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Peer Advising Specialists

Peer Advising Specialists (PASs) are student employees in Academic Advising. PASs assist students with registering for classes, drafting Academic Plans, submitting exemplars, and more! To reach our PASs, call (503) 883-2250, email advising@linfield.edu, or stop by Academic Advising in Melrose 010.

Meet Our Peer Advising Specialists


Sarah Born

Nursing Peer Advising Specialist

Senior, Nursing
Hometown: Eugene, OR
Location: Portland Campus

971-369-4122

Building 1, Office 122 (Portland)


Ashlyn McPherson

Peer Advising Specialist

Junior, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Carnelian Bay, CA
Location: McMinnville Campus

503-883-2250

Melrose 010


Derek Long

Peer Advising Specialist

Junior, Economics and Finance
Hometown: Yamhill, OR
Location: McMinnville Campus

503-883-2250

Melrose 010


Allison Nicklous

Peer Advising Specialist

Sophomore, Biology
Hometown: St. Paul, OR
Location: McMinnville Campus

503-883-2250

Melrose 010


Maggie Kelley

Peer Advising Specialist

Junior, Nursing
Hometown: Silverton, OR
Location: Portland Campus

503-883-2250

Melrose 010


Alyssa Rubi

Peer Advising Specialist

First Year, Pre-Nursing
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Location: McMinnville Campus


Emily Ghidossi

Peer Advising Specialist

Sophomore, Biology
Hometown: Switzerland
Location: McMinnville Campus