Professional Staff
Nick North
Director
Nick has spent his career supporting students as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of higher education. He began his journey at the University of Kansas where he earned a Masters of Science in Education in Higher Education Administration. He then moved out the Pacific Northwest where he worked in various roles in university housing. Nick believes in the value of continuous learning and personal growth and is driven by principles of diversity, equity, and justice. These concepts have informed his many years of advocating and empowering students as they navigate their journey through higher education.
Vacant
Assistant Director
The Assistant Director of the Office of Advocacy is a position is a case manager for the office providing direct support to students. In addition, the Assistant Director supervises the Peer Advocate Team.
This position is currently vacant, and will be filled soon.
Peer Advocates
Peer advocates are students just like you. They have completed formal training in order to offer individualized peer-based support to OSU students.
Sabena Siddiqui
Advocacy GTA
Advocacy has been a driving force in Sabena’s career, even though much of it relates to whale and dolphin research and conservation. She is passionate about whales as much as she is excited to be part of the push to make STEM more inclusive. She is a PhD student studying same-sex behavior of whales and dolphins as part of the Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences department. Previously she earned her master’s degree at the University of Hawaii studying humpback whale communication. Sabena enjoys working with other students and has mentored undergraduates in multiple capacities within academia and non-profits.
Limited proficiency in Hindi and Urdu.
Oli Burrows
Peer Advocate
Maddy Shearer
Peer Advocate
Roger Vasquez Munoz
Peer Advocate
Roger, a senior majoring in Business Administration, is dedicated to assisting students in navigating university policies and accessing essential campus resources, while also pursuing interests in cooking, community service, and networking, with a commitment to leadership and impactful contributions both on campus and in the wider community.
Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written).
Issy Bare
Peer Advocate
Issy found a passion for public service in Nebraska City where she was born and raised. She has only found more joy and fulfillment serving OSU Students. Her advocacy extends beyond casework by her participation in our policy and procedures committee and the Peer Educator Leadership Team. Outside of her work at the office she is apart of the Student Fee Committee, the Oregon State University Marching Band and the University Accreditation Steering Committee.
Lesly Maldonado
Peer Advocate
Lesly is a 4th year student majoring in Political Science (with an option in Pre-Law) and a minor in Design and Innovation. She is an active participant in TRIO and MEChA. Lesly hopes to become a lawyer and dreams of living in Southern California.
Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written).
Jayshaun Talbert
Peer Advocate
Jayshaun is a 3rd year Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences student. His favorite part about working in the Office of Advocacy is the administrative duties that come with the job. He also serves as Chair for the ASOSU Student Advisory Board. Outside of working and going to class, Jayshaun is heavily involved in wildlife research.