has leadership and peer advising experience and plans to use her knowledge to help students this year. As a peer advisor for the Honors College, she hopes to help students navigate their Honors College experience and utilize all that it has to offer them in a way that best benefits themselves and their personal goals.

Zach is a junior from Cleveland, Ohio. He is majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Psychology and Health Communications. He is on the pre-med tracking, hoping to apply to medical school during the summer of 2025. He joined the honors college in the spring of 2023. Zach is a goalkeeper on the Virginia Tech Men's Soccer team. He is on the executive board for the student-athlete advisory committee at Virginia Tech Athletics. He is also the president of Alpha Epsilon Delta, a pre-health club on campus. Zach works at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery as a Patient Safety Attendant. He is passionate about mentoring and helping others. As the communications chair of the Biological Sciences Student Ambassadors, he helps produce a bi-weekly newsletter to help inform biology students at the undergraduate and graduate levels about events and opportunities at Virginia Tech. In his free time, he FaceTimes his dog and cat back at home. As an HPAC peer advisor, he looks forward to being a mentor and a friend to honors college students as they navigate and explore all the honors college has to offer!

Hannah Hill is a Junior from Roanoke, Virginia. She is majoring in Clinical Neuroscience with minors in Adaptive Brain and Behaviors as well as Italian. After she graduates Hannah plans on attending medical school and pursuing a career in Neurology. Hannah joined the honors college upon entry into the University and has taken advantage of many of the wonderful opportunities that honors provides including the Presidential Global Scholars Program. Outside of the classroom, she is an active member of the Virginia Tech Community. She serves as a Floral Design Teaching Assistant, Athletic Training Aide for Virginia Tech Athletics, and the Diversity and Inclusion Intern in the College of Science. Hannah is an advocate for peer leadership and holds leadership positions in Pi Beta Phi, Service Without Borders, and Orthodox Christian Fellowship. Hannah is excited to help other honors students explore all of the possibilities within the Honors College.

Hi everyone! My name is Erin Walters, and I am currently a junior majoring in Biological Sciences with an option in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior.  I joined the Honors College in the Fall 2023 semester and have enjoyed my time here since! I am currently participating in undergraduate research with Dr. Hotchkiss and a team of students to monitor the health of Duck Pond and Stroubles Creek. I am also starting my second semester on the Virginia Tech Women’s Club Rugby team. Some of my hobbies include swimming, reading, and spending time outdoors. My favorite ways to connect with nature in Blacksburg are by hiking, biking the Huckleberry trail, or relaxing on the Drillfield. Some of my academic and professional goals are to get more involved in research and eventually attend graduate school. Although I do not have a clear plan for my future career, I am interested in ecosystem restoration, wildlife conservation, and natural resource management. I can’t wait to meet you all and to help Honors Students discover their passions!