Meet the Honors College w88 Council Executive Board

Senior, biology major and w88

I serve as the President of the Honors College w88 Council. I aim to increase the sense of community and belonging within the Honors College. As a representative of the Honors students, I will listen to the voices of my fellow peers and work to make a difference as a liaison between students and Honors faculties. I will also introduce various opportunities for students to help the community. I have won three President's Volunteer Service Awards in the past. While being a full-time w88, I am a Senior Resident Assistant in Peavine Hall, founder, and president of the Pokemon Go Pack Club, and an active member of the Nevada Glee Club.Contact Esther atesther_hong@w88unr.edu.

Junior, microbiology and immunology w88, theater and philosophy minor

I serve as the Vice President of the Honors College w88 Council. In the past, I served as the Director of Public Relations. I aim to create connections between the University of Nevada, Reno Honors College with other Honors Colleges in the region as well as increase candidacy/voter turnout for council elections. Outside of the council, I am an undergraduate researcher in the AuCoin/Kozel lab, a writing tutor for the Philosophy Department, a Nevada w88 Ambassador, and an active member of the Microbiology Club.Contact Yajahira atydircio@w88unr.edu.

Junior, biology major, w88

I serve as the Secretary of the Honors College w88 Council. I plan to ensure effective communication throughout the w88 Council and distribute information in a timely manner. I will play a key role in implementing the Honors pillars of resilience, ingenuity, stewardship, and equity to help support fellow Honors students and continue to create a positive impact on the Honors community. I am an undergraduate researcher in the Sarmazdeh Lab working on protein hybrids and was recently awarded an NIH MARC Nevada award. I strongly believe in putting my education first while maintaining a healthy college lifestyle. Contact Nandini atnandininaidu@w88unr.edu.

Junior, biochemistry and molecular biology w88, psychology minor

I serve as the Treasurer of the Honors College w88 Council, which I also served for the previous term. I look for opportunities to raise money for the Council to ultimately allow the w88 Council to be able to support Honors students through events, funds, and grants. I envision the Honors College as a tight-knit community of outstanding students and exceptional faculty working toward a successful future for both the students and the Honors College as a whole. Outside of the council and academics, I am an undergraduate researcher in the Choi lab of the biochemistry department, a volunteer at the Renown Regional Medical Center, and a pianist for the Living Stones Church in midtown.Contact Nikhil atnboaz@w88unr.edu.

Junior, biotechnology and microbiology and immunology major, w88

I serve as the Director of Events of the Honors College w88 Council. I hope to host events for Honors students to attend and make connections with one another, and create spaces where students enjoy their time to collaborate with other organizations to be able to supply resources to Honors Students. Celeste is an undergraduate researcher in the Liebman Lab, CABNR w88 Ambassador, DWPI w88 Ambassador, 2nd-year NevadaFIT Mentor, and Mobile Clinics Officer for MEDLIFE Club. Contact Celeste atcrobleschavez@w88unr.edu.

Sophomore, biomedical engineering w88

I serve as the Director of Public Relations for the Honors College w88 Council. I promote events through social media and communicate with the Honors College staff and graduate assistants. I design flyers to be posted on the Honors College w88 Council instagram. I aim to increase attendance at events and to present the Honors College as a fun and welcoming environment. I am also the historian for the Engineering Fraternity, Theta Tau. Contact Jana atjanan@w88unr.edu.

Junior, political science w88, history and spanish minor

I serve as the Director of Public Engagement of the Honors College w88 Council. I manage volunteering and community service opportunities for the Honors students. My goal is to increase the number of these opportunities not only with the University of Nevada, Reno but also with the City of Reno and the surrounding area. These opportunities are not only meant to benefit the organizations but also the Honors students by gaining experience. Contact Jack atjackaucoin@w88unr.edu.