Ambassadors H-K
Bethel Hanson
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Class: Sophomore
Majors: Psychology; Public Health
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- Bridges Scholars
- Government Relations Network Advocate
- travel, exploring other cultures, and learning languages
Chase Harris
Hometown: Liberty Township, OH
Class: Junior
Majors: Biology; Public Health (with Premedical Studies co-major)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- Black Student Action Association (Vice President)
- CAS Dean's Student Advisory Council
- singing, community service
Megan Harris
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Class: Senior
Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology (with a minor in Sociology)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- research in Children's Acquisition of Language and Literacy Lab
- studyied abroad in Luxembourg (Spring 2020)
- Kappa Kappa Gamma
Cora Harter
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Class: Senior
Majors: Journalism; Political Science
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- studies away NYC Media (Winter 2020)
- studied abroad in Italy (Summer 2019)
- UP Magazine (Editor-in-Chief)
Emily Hickman
Hometown: Meridian, ID
Class: Junior
Majors: Journalism; English:Professional Writing (with a minor in Ethics, Society, and Culture)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- president of Miami Speech and Debate Club
- The Miami Student (writer)
- undergraduate assistant
Madison Hoehn
Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO
Class: Senior
Majors: English:Literature; English:Creative Writing (with a minor in Creative Writing)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- studied abroad with Literary London program (Summer 2020)
- Miami Varsity swim team member
- Happy Captive Magazine (Editor)
Nicolas Hollander Tineo
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Class: Sophomore
Majors: Political Science; East Asian Languages and Cultures
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- will study away with Inside Washington program (2021)
- Government Relations Network (Legislative Director)
- First Miami Student Credit Union (Supervisory Committee member)
Rachel Holman
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Class: Sophomore
Major: Data Science and Statistics (with a minor in Computer Science)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
- Climbing Club
- Outdoor Adventure Club
Zach Holt
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Class: Sophomore
Majors: English:Professional Writing; Strategic Communication
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- Miami University Marching Band
- Collegiate Choral
- Public Relations Student Society of America
Hannah Horsington
Hometown: Hebron, OH
Class: Sophomore
Majors: Journalism; International Studies
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- Writing Scholar with UASP
- The Miami Student (Staff Writer)
- Miami Television News (Social Media Director)
Cade Houston
Hometown: North Canton, OH
Class: Freshman
Major: University Studies
Victoria Howarah
Hometown: Beavercreek, OH
Class: Senior
Majors: Mathematics and Statistics; Spanish (with a minor in Actuarial Science)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- studied abroad in Spain (Summer 2018)
- Alphi Phi Omega service fraternity
- working out
Justeen Jackson
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Class: Senior
Majors: Social Justice Studies; English:Professional Writing
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- National Black Law Students Association (Pre-Law Secretary)
- The Miami Student (Writer)
- pursuing law school
Manesha Jacob-Tarachand
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Class: Senior
Major: International Studies (with Global and Intercultural Studies co-major; minors in Spanish; Latin American Studies)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- Study of the United States Institutes (Student Ambassador)
- Gilman Scholarship (2020)
- volunteering at the Oxford Food Pantry
Brian Jean
Hometown: Auburn, NH
Class: Senior
Major: International Studies
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- skiing
- traveling
- hiking
Alli Jepsen
Hometown: Crystal Lake, OH
Class: Senior
Major: Chemistry (with Premedical Studies co-major; minors in Neuroscience; Medical Sociology)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- MEDLIFE Miami (VP of Dentistry Life)
- Supplemental Instructor for Physics 191/192
- painting, hiking, true-crime documentaries/books
Naiyi Jiang
Hometown: Chengdu, China
Class: Junior
Major: Individualized Studies (with Sustainability co-major)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- research: beauty industry marketing (FYRE program)
- studied abroad in Thailand (Summer 2019)
- Zero Waste Oxford (Treasurer)
Deirdre Jost
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Class: Sophomore
Major: Mathematics
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- University Academic Scholar
- Miami University Color Guard
- Miami Pep Band
Kayla Kamil
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Class: Senior
Majors: Journalism; Sports, Leadership, and Management (with minors in Arabic; Fashion Design)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- running
- sports
- spending time with friends
Somnia Keesey
Hometown: Athens, OH
Class: Sophomore
Majors: Journalism; International Studies (with a minor in Political Science)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- Redhawk Excellence Scholarship
- Pi Sigma Epsilon business fraternity
- The Miami Student and The Miami Quarterly (Writer)
Heervansh Keswani
Hometown: Pune, India
Class: Sophomore
Majors: Quantitative Economics; Data Science and Statistics (with minors in Mathematics; French)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- research: undergraduate assistant for economics professor
- hoping to study abroad in France
- Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity (Director of Analytics)
Hailey Kingsbury
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Class: Senior
Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology (with minors in Disability Studies; Comparative Religion)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- research: facial expression production of native ASL signers with ASD (CAS Dean's Scholar)
- studied abroad in Luxembourg (Spring 2020)
- Miami University Speech and Hearing Clinic (Audiology Intern, Fall 2019)
Hope Kirby
Hometown: Arizona
Class: Junior
Major: Microbiology (with minors in Geology; Bioinformatics)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- research: BLUF photoreceptor and its regulation on the mechanisms of the extremely antibiotic resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (with Dr. Luis Actis)
- Microbiology Club (co-president and co-founder)
- Goldwater Scholar; Beckman Scholar (2020)
Emiliana Kisanga
Hometown: Lebanon, OH
Class: Sophomore
Major: International Studies (with a minor in French)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- Undergraduate Associate for ITS 201-Introduction to International Studies
- will be studying abroad in France
- Dean's List (Spring 2020)
Spencer Klinsky
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Class: Senior
Major: Biochemistry (with Neuroscience co-major)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- research: metallo-beta-lactamases and potential inhibitors for clinical use (Dr. Crowder's Lab)
- Miami varsity swim team
- cooking and baking
Abigail Kussow
Hometown: North Canton, OH
Class: Junior
Majors: Anthropology; History
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
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- research: CIA involvement in the Iranian Coup of 1953
- Humanities Scholar with UASP
- Phi Sigma Pi (Social Chair)