21-22 Members

1st Years

Maryam Aso is a Criminal Justice major with a Public Law Certificate. She serves as President of the Middle Eastern Student Union, President of Border Angels, and Secretary of the Law, Policy and Human Rights Organization. Maryam volunteers in her community as a middle school tutor, at her local library, and at her church. After graduation, she would like to attend law school and become a District Attorney.

Jacqueline Banal is a Business Marketing major with a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with a 3.8 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College and holds appointed officer positions in Kappa Delta Sorority. Jacqueline serves as the New Student Representative for AB Samahan, the Aztec Pride Vice Chair for Associated Students, a Marketing Intern for the Aztec Athletics Department, and is on the marketing team for Women in Business. She has volunteered with Boss Women Collective and COVID Community Care. After graduation, Jacqueline plans to pursue her MBA.

Joseph Barr is an Economics major with a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with a 4.0 GPA. He is a member of the Weber Honors College and Phi Kappa Theta Honor Society. Joseph was an Economics tutor and served on the English Department Hiring Committee. After graduation, he hopes to use his knowledge of economic analysis to help change and implement policy.

Nikolas Bird is a Business Finance major with a 3.61 GPA. He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Golden Key International Honor Society. Nikolas is President of the SDSU Finance and Investment Society, a cohort member of the SDSU Lavin Entrepreneur Program, and a general member of the Entrepreneur Society, the Real Estate Society, and the Jazz Ensemble. After graduation, he wants to use his business and entrepreneurial skills to work with major firms around the world.

Lauren Brunson is a Psychology major with minors in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies and Counseling and Social Change. She is a member of the Weber Honors College, Psi Chi, and Presidential Scholars. Lauren is involved in SDSU African Student Union, Campus Curlz, Student Life and Leadership, and serves as a peer advisor in the Psychology Department. After graduation, she hopes to become a high school guidance counselor or an academic advisor at the university level.

Kimberly Chen is a Kinesiology major and Psychology minor with a 3.96 GPA. She is an undergraduate teaching assistant, and is a member of Alpha Phi Gamma Sorority, Residence Hall Association, Hall Council, Future Physical Therapist Organization, Kinesiology Organization, and Pre-Occupational Therapy Student Association. Kimberly volunteers with Labs, Retrievers and More. After graduation, she plans to get hand-on experience in the physical therapy field. 

Grace Chou is an International Business major with minors in French and Finance. She is a member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Women in Business, Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Sigma Pi, and the International Business Society. Grace volunteers with the A.S. Food Pantry and has participated in SDSU Dance Marathon. After graduation, she hopes to work for an international finance firm.

Skylar Christie is a Criminal Justice major with minors in Psychology and ISCOR. She is involved with Associated Students, Pre-Law Society, Criminal Justice Student Association, Rho Lambda, SISSTER, and Alpha Gamma Delta. Skylar volunteers with the A.S. Food Pantry, San Diego Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, Father Joe’s Village, Surfrider Foundation beach cleanups, and Feeding San Diego. After graduation, she hopes to attend law school to study criminal or public international law.

Chamese Dempsey is a Social Work major. She is Secretary of the Indigenous Social Work Alliance and has volunteered for the San Diego City College Mental Health Department, Rosa Park Elementary School, and Peace and Dignity Journeys Indigenous Spiritual Run. Chamese has received the Friends of Downtown Scholarship and is a San Diego Foundation Awardee. After graduation, she hopes to earn her MSW. 

Margot Ermer is a Communications major with minors in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies and Women Studies with a 3.89 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College and Rho Lambda Honor Society. Margot is involved with College Panhellenic Association, Associated Students, Rotaract, SISSTER, Delta Zeta Sorority, and Camp Kesem. She volunteers with Miracle League, Aztecs Rock Hunger, and Crisis Text Line. After graduation, Margot plans to attend law school.

Fiona Esho is a Civil Engineering major and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 3.85 GPA. She is Recording Secretary for Tau Beta Pi, and is a member of Chi Epsilon and the Weber Honors College. Fiona has received the College of Engineering scholarship and serves as a math and science tutor and a Make A Wish Foundation volunteer. After graduation, she hopes to create a successful civil engineering and real estate firm in San Diego. 

Setareh Farid is a Business Administration: Management major with a 3.73 GPA. She is a transfer student from San Diego Mesa College where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is an operations intern of SDSU Women in Business. Setareh volunteers for San Diego Canyonlands and Surfrider Foundation. After graduation, she wants to work in Project Management (within IT or construction) and apply for her MBA in management consulting. 

Ryan Goodman is a Biochemistry major with a 4.0 GPA. He is an academic mentor for Paper Airplanes, volunteers for both Alvarado and Palomar Hospitals, and is an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Gu’s Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. He presented his research project at CSUPERB Convention Santa Clara and SDSU SRS in 2020. Ryan is the recipient of the Paul Kurts and Genevieve Hane Crecelius Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry. After graduation, he plans to attend medical school.

Lauren Graeve is a Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy major with a 3.86 GPA. She is a member of Flying Samaritans, Pre-Physician Assistant Club, Women in Science Society, and Photography Club. Lauren is working on her Nurse Assistant certificate and is a Supplemental Instruction Leader for both Chemistry 100 and 200. After graduation, she plans to become a physician assistant specializing in OBGYN or Emergency Medicine, possibly with a dual Master’s in Public Health.

Audrey Heinemann is a Journalism: Public Relations major with minors in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies and Communication with a 3.96 GPA. She is an SDSU Ambassador and is Vice President of Social Integration for the Weber Honors College Student Society. Audrey is also a part of Public Relations Student Society of America, Club Water Polo, and Girl Scouts of San Diego. She serves for SDSU Dance Marathon Impact Program and Sister Cities of Nashville. After graduation, Audrey hopes to work for an in-house public relations department for a major company.

Michelle Hoo is a Biology major and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 3.98 GPA. She is a blood donor ambassador at American Red Cross, a resident services assistant at Atria Senior Living, a lab assistant, and a member of the Weber Honors College. Michelle is involved in Beta Psi Omega, Flying Samaritans, and SDSU Jazz Ensemble. After graduation, she wants to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. in order to advance medicinal research and promote longevity.

Sophia Jorge is an Environmental Engineering major and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 3.87 GPA. She is a member of Chi Epsilon Honor Society and the Weber Honors College. Sophia is an SDSU Ambassador, an undergraduate research volunteer in the Disturbance Hydrology Lab at SDSU, a math instructor at Mathnasium of Chula Vista, and academic mentor at International Rescue Committee. After graduation, she plans to complete a master’s in civil or environmental engineering and work in the private engineering industry. 

Gabrielle Jose is a double-major in English- Single Subject Teaching Credential and Comparative International Studies with a Spanish minor with a 3.76 GPA. She works as a staff writer for the Daily Aztec and is both a player and Treasurer of the SDSU Women's Rugby Team. After graduation, Gabriella plans to pursue a master's in Education and teach English as a second language.

Maryana Khames is an International Security and Conflict Resolution major with a 3.81 GPA.  She is a member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and of Rotaract, and is involved with Associated Students. Maryana serves as the Vice President of Law, Policy, and Human Rights and has a fellowship with the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center. After graduation, Maryana plans to become an immigration lawyer for the UN and hopes to start a non-profit organization dedicated to helping first-generation and low-income students attend college. 

AnneClare Kim is an English- Single Subject Teaching Credential major with a 3.84 GPA. She is the Executive Vice-President of SDSU's College of Education Student Council and is President of SDSU's Student California Teachers Association. After graduation, AnneClare plans to pursue a master's degree in teaching and hopes to teach English literature as well as ESL in high schools.

Kaleigh Kim is a Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences major with a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with a 3.97 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College and is a Supplemental Instruction Leader. Kaleigh is a research assistant for the SDSU CORAL lab, is a language facilitator for SDSU ChiLD3 Language Lab, and is a collaborator for the ESL Project, China. After graduation, Kaleigh plans to become a speech language pathologist and work at an elementary school. 

Marisa Krauter is a Psychology major and a Counseling and Social Change minor with a 3.97 GPA. She is the College of Sciences Student Council Representative for Active Minds, a peer educator for Counseling and Psychological Services, and a research assistant for Dr. Kappenman. After graduation, Marisa plans to earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and continue her work in anxiety research. 

Guan Liu is a double-major in Political Science and History and a Public Administration minor with a 3.88 GPA. He is the Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the California State Student Association, a campaign organizer, and serves as a Justice for SDSU A.S Judicial Affairs Council.  After graduation, Guan hopes to pursue a master's in Public Policy/Public Administration and gain a Juris Doctorate and one day practice governmental law. 

Camryn Lotka is a Biology major and a Spanish minor with a 3.86 GPA. She worked as the South Campus Plaza South Hall Council Member, is an SDSU Ambassador, and is a member of the Women in Science Society and the Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association. After graduation, Camryn plans to attend medical school.

Tamika Lovelace is a Liberal Studies major and a Psychology minor with a 3.72 GPA. She was the Vice-President of Scholarship for PTK honor society and is currently on the WOC research team. After graduating, Tamika plans to pursue a master's degree in hopes of becoming a researcher and developing a school curriculum that incorporates constructivist learning theory.

Morgan Mock is a Communications major and with minors in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies and Spanish with a 3.8 GPA. She is President of the Weber Honors College Student Society, Chief Recruiting Officer of Kappa Alpha Theta, and a member of Phi Eta Sigma and Lambda Pi Eta honor societies. Morgan volunteers with Court Appointed Special Advocates, Bannister House, and the AS Food Pantry. After graduation, she would like to go into public relations for luxury fashion companies or have her own talk show on TV.

Diksha Mohan is a Psychology major with minors in Chemistry and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with a 3.79 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College and Golden Key International Honor Society. Diksha has served as a Supplemental Instruction Leader and an Aztecs Reaching Aztecs leader. She volunteers as a Teaching Assistant at the Nrithyalaya Dance Academy and as an Undergraduate Volunteer at the ASD Climbers Foundation. After graduation, Diksha plans to attend medical school in order to become a psychiatrist.

Joann Murray is a Kinesiology, Pre-Physical Therapy major and a Classics minor with a 3.83 GPA. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and has received numerous awards as a student athlete. Joann is a Teacher’s Assistant for a Biomechanics of Human Movement course and is a biology tutor at San Diego City College. She also volunteers at the Challenge Center in operations support, as a service provider for the Disability Support Programs and Service at San Diego City College, and as event personnel for Community Running. After graduation, Joann plans to pursue a doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Sandhya Muthuramalingam is a Public Health major and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 3.98 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College, is a research assistant with SDSU Global Health Research in Zambia, and an SDSU Ambassador. Sandhya serves as the co-fundraising chair for Students 4 Public Health and has served on the Zura Hall Council. After graduation, she would like to pursue an MPH in Health Promotion and address health disparities within disenfranchised communities and provide preventative education and intervention programs. 

Jenny O'Connor is a Psychology major and an Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 4.0 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College, is the current Pre-PhH Advocacy Group Leader for Women in Science Society, a NIH Maximizing Access to Research Careers U*STAR Scholar, and recipient of the Dr. Edwards Geldreich Memorial Scholarship. Jenny has served as an Undergraduate Teacher's Assistant for Psychology 201, and volunteered at the Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and as an Undergraduate Student Mentor for the Girl Scouts Mentoring Program. After graduation, she would like to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology. 

Cassidy Owen is a Psychology major with minors in Social Work and Counseling and Social Change minor with a 3.8 GPA. She is the New Member Director for Kappa Alpha Theta, the College of Science Student Council Secretary, the Director of Event for the SDSU Dance Marathon, and is a member of Order of Omega and Rho Lambda. Cassidy has served as the Director of Communication Administration for the SDSU Dance Marathon Board and Sororities Invested in Survivor Support Training and Ending Rape Culture. After graduation, she would like to pursue a MSW degree and work as a medical social worker at a children's hospital.

Kelli Pedone is a Kinesiology, Pre-Physical therapy major with a 4.0 GPA. She serves as the Media and Marketing Officer for Aztec Adaptive Sports, as well as the Social Media Officer for the Kinesiology Organization Revolutionizing Exercise. Kelli is a member of the Future Physical Therapists Organization and Planned Parenthood: Generation Action. After graduation, she plans to earn a master’s degree and become a licensed prosthetist or orthotist. 

Nikki Phan is an Interdisciplinary Studies (Biology, Public Health, Psychology) major and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 3.99 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College, a Peer Health Educator with SDSU Well-being and Health Department, a Pre-PA Peer Mentor, the Public Relations Chair with SDSU Students for Public Health, and is the recipient of the EOP Scholar Recognition. Nikki volunteers at the Intermediate Care Nursing Unit and is a Teaching Aide Volunteer. After graduation, she plans to become a physician assistant and work for underserved and low-income communities and provide education and care to patients that cannot afford health care.

Danielle Sadon is a Psychology major and Counseling and Social Change minor with a 3.96 GPA. She is a Teacher's Assistant and the Co-Founder of Pretty Attached, a small business selling handmade masks to promote health and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. Danielle is a member of Active Minds and is a volunteer notetaker for the Student Ability Success Center. After graduation, she plans to become a marriage and family therapist. 

Geronimo Salcedo is a Biology major with a 3.81 GPA. He serves as a Medical Scribe for Scribe America and is a Peer Mentor and Advisor for the Health Professions Advising Office. Geronimo is a member of Beta Psi Omega, a professional biology fraternity, and volunteers for the American Red Cross Club and Father Joe’s Village. After graduation, he hopes to attend medical school to pursue his passions for ensuring others’ health and well-being. 

Serena Santoro is a Business Management major with minors in Public Health and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with a 3.82 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College and is an SDSU Ambassador. Serena serves as the VP of Community Service for Delta Sigma Pi and the Co-Director of Corporate Fundraising for the SDSU Dance Marathon. After graduation, she plans to obtain a master’s in Healthcare Administration and go on to become a hospital executive for a children’s hospital.

Colette Sexton is an English major with minors in Psychology and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with a 3.89 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, and Golden Key International Honor Society. Colette is the Recruitment Leader for Delta Gamma Sorority and volunteers at the San Diego Blind Community Center. After graduation, she plans to attend law school.

Sarah Sisson is a Chicano Studies major and Anthropology minor with a 3.73 GPA. She was President of the San Diego Mesa College Fashion Club and was a member of MEChA at San Diego Mesa College. Sarah volunteers as a costume and set designer at Mendoza Elementary School and is a member of the School Site Council for The Charter School of San Diego. She also creates and distributes homemade masks to families in order to encourage health and safety during the pandemic. After graduation, Sarah plans to pursue her doctorate while continuing to work as a teacher.

Emma Tsztoo is a Psychology major and a Cellular and Molecular Biology minor. She currently serves as the College of Sciences Council Representative. She was the Public Relations Chair and is currently the Treasurer for Medlife at SDSU. Emma is a tutor for SDSU SAASS and is a research assistant in the Behavioral Neurobiology lab. She has volunteered at medical clinics in Tijuana through Medlife at SDSU. After graduation, Emma hopes to attain a graduate degree and pursue a career in medicine or healthcare. 

Lily Van Putten is a Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences major and a Personality and Social Psychology minor with a 3.76 GPA. She serves as an SDSU Ambassador and has served as an Instructional Student Assistant and Speech-Language Pathologist Intern. Lily volunteers at Planned Parenthood: Generation Action, the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, and Aztec Move-In Volunteer. After graduation, she hopes to get a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in order to become a school speech-pathologist.

Wendy Verbyla is a Child and Family Development major and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 3.75 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College and has been received a Rotary Club of Ybor City scholarship and the Krewe of San’tYago Education Foundation scholarship. Wendy was the Secretary for the International Students Club at the Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida and a Teacher’s Assistant at the University of South Florida Family Center. She has volunteered with World Water Corps, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT), and Associated Students. After graduation, Wendy hopes to work in a place that provides a safe environment for children and family members. 

Morgan Weed is a Biology major with an emphasis in Zoology and has a 4.0 GPA. She serves as the Vice President of Community Service for the SDSU College of Sciences Student Council. Morgan is a member of the SDSU Pre-Veterinary Medical Association and the SDSU Women in Science Society. She volunteers at the Greyhound Adoption Center and the Frosted Faces Foundation. After graduation, Morgan plans to attend veterinary school and hopes to become a veterinary surgeon in an emergency room.

Gillian Werolin is a Nursing major and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor. She has served as an Instructional Student Assistant and an Academic Mentor. She is in the Weber Honors College and is an SDSU Ambassador. Gillian is a Patient Care Assistant at Scripps Health and is the Fundraising Co-Lead for SDSU Students HEAL. After graduation, she plans on becoming an emergency room nurse before going to graduate school with the hopes of becoming an emergency room nurse practitioner. 

Sasha Zimmerman is a Social Work major with a 3.85 GPA. She was an administrative specialist at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific. Sasha has volunteered for San Diego Rapid Responses Network, Paving Great Futures, and the Polinsky Children’s Center. After graduation, she plans to complete a MSW program.

Leslie Zubieta is an International Business major and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 3.93 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College and was a Research Associate for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program. Leslie is a member of the International Business Society and Women in Business. She has volunteered at San Diego Mesa Border Angels and coordinated a Financial Literacy Speaker Series and TEDxSD conference at San Diego Mesa College. After graduation, Leslie wants to become a part of the nonprofit sector, using her business development experience to help communities in need. 

2nd Years

Carly DaCosta is an Interdisciplinary Studies major focusing on Biology, Public Health, and Women’s Studies and an Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 3.62 GPA. She is Vice President of the Black Student Science Organization and will be a fellow at the Women’s Resource Center. Carly is a member of the Weber Honors College and is a Partnership Scholar. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school and become a gynecologist.

Madeleine Goodpaster is a double major in Political Science and International Business with an Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor with a 3.87 GPA. She is a member of the Weber Honors College and is the Golden Key Chapter Ambassador. Madeleine is the Director of Awards and Alumnae Relations for Delta Gamma and a member of Rotaract. After graduation, she plans to obtain an MBA or JD degree to work to become an elected politician.

Ryan Hardmeyer is a Political Science major with a 3.92 GPA. He is a member of the Weber Honors College and Golden Key. Ryan is Treasurer of the Pre-Law Society and Academic Chair for Alpha Phi Omega. After graduation, he plans to obtain a master’s in public policy. 

Samanna Maberry is a Linguistics major with a 3.82 GPA. She is Vice President of Academic Excellence for Alpha Gamma Delta and is a member of Rho Lambda, Order of Omega, Golden Key, and Phi Kappa Phi. Samanna volunteers with the AS Food Pantry and Feeding San Diego. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school to become a surgeon.