2023 Opening Days Leader Profiles (2024 coming later this spring)

Opening days leaders are a diverse group representing various parts of the Willamette community in their interests, majors, and co-curricular activities! They are athletes, actors, transfer and international students, club members, and presidents, and represent all different years of students.

The one thing these leaders all share is their desire to meet and assist new students. The leaders are carefully selected during a competitive application process in February of each academic year. After their selection, they complete a Spring Training and then return to school in August for intensive training and preparation before Opening Days begins.

Besides leading the new students during Opening Days, these leaders are also responsible for planning all the events and programs that occur during Opening Days. Every leader is a member of one of the OD committees, each responsible for planning different events.

Amaya Supancich-McCord (She/They)

Amaya Supancich-McCord (She/They)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Santa Cruz, CA
Major
Undeclared
Minor
Studio Art
Favorite thing about WU

Small Classes and Ducks

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Grizzly Bear

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Rubber Spatula

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was younger I wanted to be either an accountant or a lawyer. I'm not really certain of what I want to do now, but I know I want to be able to help my community in some way.

Anika Laurie (she/her)

Anika Laurie (she/her)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Santa Cruz, CA
Major
History and Studio Art
Minor
n/a
Favorite thing about WU

The wonderful people, supportive community and the ducks

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

an owl

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

a whisk

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was a kid I wanted to run a gluten free bakery, now I want to go into historical preservation or museum curation.

Annemarie Roth (She/Her)

Annemarie Roth (She/Her)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
San Francisco CA
Major
Biology and Public Health
Minor
Chemistry
Favorite thing about WU

The community

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Capybara

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

spork

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a doctor when i was little and now I want to be an Oncologist.

Audrey Plass (she/her they/them)

Audrey Plass (she/her they/them)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Boise Idaho
Major
Environmental Science
Minor
PPLE
Favorite thing about WU

the ducks

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Beaver

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

Ballerina. Environmental Lawyer

Ava Merritt (she/they)

Ava Merritt (she/they)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Boise, ID
Major
Biochemistry
Minor
none
Favorite thing about WU

research opportunities

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

penguin

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

spatula

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

as a kid, a lawyer, now an anesthesiologist

Catherine Treadwell (she/her)

Catherine Treadwell (she/her)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Sacramento CA
Major
Civic Communication and Media
Minor
Music
Favorite thing about WU

$1 chocolate chip cookies at the bistro

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

cat

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Ladle

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

vet and now i want to work with music nonprofits

Caz Janei (they/he)

Caz Janei (they/he)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Major
Classics
Minor
Spanish
Favorite thing about WU

community!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

fox

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

mini whisk

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a marine biologist, now I either want to go into archeology/classics (work at dig sites) or be a tattoo artist

Chloe Berry (They/Them)

Chloe Berry (They/Them)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Spokane, WA
Major
English (Creative Writing Concentration)
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

One of the best parts of WU are the professors. They’re all incredibly passionate and 100% dedicated to helping their students.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

I’ve been told that my dog and I are remarkably similar.

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

those little things that go on each end of an ear of corn solely because they are the devices that allow corn on the cob to be eaten

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was a kid I wanted to be an author, which remains true to this day.

Clare Strode (She/her)

Clare Strode (She/her)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Helena, MT
Major
Undeclared
Minor
Undeclared
Favorite thing about WU

The community and my friends

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Goat!

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Slotted spoon

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to own a coffee shop, now I’d like to be a musician

Cori Hines (she/her/hers)

Cori Hines (she/her/hers)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
La Grande, OR
Major
Public Health
Minor
Music
Favorite thing about WU

I love the tight-knit community!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

After being in the UK for 4 months, I think cows are my favorite <3

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Saucepan

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a pop star just like Hannah Montana and Taylor Swift! Now, I want to make healthcare more equitable and accessible (even though deep down I still want to be like my fav pop stars).

Devyn McMillen (she/her/hers)

Devyn McMillen (she/her/hers)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Portland, Oregon
Major
PPLE
Minor
none
Favorite thing about WU

All of the wildlife like ducks, nutrias, raccoons, geese, and squirrels!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

German shepherd!!

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Mug

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a veterinarian, but now I want to pursue a career in politics!

Emi Keller (she/they)

Emi Keller (she/they)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Colorado Springs Colorado
Major
math
Minor
undecided
Favorite thing about WU

The people!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Iguana

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

chopsticks

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was a kid, I wanted to an astronaut. Now I want to teach!

Emilee Cirbo (she/hers)

Emilee Cirbo (she/hers)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Centennial, CO
Major
Art History and Archaeology
Minor
N/a
Favorite thing about WU

The opportunities on campus for first-gen students like myself!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler)

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Rolling Pin

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a Paleontologist and now I am gonna be an Archaeologist!

Emilie Taylor (She/Her)

Emilie Taylor (She/Her)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Oceanside, CA
Major
Undeclared but leaning towards a double major with History or GCS and Film or CCM. Leaning more towards GCS and Film.
Minor
Film or CCM(instead of double majoring)
Favorite thing about WU

My favorite thing about Willamette is the campus. I love how pretty it is, and just how friendly campus is. I can't go anyway without running into someone I know and saying hello.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

I think an animal that represents my personality is a badger(probably due to the fact that I am a Hufflepuff).

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

My favorite kitchen utensil is a frying pan

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was a kid I wanted to be a mermaid. Actual career wise I remember wanting to be a teacher, I think largely due to my mom being one. Now I'm still thinking about being a teacher because I like teaching, but I'm also looking at doing something with film.

Emily Huynh (she/her)

Emily Huynh (she/her)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Major
Civic Communication and Media
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

Playing in the mill stream

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Penguin

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Tongs

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

Astronaut -&gt; ???

Evyn Baker

Evyn Baker

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Salem OR USA
Major
Data Science
Minor
History or Music
Favorite thing about WU

Chamber Choir

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Sloth

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Hatchet (open up coconuts)

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

Entomologist or a Business Lawyer

Hana Sakai (She/her/hers)

Hana Sakai (She/her/hers)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Denver, CO
Major
History/PPLE
Minor
Asian Studies
Favorite thing about WU

The people, the different variety of personalities and opinions within the students, staff, and Professors means lots of opportunities to interact with different people.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Dog (I’ve been told I act like a dog quite often)

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Small ice cream spoon

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

Lawyer. I still want to be an attorney, shockingly.

Harleen Brar (she/her/hers)

Harleen Brar (she/her/hers)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Molalla, OR
Major
Data Science and CCM
Minor
Music
Favorite thing about WU

how much the professors care about each individual student

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

peacock

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

spork

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be an animator for Disney. Now, I want be a data scientist.

Henry Jensen (He/Him)

Henry Jensen (He/Him)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
I am from Seattle, WA
Major
Art Major
Minor
Business
Favorite thing about WU

My favorite part about Willamette is the friendships that create genuine connections!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Orca Whales because I am playful, patient, and friendly but when an opportunity opens, I strike!

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Chop Sticks

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be soccer player but now I want to be a independent photographer

Ingrid Standifer (she/her)

Ingrid Standifer (she/her)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Menlo Park, CA
Major
Psychology
Minor
Undecided
Favorite thing about WU

I love the sense of community at WU.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Bear

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Wooden spoon

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a pirate. Now, I want to do social work

Jack Shostrom (he/him)

Jack Shostrom (he/him)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Ashland Oregon
Major
undecided
Minor
undecided
Favorite thing about WU

The Bistro. I like all the designs, it makes it seem really homey

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Dog. I've been told that I seem like a dog, specifically a golden retriever.

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

spork. it's a spoon and a fork in one, also the word spork is just funny to me. Bonus points if there is a knife involved.

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was a kid i wanted to be a pirate or a pro athlete. Now I think it would be cool to be a photographer.

Jackson Hutchinson (He/him)

Jackson Hutchinson (He/him)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Beaverton
Major
Physics and aerospace engineering
Minor
none
Favorite thing about WU

The Nature

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Axolotl

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Spatula

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

An Airplane engineer now Aerospace engineer

Jay Chew (he/him)

Jay Chew (he/him)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Elk Grove, California
Major
Psychology
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

I love the community here at Willamette. Everyone has been friendly and made me feel welcome and comfortable being myself :)

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

I would say a Marmot (which is basically a large ground squirrel that lives primarily in the mountains)

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Spatula

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a truck driver as a kid. Now, I want to pursue my masters in Sports Psychology to help athletes struggling with the mental side of their sport.

Jaylah Bennett (she/they/he)

Jaylah Bennett (she/they/he)

Hometown
Claremont, CA
Major
English, Music
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

The people! I found a home at Willamette in the people I surrounded myself with, and I'm so happy to grow alongside them. Also, how small and gorgeous our campus--cherry blossom season is MAGICAL!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Honey badger!

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Tea diffuser!

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was younger, I wanted to be an author. Now, I'm in a solid tie between choral conductor and librarian.

Jillian Layton (she/her)

Jillian Layton (she/her)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Monmouth, OR
Major
International Studies and Economics
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

The goudy tuna melts!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Dolphin

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Pizza cutter!

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

A teacher, but now I would love to do something with consulting on international issues!

Jonas Cherry (He/Him)

Jonas Cherry (He/Him)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Browns Valley/ Nor Cal
Major
Public Health
Minor
maybe econ
Favorite thing about WU

I like being away from home and finding people I enjoy to hang out with. My favorite thing is that its driving distance from the beach.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

My favorite animal is fish. If I had to pick one it would be between a bull shark and a goldfish.

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Straw

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

As a kid I wanted to be a NBA basketball player. Now I want to be a orthopedic or plastic surgeon.

Joshua Evans (he/him)

Joshua Evans (he/him)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Lafayette, California
Major
Environmental Science and Public Health
Minor
Spanish
Favorite thing about WU

My friends and professors

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Owl

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Spoon

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I do not remember what I wanted to be as a kid

Juno Tejchman (They/She/He)

Juno Tejchman (They/She/He)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Virginia Beach, VA
Major
Theatre
Minor
none
Favorite thing about WU

The squirrels!! They're so strange!!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

A dog that thinks it's way smaller than it actually is.

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Whisk. No explanation needed.

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a "shark doctor." Now, I want to be a stage manager!

Kate West (she/her)

Kate West (she/her)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Redmond, OR
Major
N/A
Minor
Politics, Policy, Law, and Ethics
Favorite thing about WU

The cherry blossoms!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

My favorite animal is an elephant

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

My favorite kitchen utensil is my blender for smoothies!

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was a kid I wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon and now I want to be a lawyer or work in politics!

KC Fejeran

KC Fejeran

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Mangilao, Guam
Major
CCM
Minor
Studio Art
Favorite thing about WU

the community

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

a puppy, I'm excitable and like people

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

rubber spatula

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be an acrobat, now I want to go into advocacy law

Kendra Hutchinson (they/them)

Kendra Hutchinson (they/them)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Beaverton, Oregon
Major
Environmental Science
Minor
none
Favorite thing about WU

The community! Everybody is so welcoming and friendly

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Otter

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Slotted spoon

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a Crane Operator. Now I want to do environmental research and outreach

Kyrstin Calleja (She/her)

Kyrstin Calleja (She/her)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Gilbert, Arizona
Major
Chemistry and Environmental Science
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

Star Tree Lighting

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Penguin

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Dinosaur Soup Ladle

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

As a kid I wanted to be a "penguin doctor". Now I want to be an environmental chemist.

Lauren Meekins (she/they)

Lauren Meekins (she/they)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Santa Rosa, California, Jacksonville, OR
Major
CCM
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

The amazing professors in CCM!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

PENGUIN

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

The fork.

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to own an ice cream truck. Now I want to be involved in academia in urban design!

Lesly Cordero Lagos (she/her/hers)

Lesly Cordero Lagos (she/her/hers)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Albany, Oregon
Major
PPLE
Minor
n/a
Favorite thing about WU

Being involved with clubs or organizations

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

An otter

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Spork

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a police officer, but now I want to be an Immigration Lawyer

Lindy Pottle (she/her)

Lindy Pottle (she/her)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
El Mirage, Arizona
Major
Undecided
Minor
n/a
Favorite thing about WU

The community! There are so many amazing people on this campus!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

My favorite animal is an elephant!

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

A spatula

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

When I was little I wanted to be a teacher, now I want to work in healthcare.

Linnea Lovtang (she/her)

Linnea Lovtang (she/her)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Corvallis, OR
Major
Psychology
Minor
Women's and Gender Studies
Favorite thing about WU

The super supportive music community!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Otter

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

loose leaf tea strainer (I have one shaped like a Narwhal)

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a Biologist, and now I want to be a Counseling Psychologist

M Caputo (she/her)

M Caputo (she/her)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Juneau Alaska
Major
Computer science, psychology
Minor
none
Favorite thing about WU

my friends

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

raven (loud and likes shiny things)

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

fork

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

kid: study psychology of criminals. now: maybe the same thing idk lol

Maggie Nevala (She/her)

Maggie Nevala (She/her)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Anchorage, Alaska
Major
Creative Writing/English
Minor
History
Favorite thing about WU

The library

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Raven

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Spatula

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a teacher when I was a kid and now I want to be a writer.

Maya Luther (she/her)

Maya Luther (she/her)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Portland, OR
Major
Data Science
Minor
Japanese
Favorite thing about WU

The small community and the friendly professors

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Beetle

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Milk frother

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

Data analyst

McKenna Turner (they/them/theirs)

McKenna Turner (they/them/theirs)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Junction City, Oregon
Major
Philosophy, Global Cultural Studies and Public Health
Minor
None
Favorite thing about WU

Goudy caesar salad croutons!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Binturong...

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Scrub Daddy

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a cat but I guess it kind of worked out because now I am a bearCAT! After being a bearcat, I want to work in Public Health.

Meira Bonnici (she/her)

Meira Bonnici (she/her)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Kamuela, Big Island Hawai’i
Major
Psychology
Minor
Art History
Favorite thing about WU

The trees around campus that change every season and all the great people I have met in my 3 years.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Lion

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

chop sticks

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a princess when I was a kid and now I want to do child therapy.

Mel Duncan (she/her/hers)

Mel Duncan (she/her/hers)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Santa Clarita, CA
Major
Chemistry
Minor
Mathematics and Biology
Favorite thing about WU

My favorite part about Willamette is the Bistro! In addition, during spring the cherry blossoms bloom and there are the baby ducks!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Mouse

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Potato Masher

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

As a kid I wanted to become a baker or a comic book artist, now I am planning to pursue a PhD and go into research!

Natalie Klett (she/her)

Natalie Klett (she/her)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Beaverton, OR
Major
STUDIO ART
Minor
mayhaps none mayhaps one
Favorite thing about WU

The amazing people and the flowers!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Golden Retriever!

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Spaghetti Fork!

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a Dolphin trainer and now I want to own my own art business and create art!

Naydine Lima (She/her/ella)

Naydine Lima (She/her/ella)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Madras, OR
Major
Biology
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

Campus during cherry blossom season

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Ladybug

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Whisk!

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a Meteorologist and now I want to be a Pharmacist

Reese Hamilton (He/him)

Reese Hamilton (He/him)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Lopez Island Washington USA
Major
Economics and Data Science
Minor
none (too cool for those things)
Favorite thing about WU

The amazing friends I have met and the gorgeous campus.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

elephant

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Knife

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

Wanted to be a doctor, now I have no idea :)

Rhiannon Gabrielson-Shimp (She/Her)

Rhiannon Gabrielson-Shimp (She/Her)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Hillsboro
Major
Business & Psychology
Minor
Undeclared
Favorite thing about WU

The people!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Cat!

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Knife

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be an attorney and now I'm leaning more into the marketing aspects of business.

Rosa Oliver (She/Her)

Rosa Oliver (She/Her)

Year
Class of 2024
Hometown
Salem, Oregon/USA
Major
Philosophy
Minor
n/a
Favorite thing about WU

I love the little ducks that swim in the creek. They encourage me to keep my ducks in a row.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Green Cheek Conure (Bird)

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Antique Eggbeater

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

Artist; Lawyer

Röyce Samaniego (He/him)

Röyce Samaniego (He/him)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Major
Biology
Minor
Chemistry
Favorite thing about WU

the flexibility for meetings and Office Hours

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

My favorite is a cheetah

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Knife

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a zookeeper but now I want to be a Physicians Assistant

Sam Jeffe (he/him)

Sam Jeffe (he/him)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Major
Physics, computer science
Minor
None
Favorite thing about WU

The professors

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Bearded dragon

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

The really big knives that make you look like you're about to murder someone when you're holding them

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be an astronaut, and now I want to do something with space (since being an astronaut is hard and dangerous)

Sarah Husson (She/her)

Sarah Husson (She/her)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Broomfield, Colorado
Major
Biology
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

The campus or the people.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Bears or bats.

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Stand mixers.

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I had wanted to be a marine biologist, I want to go more into conservation biology and field research now.

Sarah Jenner (she/her)

Sarah Jenner (she/her)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Normandy Park, Washington
Major
Public Health
Minor
Classical Studies, Biology, Chemistry
Favorite thing about WU

The community- especially my teammates!

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Dolphin

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Chef's knife

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be a marine biologist (I did become a scuba diver!). Now, I want to either go onto med school or something in Public Health.

Sophia Donoho (She/They)

Sophia Donoho (She/They)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Kamuela/Waimea, Hawaii
Major
Undecided
Minor
Undecided
Favorite thing about WU

The scenery and the people

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Crows

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Spork: Best of both worlds

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

Kid: A vet, Now: Gallery curator

Sylvia Lindblad (they/them)

Sylvia Lindblad (they/them)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Seattle, WA
Major
Biology
Minor
N/A
Favorite thing about WU

I love how everyone hangs out by the Mill Stream when it's nice out.

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Favorite animal: Pine Marten!

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Tongs

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

As a kid I wanted to be a teacher. Now I don't know! I'm still figuring it out.

Trey Allen (he/him)

Trey Allen (he/him)

Year
Class of 2025
Hometown
Tucson, Arizona
Major
Physics and Computer Science
Minor
None
Favorite thing about WU

I like a lot of my professors, especially in my majors

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Turtle is my favorite animal

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

Spatula

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

I wanted to be an athlete or maybe sports commentator when I was a kid. Now, I want to be an engineer

Will LaDuca (he/him)

Will LaDuca (he/him)

Year
Class of 2026
Hometown
Salem, OR
Major
PPLE, Econ
Minor
Spanish
Favorite thing about WU

The amazing faculty

Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite

Shark

Favorite Kitchen Utensil

whisk

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?

As a kid, I wanted to be a fireman. Currently, I am planning on becoming a public defender

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