Career Peer Advisors

Hi! I am Nicholas Brees (He/Him) and I am working in the Burwell Center for Career Achievement as a Peer Career Advisor. I am really looking forward to helping the community that is my peers with some of the same topics I was struggling with not even a year ago. As a Peer Advisor, I am available for drop in appointments for help with resumes, cover letters, or any of the fun work that is applying for jobs/internships.

I was born in San Jose, California but moved out to Bend, Oregon during the formative years of my life. Out there, I found a new passion for the outdoors while climbing mountains, spelunking in lava caves, and swimming in any body of water I can find. Two of my most memorable adventures would be a three hour rafting trip along the Rogue River while a firefighting helicopter was refilling their tank fifty yards away from our raft while we were navigating class three rapids, and hiking/backpacking in the Owyhee River Wilderness Area, one of the most untapped and Edenic places in the Pacific North West.

I came to DU for the amazing Daniels School of Business programs as well as the mountains and nature. I hope to learn how to ski this year and take more advantage of the Colorado Mountains. I hope to see you all in the Burwell Center at some point this year!

Hello! My name is Mireya Amador (she/her), and I am working at the Burwell Center for Career Achievement as a Career Peer Advisor. I am currently a third-year undergraduate student here at DU through Daniels College of Business as a Business Information & Analytics major with a minor in Marketing. 

I was born and raised in San Diego, California (West Coast best coast!) so I am very much a city girl with a love for nature, which is part of what led me to Denver. In my free time, you can always find me going on little adventures and discovering new places in the city to spend my time, or sometimes even going for a weekend traveling somewhere. 

Through my various on-campus involvements, I have a passion for helping others better their skills to reach their goals. With that being said, you can meet with me to look over your resume, cover letters, LinkedIn profile, chat about internship search, or anything you need. I am available for drop-in hours and appointments if needed! Looking forward to meeting you all.

Hi, my name is Calvin Alexander (He/Him) and I am working in the Burwell Center for Career Achievement as a Peer Career Advisor. As a graduate student, training to receive my Master of Arts in Sport & Performance Psychology, I am so happy to begin my professional journey in this field and I look forward to helping others find that same joy in whatever discipline they choose to pursue. I am available for both scheduled appointments and drop-in sessions for help with resumes, cover letters and anything else that relates to career building.

I was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey where I learned to love tennis, psychology and Spanish language and culture. I definitely consider myself an introvert, so I am obsessed with a good Sunday afternoon nap or a Netflix binge of random psychological thriller shows and movies. I have lived in New York, Madrid, Chicago and I keep so many great memories of lakes, parks and food items from all of those places with me, so feel free to ask about that!

My first year at DU was incredible, building meaningful connections in this community alongside immense academic and professional growth. I am so excited to continue learning alongside all of you and providing whatever knowledge and insights I can in the process.

Hi! My name is Shima Soleimanpour. I am a current third-year undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science as well as minors in Mathematics and Leadership Studies. I was born and raised in Colorado, and I am beyond grateful to be pursuing a higher education in my home-state. In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with my friends + cats. I enjoy being a part of communities that aim to serve others—and as a Peer Advisor, I get to do exactly that!

Hello hello! My name is Alisa Sautter (She/Her) and I am working in the Burwell Center for Career Achievement as a Peer Career Advisor. 

I graduated from the University of Denver in June 2023 with a B.S. in International Business and a minor in Leadership Studies. I am returning this year to finish my 4+1 program and receive my M.S. in Business Analytics.

Before landing my dream consulting job, I completed a variety of internships in the non-profit, public, and private sectors. My time at DU, and the professional experiences I have had while here, have been paramount to finding a career I am passionate about. I am excited to help others do the same. You can meet with me to look over your resume, review your cover letter, revitalize your LinkedIn, or just chat about anything related to your career search. I am happy to help where I can! 

I grew up here in Colorado but spent every Summer in Thailand. I got to learn the language, frolick in rice paddies, eat Som Tom, and hunt for mushrooms near the Buddhist temple. My love for travel was born from these experiences and I seize every opportunity I get to hop on a plane and visit another country. When I am not at the Burwell Center, you can find me studying, planning my next vacation, streaming movies and shows, reading fantasy and dystopian books, and spending time with my loved ones. 

I firmly believe that every individual has something unique to contribute to this world and it is my hope that every DU student graduates with a sense of what that is for them. I hope you find some time this year to visit us at the Burwell Center for Career Achievement. I look forward to meeting you!

Hey! My name is Brett Semelsberger (he/him), and I work at the Burwell Center for Career Achievement as a Career Peer Advisor. When I came to college, I had little to no professional experience under my belt. The Burwell Center was the ideal place to help me become more career-orientated and responsible; so, I am looking forward to returning the favor as a Peer Advisor. I am open for drop-in appointments for assistance with cover letters, resumes, LinkedIn, or any other materials needed for your job/internship search.

I am a senior at DU and am originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Being from the Midwest, football was a crucial part of my upbringing. I played all through high school and it still remains one of my favorite hobbies to this day. Also, I am very close with my family. I have five siblings, and I am the youngest of the bunch. Additionally, learning about different cultures is something I am extremely passionate about. I absolutely love traveling and have been to 39 countries in total. My favorite places I have ever been would be Egypt, Dubai, Japan, and New Zealand. I also studied abroad in Perth, Australia, and love helping students connect their time aboard with their future career and professional development.

DU and the Burwell Center have been my home for the past four years, and I want to share all the information I have gained with you all. Hopefully, everyone who is interested will drop by the Burwell Center sometime this year to get started or to continue on with their professional journey. Until then, I look forward to meeting you all!