Major: Anthropology & Public Health
Class Standing: Senior
Position in DSAC: COLA Community Outreach Committee Member

Thomas is a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. With a keen interest in forensic anthropology, Thomas is particularly interested in the ways nutrition impacts the skeletal system. Combining his interests in anthropology and public health, he aims to explore how health interventions can be informed by skeletal analysis. After completing his undergraduate studies, Thomas plans to continue his education, aspiring to earn a Ph.D. to further his research in the intersection of public health and anthropology.

Major: Psychology
Minor: Family Studies
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: Recruitment & Public Relations Member

Jordyn is a part of the Baby and Child Rebel Lab on campus, and is also a Peer Mentor for COLA. She aspires to go to grad school after she graduates in marriage and family therapy.

Major: English
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: Recruitment and Public Relations Committee Chair

Brooklynn is an English Major who is passionate about connecting to her community and is interested in pursuing a career in law and becoming an entertainment lawyer. She loves crafting and learning languages. Outside of DSAC she is a member of the The Warrior Queen Project: A Women's Empowerment Program, and is a peer mentor for the college of Liberal Arts. She considers her favorite days to be when she curls up with a good book and her flame point Siamese Halley.

Major: History
Minor:Asian American Studies
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: Recruitment & Public Relations Committee Member

Ryan Nuñez is a dedicated student leader, he currently serves as the Lead Peer Mentor for COLA 100LA, supporting more than 16 peer mentors who guide more than 1,000 first-year students annually. He has also served on DSAC for three years. Ryan has also played a role as a Rebel Ready Week leader, new student orientation leader for the College of Liberal Arts, and has contributed to campus programming through the Rebel Events Board, The Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach since his freshman year, and the Honors College. Beyond UNLV, he serves as a Youth Fellow with One APIA Nevada and was recently selected as one of only five students nationwide to become a Jordan Smith National Fellow, representing UNLV at the 2026 First-Year Experience and Students in Transition Conference. Ryan is passionate about mentorship, advocacy, and community building, Ryan currently is exploring law school or higher education leadership after graduation.

Major: Political Science and History
Minor: Brookings Public Policy
Class Standing: Senior
Position in DSAC: Career and Professional Development Committee Vice-Chair

Edward Delgado-Ochoa is a first-generation Honors College student pursuing a double major in political science and history with a minor in Brookings Public Policy. Due to Edward’s personal experiences, he aspires to become an attorney to aid the Latino community by crossing the cultural and societal barriers of representation. From internships, organizations, and friendship, Edward was able to shadow and meet local attorneys and justices, and federal appointed officials and state senators which has furthered his interest in the law and political systems. Edward is a determined individual, setting goals and showing results in due time. He also values human connection as it cultivates friendships and new perspectives on life. Edward is currently an intern with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, works with university safety officials, and is a member of the Engelstad, Cohen, and Project 150 Scholars Program.

Major: Sociology
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: President

Jasmine is a first-generation college student pursuing a degree in sociology. She is passionate about social issues and movements of our society, and studying these topics through a public sociology lens. After attaining her bachelor's degree, Jasmine plans to attend graduate school for sociology. Outside of DSAC, Jasmine is a part of the Sociology Society and serves on the board for the organization. And in her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and working on diamond paintings.

Major: English
Minor: Marketing
Class Standing: Senior
Position in DSAC: Recruitment & Public Relations Committee Member

Stephanie is a first generation college student who has overcome multiple obstacles to get to where she is. She believes that stories are the most important thing to society, which is why she wants to help authors create their bestsellers as an editor once she graduates. Stephanie is the senior editor of Beyond Thought Creative Arts Journal, copy editor for The Scarlet & Grey, and the student engagement programming assistant for the College of Liberal Arts. She is also the baritone section leader for the UNLV marching band.

Major: Anthropology
Minor: Biology
Class Standing: Senior
Position in DSAC: Recruitment and Public Relations Vice-Chair

Shayla Corona is an anthropology major with a concentration in medical anthropology and a minor in biology at UNLV. She serves as the Educational Outreach Chair for the Latino Premedical Student Association and is the Co-President of Rebel Reads YA, a campus book club. Passionate about community service, Shayla volunteers as a medical interpreter at free medical clinics and at the UNLV School of Medicine, supporting underserved populations in Las Vegas, particularly within the Latino community. Her academic and extracurricular involvement reflect her dedication to bridging culture, healthcare, and accessibility. After graduation, Shayla plans to apply to medical school to become a practicing physician in Nevada, with the goal of addressing healthcare inequalities and advocating for underrepresented communities, particularly in the rural areas of Nevada.

Major: Psychology
Minor: Neuroscience
Class Standing: Senior
Position in DSAC: COLA Community Outreach Committee Vice-Chair

Micaah is a senior at UNLV who enjoys studying, hiking, watching anime, and going to the gym. After college he wants to apply to medical school to pursue a career as a physician. Micaah joined DSAC because he enjoys student outreach and university involvement.

Major: English
Minor: Spanish
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: COLA Community Outreach Chair

Isabel is majoring in English and hopes to positively influence the UNLV and Las Vegas community that raised her. Being in the Honors College and Engelstad Scholar Program, Isabel’s core values align well with DSAC; she truly believes that a welcoming and engaging community paves the path to success. As a member of the hard-of-hearing community, while also being Mexican-American and Pacific Islander, she aims to be a voice for underrepresented groups in the College of Liberal Arts.

Major: Political Science
Minor: Global Entrepreneurship & Brookings Public Policy
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: Career & Professional Development Committee Member

Mia Tschan is a junior in the Honors College majoring in political science and minoring in Brookings Public Policy and Global Entrepreneurship. Currently, Mia is working both as the chief copy editor at The Scarlet & Gray and as a student researcher for Brookings Mountain West and the Lincy Institute. She is also interning at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. In her free time, Mia likes to play guitar, read, and write.

Major: Political Science
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: COLA Community Outreach Committee Member

Harvard Atimalala Tagovailoa is a college student from Samoa with aspirations of pursuing a career in law. He is passionate about justice, advocacy, and serving his community, with the ultimate goal of becoming a lawyer. Growing up in Samoa has shaped his values of family, faith, and resilience, which continue to guide him in both academics and life. After graduation, he hopes to attend law school and work in the legal field, where he can use his skills to make a positive impact. Beyond his studies, he values cultural pride, leadership, and giving back to others, carrying with him a strong sense of identity and responsibility to his roots.

Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy & Secondary Education
Class Standing: Sophomore
Position in DSAC: Recruitment and Public Relations Committee Member

Ariana Sanchez is a first-generation college student! She is truly passionate about political theory and hopes to become a teacher so she can teach a liberal education to new generations of scholars.

Major: Political Science
Minor: Asian and Asian American Studies & Brookings Public Policy
Class Standing: Sophomore
Position in DSAC: Career & Professional Development Committee Member

Annika chose political science because she's interested in how politics shapes the way the world works today. Additionally, she is pursuing minors in Asian American Studies and Brookings Public Policy. She's currently on a pre-law track, and after shadowing multiple lawyers around the city, she hopes to go to law school after graduation and become a media and entertainment lawyer. Outside of her role in DSAC, she works part time as the Event and Development Program Assistant for the College of Liberal Arts, where she assists with coordinating events and alumni projects. She's also in the Neon Pacific Initiative, Pre-Law Women and the Honors Student Council. Outside of school, she loves to read, sing, play piano, listen to music, watch movies and TV shows, and hang out with her friends.

Major: Psychology
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: Recruitment and Public Relations Committee Member

Azja is a psychology major on the pre-med track in the College of Liberal Arts. She chose this major as the world of medicine has always been an interest of hers, being able to understand how the body works as well as the mind. She has always been curious about why people do what they do. Azja has aspirations to go to med school and become a pediatric surgeon one day. In spring of 2025, Azja became the lead peer mentor for COLA'S PSY200 program, where she helps guide and support mentors who are mentoring students in the PSY200 course. When she is not peer mentoring or at events you can find Azja reading or watching anime.

Major: Political Science & Healthcare Administration
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: COLA Community Outreach Committee Member

Leslie is a double major in political science and healthcare administration who strives to be a positive impact to her community. As a first generation student, she understands the importance of creating a comfortable and safe environment for individuals to grow in their own respective ways to achieve their goals. A goal of her own is to persevere through every obstacle, big or small, to become a lawyer with a focus on medical malpractice.

Major: Psychology
Minor: Criminal Justice
Class Standing: Sophomore
Position in DSAC: Career & Professional Development Committee Member

Aglaia is a first generation college student. She is majoring in psychology with a minor in criminal justice on the prelaw track. She is involved in multiple extracurricular activities at UNLV such as Mock Trial, Huelas Law Mentorship, and Deans Student Advisory Council. Upon graduation Aglaia wants to become either a criminal defense attorney or an immigration attorney.

Major: Psychology
Class Standing: Sophomore
Position in DSAC: COLA Community Outreach Committee Member

Growing up in a family with many ethnicities and cultures, Ashlyn has developed a strong interest in how minority communities interact with mental health resources. Consequently, she is building a foundation in community research and is interested in becoming a clinical therapist, but she is keeping an open mind toward other fields to be more generally well-rounded. Beyond her schooling, she takes on several peer-focused roles, including tutoring and college advising for middle and high schoolers, as she enjoys supporting others in their personal and professional development.

Major: Psychology
Minor: Neuroscience
Class Standing: Junior
Position in DSAC: Career & Professional Development Committee Member

Chantal is a first-generation college student with immigrant parents. She is pursuing a degree in psychology. As someone who grew up feeling the weight of family responsibility—being the first to pursue an education in the United States—she is passionate about mental health and helping others navigate similar challenges she went through. Chantal wants to ensure that students feel welcome, supported, and not alone in their experiences. Chantal is part of UNLV's 1st Generation Club, Psychology Club, Student Organization of Latinxs, and a campus Research Assistant for the Language, Aging, & Knowledge Electrophysiology (LAKE) Lab.

Major: Psychology & Political Science
Class Standing: Senior
Position in DSAC: COLA Community Outreach Committee Vice-Chair

Niels was initially drawn to liberal arts via a deep fascination with human interaction, culture, and tendencies, and a deep-seated desire to find a way to make an impact. He plans to attend law school after his undergraduate degree, and hopes to work in international politics. Outside DSAC, Niels is also president of Bridge Las Vegas, a club focused on depolarizing political discussions and fostering healthy dialogue to help bridge the gap between people with different ideologies and worldviews. In his free time, Niels loves watching and playing hockey, obsessing over his favourite music, and spending quality time with his family and friends.

Major: History
Class Standing: Sophomore
Position in DSAC: Recruitment and Public Relations Committee Member

Zoey is a history major looking to teach high school after she graduates. She is currently involved in the Peer Mentor program for the College of Liberal Arts as well as the Honors College. She is passionate about helping the new student body acclimate to college life.