UReach Peer Mentor Program
UREACH PEER MENTOR PROGRAM
The CDA’s UREACH Peer Mentor Program is designed to support students with disabilities at the University of Utah. Students must be registered with the Center for Disability and Access to participate in the program. Students meet one on one with a peer mentor throughout the semester or the school year. The program helps students connect to a social network on campus, learn about campus resources, build self-advocacy skills, understand the accommodation process, and learn executive functioning skills for college.
Expectations of the program: Students must meet with their mentor at least twice a month to stay in the program. Students will be asked to complete a pre program and post program survey. Communication will be done through Microsoft Teams which is a free resource through a University of Utah student account.
Peer Mentor Support Services
Meet one‑on‑one with a peer mentor who can help you navigate college with confidence. Peer mentors provide personalized guidance and practical support in areas that help you thrive. During your session, you can:
- Get help applying for accommodations: Learn how to complete accommodation requests, understand required documentation, and navigate the process with ease.
- Understand your approved accommodations: Explore what your accommodations mean, how to use them effectively, and how they can support your academic success.
- Build self‑advocacy skills: Practice communicating your needs, talking with instructors, and taking an active role in shaping your learning experience.
- Connect with campus resources: Discover tutoring centers, student support offices, wellness services, and other programs designed to help you succeed.
- Develop college success skills: Strengthen time management, study strategies, organization, and other essential skills for thriving in college life.
Peer mentors are fellow students who understand the challenges of college and are here to support you in a friendly, judgment‑free environment. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to build new skills, meeting with a peer mentor is a great way to feel more confident and connected on campus. In addition to one-on-one services, students can also engage in weekly groups outlined below.
To schedule your meeting with a Center for Disability & Access UReach Peer Mentor, click here to visit our Bookings page. You can choose whichever peer mentor you want to work with or whichever meeting time best fits your schedule.
Weekly Groups
Organizing Your Week (Group) - With Izzy
Mondays 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Student Services Building 350
A guided space where students take time to organize their week, set goals, and schedule tasks. With peer support and structured prompts, they break down assignments, prioritize responsibilities, and build a realistic plan—turning intention into action and reducing stress through clarity and accountability.
Body Doubling (Group) - With Serenity
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Student Services Building 350
A supportive space where students work alongside one another to stay focused and motivated. By studying in the presence of peers, each student gains a built‑in accountability partner—helping them stay on track, manage their time, and make real progress on homework or projects.
Reflect & Regroup (Group) - With Mikayla
Fridays 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Student Services Building 350
A dedicated space for students to pause, reflect, and reset. Through guided discussion and peer support, they review what went well, identify what didn’t get done, and explore strategies to move forward. It’s a chance to celebrate progress, learn from setbacks, and realign goals for the week ahead.
UReach Peer Mentor Team
Izzy Tollefson
Peer Mentor
801-581-5020
Izzy Tollefson
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Latin American Studies
Academic Level: Graduate (Master’s)
Home Town: Las Vegas, NV
Hobbies/Fun Facts: When I do not have my eyes glued to a computer screen, I love to dance and take on all sorts of craft projects (many of which remain unfinished). My favorite styles of dance are ballet, jazz, and tap. I’m also a huge fan of music (alternative and indie) and enjoy going to concerts as often as possible. Lastly, I have ADHD, which I like to see as a superpower that makes me even more awesome!
Serenity Singleton
Peer Mentor
801-581-5020
Serenity Singleton
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Theatre – Stage Management
Academic Level: Junior
Home State: Utah, right here in the valley!
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Hello! I’m so excited for the prospect of meeting with you guys! A little about me I love to read and write and obviously I love theatre. You can usually catch me in the pool or in the library either studying for class or reading a book. Fun Fact, I’m an older sister and an only child. Other fun fact is I have only ever broken 1.5 bones.
