Tremayne Ansani

Major(s): Neuroscience (pre-med)
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Black Honors Caucus vice president

Nathan Auten

Major(s): Integrated Information Technology
Hometown: Anderson, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Ask me about: Finding your path as a first generation student

*First generation student

Grace Bingham

Major(s): International Studies
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Gamecock CommUnity Shop
Ask me about: Finding your community in a new state

Jackie Bultman

Major(s): International Business, Management Consulting, and Operations & Supply Management
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Delta Sigma Pi, Carolina Sales Institute, NetImpact, HerCampus, WUSC, IBEA-International Business Cohort
Ask me about: Making friends and talking about life

Bryce Christian

Major(s): BARSC - Interactive Design
Hometown: Florence, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Women in Computing, Garnet and Black, Beekeeping club, research
Ask me about: Resources for tough classes

Sarah Chugh

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, TriBeta, MedElem, CHAARG
Ask me about: Meal plans and football tickets

Witt Coleman

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, TriBeta, Club Cross Country, research, Give a Dog a Bone
Ask me about: Leadership and community service

*Mentor Logistics Coordinator

Maddie Cox

Major(s): Psychology
Hometown: Williamston, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Neuroscience Club, Delta Alpha Pi, CAN network, Mountaineering and Whitewater Club
Ask me about: How to explore majors

*First generation student

Avery Cranford

Major(s): Psychology (pre-speech language pathology)
Hometown: Portland, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Ask me about: Study abroad and research

Francesca Cumello

Major(s): International Business and Marketing
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Free Movement Dance Club, Garnet and Black, Garnet Media, Alpha Delta Pi, Anne Frank Center volunteer, Women in Business
Ask me about: Managing time and organizing school work

Sarai Deese

Major(s): BARSC - Human Development and Family Studies
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Autism and Neurodiversity Network,  Community Autism Lab, President of Delta Alpha Pi, Neuroscience club, Mountaineering and Whitewater Club (MWW)
Ask me about: Accessibility and the Student Disability Resource Center

*First generation student

Allison DeHart

Major(s): Political Science (pre-law)
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: South Carolina Student Legislature, Phi Alpha Delta, Sustainable Carolina, Sierra Club
Ask me about: "Adulting" and how to address feeling lonely

Hope Denison

Major(s): Global Studies
Hometown: Magnolia, TX
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: American Library Association
Ask me about: Activism on campus

Elizabeth Duvall

Major(s): Middle Level Education (concentration in English and Social Studies)
Hometown: Spring Hill, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Student Community for Archives, Libraries, and Museums,  Book Club
Ask me about: Building study habits

Mallory Gedeon

Major(s): Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
Hometown: Dayton, OH
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Delta Zeta sorority, Delight Ministries, international business case competitions, intramural basketball/volleyball, Order of Omega, and American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
Ask me about:  Fun things to do in Columbia

Lupita Gomez

Major(s): International Business & Marketing 
Hometown: Hilton Head Island, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Kappa Delta Chi, Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Ask me about: Multicultural fraternity & sorority life

*First generation student

Kaitlyn Guild

Major(s): Exercise Science (pre-physician assistant)
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Sigma Alpha Omega sorority, Women's Club Golf Team, RHA President of Sumter Neighborhood, IM Basketball, and Chi Alpha small group.
Ask me about: Being the oldest in the family to go to college

Rachel Gulczinski

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Springboro, OH
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Phi Delta Epsilon, WUSC radio, HerCampus, Student Made USC
Ask me about: Creative outlets on campus and summer classes

Albert Hatton

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Abington, PA
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Pillars for Carolina, Alpha Epsilon Delta pre-health org, TriBeta National Biological Honor Society, research
Ask me about: Meeting people in a new state

* Mentor Recruitment Coordinator

Emily Heater

Major(s): International Business, Economics
Hometown: Chagrin Falls, OH
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Philosophy Club, Student Senate, Alpha Gamma Delta 
Ask me about: Work-life balance and fun things to do in Columbia

Hadley Hedges

Major(s): Finance, Accounting
Hometown: Kitty Hawk, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Women in Business Council, The Carolina Investment Foundation, Phi Sigma Pi, internships, intramural volleyball
Ask me about: Making new friends and staying fit in college

Connor Heil

Major(s): Finance
Hometown: Mullica Hill, NJ
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Club golf, intramural soccer and basketball, premier league soccer club
Ask me about: Navigating the social network at USC

Sun Heslin

Major(s): Pharmaceutical Science (pre-pharmacy)
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Pronouns: they/them
Involvement: Research, Fostering Felines, Carolina Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students, Student National Pharmaceutical Association, WUSC radio, Leadership and Service Center , Gamecocks Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Health Equity Advocacy Recognition and Training
Ask me about: The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

Hagan Hiott

Major(s): Political Science, History (pre-law)
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Student government, Chi Omega, research, Order of Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa
Ask me about: Working at the SC State House and finding the best coffee shops in town!

Kylee Hynes

Major(s): Accounting, Finance
Hometown: Mullica Hill, NJ
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Alpha Gamma Delta, club swim, Carolina Investment Foundation, Beta Alpha Psi, Omicron Delta Kappa
Ask me about: Anything - I'm a great listener!

*Mentor Marketing Coordinator

Lauren James

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Goose Creek, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Research, Garnet and Black
Ask me about: Working during school and living off-campus

*First generation student

Hailey Karns

Major(s): Exercise Science (pre-med)
Hometown: Waukesha, WI
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Club Golf, Student Nutrition Group, Chi-Alpha
Ask me about: Prioritization and understanding campus systems

Laukhika Kasetty

Major(s): Neuroscience (pre-med)
Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: CURE, Rural Interest Group, student government, research, Carolina Commuters Club
Ask me about: Joining and/or starting clubs

*First generation student

Rachel Kiser

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Freshman Council, Carolina Judicial Council, TriBeta National Biological Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Ask me about: Taking a chance!

Hanna Lutz

Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: German Club, Rocketry Club, The USC Book Club, Give a Dog a Bone
Ask me about: Peer tutoring at the Student Success Center

Claire Martin

Major(s): International Business, Marketing, Music Industry Studies
Hometown: Northville, MI
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Gamecock Barbell Club, Darla Moore Student Alumni Board
Ask me about: Having multiple majors

Emma McBride

Major(s): Computer Science
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Gamecock Battalion, Women in Computing 
Ask me about: How to find an internship and the best way to fight an alligator

Lauren McClure

Major(s): International Business, Accounting
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Club Tennis, Chi Alpha, Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society, Women in Business Council
Ask me about: Business fraternities and staying active

Ansley McKay

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Florence, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Project Vida, Neuroscience Club, Pre-Health Journal club, research 
Ask me about: Pre-med research, grants and fellowships

*First generation student

Eleanor McMakin

Major(s): Finance
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Campus Orchestra, Student Body Treasurer's office, Spur-ing Debate, Future Finance Associates, Phi Sigma Pi, and resident assistant for 650 Lincoln
Ask me about: Navigating campus and picking classes

*First generation student

Ali Mullendore

Major(s): Psychology
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: The Daily Gamecock, Carolina Productions, Strom Fitness instructor
Ask me about: Time management and organization

Vansh Nagpal

Major(s): Computer Science, Mathematics
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Minorities in Computing, Indian Student Organization, Asian and Pacific Islander Activism Association(APIAA)
Ask me about: Best food and study spots

Sean Nampoothiry

Major(s): Accelerated Undergrad to MD (pre-med)
Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Epsilon Psi Epsilon, MedElem,  Indian Cultural Organization
Ask me about: Pre-health organizations and finding the right study habits for you

Mollie Naugle

Major(s): Journalism
Hometown: Downingtown, PA 
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Daily Gamecock 
Ask me about: Being a student in the College of Information and Communications

Jennifer Nguyen

Major(s): Neuroscience (pre-med)
Hometown: Spartanburg, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Alpha Sigma Rho sorority, Carolina Health Entrepreneurship and Policy, Vietnamese Student Association, Filipino American Student Association, Multicultural Greek Council, Dance Marathon
Ask me about: Balancing a school-life schedule

*First generation student

Ally Nielsen

Major(s): Pharmaceutical Science (pre-pharmacy)
Hometown: Indian Trail, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Gamecock Club Tennis, YoungLife, Gamecock Pharmacy Assurance Program, Carolina Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students, Student National Pharmaceutical Association
Ask me about: Club sports and meeting new people

Mary Kathryn Nummy

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Neuroscience Club
Ask me about: Clinical experience and productive procrastination

Mariana Orihuela

Major(s): Psychology
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Cross-country club, Magellan ambassador, dance marathon, St. Thomas More USC, and Brain Research Across Development (B-RAD) research lab
Ask me about: Relationships with roommates and friends

Ellis Padgett

Major(s): History, English
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Give a Dog a Bone, Phi Alpha Theta, 1080c filmmaking org, campus orchestra
Ask me about: Getting connected on campus and being away from home 

Avani Patel

Major(s): International Business, Marketing
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Delta Sigma Pi, HerCampus, NetImpact, Indian Cultural Organization, Carolina Sales Institute
Ask me about: Making friends and being academically successful

Leslie Rangel

Major(s): Biochemistry, Molecular Biology (pre-med)
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Latin-American Student Organization
Ask me about: Being away from family and time management

*First generation student

Neha Rayala

Major(s): Neuroscience
Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children, Magellan Ambassador, U101 Peer Leader, Carolina Natyam Dance Club
Ask me about: How to get to know campus and its many resources

Emily Remer

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Penn Valley, PA
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Greek Life, Dance Marathon, Club Lacrosse
Ask me about: Scheduling meetings with on-campus resources

Mallorie Rice

Major(s): Public Health (pre-physician assistant)
Hometown: Lexington, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Women in Health Care
Ask me about: Preventing burnout and study tips

Kendall Roy

Major(s): Global Studies (pre-law)
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Judicial Council, Gamecock CommUnity Shop
Ask me about: Studying abroad and writing essays

Srestha Samaddar

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: HOSA - Future Health Professionals, Women in STEM
Ask me about: Destressing and study techniques

Kaitlyn Sedor

Major(s): Pharmaceutical Sciences (pre-pharmacy)
Hometown: Belmont, NC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Carolina Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students, Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive, Give a Dog a Bone, Project Vida, Service Saturdays
Ask me about: How to get tickets for USC sports

Greyson Sherman

Major(s): Environmental Science, International Studies (pre-law)
Hometown: Gray Court, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Campus orchestra, intramural soccer
Ask me about: Pursuing a dual degree and being away from home

Olivia Sherman

Major(s): Dance Performance & Choreography, Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Admitted Students Council, USC Dance Company, Carolina Dance Science, Gamecock Pantry 
Ask me about: Dorm life and classes

Karina Sheth

Major(s): Neuroscience, Spanish
Hometown: Brentwood, TN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Ultimate Frisbee, Dance Marathon, Pancakes for Parkinson's, Neuroscience Club
Ask me about: Taking care of yourself during the college transition

Gabby Shupard

Major(s): Public Health (pre-med)
Hometown: Bluffton, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Project Vida, Student Nutrition Group, USC Women in Healthcare, research 
Ask me about: Getting involved in extracurriculars & using your meal plan

Alexis Simpson

Major(s): Economics
Hometown: Fort Mill, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Department of Theatre and Dance Career Center, Honors First-Generation Student Committee, research, internships, Sustainable Carolina, 1080C Film Club 
Ask me about: Working on campus and choosing classes

*First generation student

Aman Singh

Major(s): Pharmaceutical Sciences (pre-pharmacy)
Hometown: Orangeburg, SC
Pronouns: he/him
Involvement: SCHC Cultural Ambassadors, Student National Pharmaceutical Association 
Ask me about: Getting involved in the Honors College and the Student Success Center

*First generation student
*First-Generation Support Coordinator

Caroline Smith

Major(s): Accounting
Hometown: Florence, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Student Gamecock Television, Resonance A Capella, Honors College Cultural Ambassadors
Ask me about: Being independent for the first time

Sravya Sunkara

Major(s): Public Health
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Sigma Omega Upsilon, Research, Bhangra Dance Team
Ask me about: Pre-professional fraternities and first-year activities

Paige Swanson

Major(s): Criminal Justice (pre-law)
Hometown: Bluffton, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Relay for Life, Changing Health, Attitudes, and Actions to Recreate Girls (CHAARG), Women for Global Empowerment, Taylor Swift Society
Ask me about: Switching majors and mental health

Abby Tabachini

Major(s): Political Science, History (pre-law)
Hometown: Manchester, PA
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Orientation Leader, Delta Zeta Sorority, U101 Peer Leader, Academic Advising Student Council
Ask me about: How advising works

Lauren Tinelli

Major(s): Biological Sciences, Spanish (pre-med)
Hometown: Grasonville, MD
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Kappa Delta Sorority, Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Med Fraternity, Tri Beta Biological Honors Society, Research Assistant at Early Social Development Lab, Volunteer at Free Medical Clinic, Women in Healthcare Club
Ask me about: What it's like to be a STEM major

*First generation student

Sarah Tra

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-med)
Hometown: Greer, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: University Ambassadors, Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society, Asian Pacific Islander Activism Association, Vietnamese Student Association, Translational Auditory Neuroscience Research
Ask me about: Utilizing on-campus resources

*First generation student

Waliya Waheed

Major(s): Psychology (pre-med)
Hometown: Irmo, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Gamecocks Aiding Refugees Club, MSA, TIMMY Global Health, research
Ask me about: Being a pre-med student

Grace Weismantel

Major(s): Supply Chain & Operations, Marketing 
Hometown: Hilton Head Island, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Midtown Fellowship, Give a Dog a Bone, Student Gamecock Television
Ask me about: Making friends throughout the university

*First generation student

Peighton White

Major(s): Pharmaceutical Science (pre-pharmacy)
Hometown: Mount Pleasant, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Give A Dog A Bone, Carolina Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students
Ask me about: Time management and schedule planning

*Mentee Logistics Coordinator

Marian Winters

Major(s): Public Health (pre-law)
Hometown: Florence, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: South Carolina Student Legislature, Project Vida, Gamecock Pantry, research, Magellan Ambassador, Student Nutrition Group
Ask me about: How to find clubs and volunteer opportunities on campus

Julia Wood

Major(s): Public Health (pre-occupational therapy)
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Project Vida, Changing Health, Attitudes, and Actions to Recreate Girls (CHAARG), Pre-OT Club, Sand Intramural Volleyball
Ask me about: Why getting involved on campus is important

Holly Young

Major(s): Biological Sciences (pre-law)
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Washington Semester Program, Research, Student Government
Ask me about: Succeeding as an out-of-state student

Ava Zito

Major(s): International Business
Hometown: Marlborough, CT
Pronouns: she/her
Involvement: Women in Business Council, Alpha Gamma Delta, Give a Dog a Bone
Ask me about: Sorority recruitment process