Admission Ambassadors
Our ambassadors are often the first of many friendly faces you’ll meet at CC—greeting visitors at the front desk of Cutler Hall, leading campus tours, and pitching in at admission events. They’re an invaluable part of our team, and there’s no better way to learn what life on the Block Plan is really like than hearing from them directly. If you have questions, we encourage you to email them!
Meet our team
Safa Aldoubosh ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador, Outreach & Access Intern
s_aldoubos2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Aurora, CO
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Arabic, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies
Ask me about: The Bridge Scholars Program, Outreach and Access at Admissions, pre-physician assistant track, Muslim Student Association, the Neuroscience major, coffee shops, arts and crafts, study abroad, and DEI at CC!
Favorite place on campus: The Bean Table
Diego Arenas ’28
he/him
Senior Admission Ambassador
d_arenas2024@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Hollister, CA
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Spanish
Ask me about: Pre-Health resources, SOMOS, Residential Life, Study Abroad Programs, Bridge Scholars Program
Favorite place on campus: Colorado Coffee
Lilly Asano ’27
she/her
Senior Admission Ambassador
l_asano2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Davidson, NC
Major: Communication Studies (Independently Designed Major)
Minor: Journalism
Ask me about: Student journalism and The Catalyst Newspaper, Greek Life at CC (TLAM), Bridge Scholar program, Outdoor Education, my favorite Colorado hikes, and the Colorado Springs food scene
Favorite places on campus: The Kappa Alpha Theta lodge or the Publishing House
Paridhi Bhandari ’29
she/her
Admission Ambassador
p_bhandari2025@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Major: Mathematical Economics
Ask me about: Mock Trial at CC, being an international student from Nepal, Student Government (CCSGA), creativity tutor at the Creativity & Innovation Space, MOSAIC and South Asian Student Association, and the pre-law path
Favorite place on campus: Sacred Grounds
Jackson Bonser '29
he/him
Admission Ambassador
Jbonser2024@coloradocollege.edu
Major: Asian Studies
Minor: Human Biology Kinesiology
Ask me about: Study abroad opportunities, climbing, Ritt Kellogg Climbing gym, Darkroom Club, Chinese Program, Outdoor Education Opportunities, half block, the library, Colorado Springs
Favorite place on campus: The Library! I spend a lot of my time there hanging out with my friends, studying, and people-watching
Cam Britton '28
he/him
Admission Ambassador
c_britton2024@ColoradoCollege.edu
Major: Music
Ask me about: Study abroad opportunities, climbing, Ritt Kellogg Climbing gym, Darkroom Club, Chinese Program, Outdoor Education Opportunities, half block, the library, Colorado Springs
Favorite place on campus: Packard Hall practice rooms!
Natalia Bruce ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador
n_bruce2025@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Centennial, CO
Major: Political Science and Environmental Studies
Ask me about: Transferring colleges, choir, cats, music, and theater
Favorite place on campus: The sun decks on the top floors of Tutt
Corben Cameron ’28
he/him
Admission Ambassador
c_cameron2024@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: San Rafael, CA
Major: Undecided
Ask me about: The SoCC student radio station, intramural sports, LGBTQ life on campus, mental health advocacy on campus, and skiing
Favorite place on campus: Shove Chapel
Leina Cheng '29
she/her
Admission Ambassador
l_cheng2025@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Norman, OK
Major: History-Political Science and Philosophy
Ask me about: Getting involved in Competitive Communications, the Speaking Center and other peer tutoring resources at CC, the Language House community, balancing academics with extracurriculars, my favorite study spots on campus
Favorite place on campus: Sacred Grounds
Alyna Trúc Đào ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador Captain
a_dao@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Major: Neuroscience
Ask me about: Taking a gap year, pre-med on the Block Plan vs. semester system, Bridge Scholars Program, New Student Orientation, residential life, Asian Student Union, and volunteering/working with CC's high-impact partners as a Bonner Fellow
Favorite places on campus: Tutt Library and Preserve Hill
Callie Dickman ’28
she/her
Senior Admission Ambassador, Communications Assistant
c_dickman2024@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Italian
Ask me about: Taking a gap year, abroad opportunities (blocks, semesters, nonacademic, and internships), Pre-law advising, club sports, coming to CC as a local student, the Pre-College Program, the Bridge Scholars Program, New Student Orientation, and maintaining languages on the Block Plan
Favorite place on campus: Sacred Grounds and Cossitt Ampitheater
Olivia Harris ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador
o_harris2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Orinda, CA
Major: Molecular Biology
Minor: Spanish
Ask me about: Being a Winter Start, club and intramural sports, Greek life at CC, going abroad, and my favorite coffee shops near campus
Favorite place on campus: Preserve Hill
Shanti Harrison ’28
she/her
Senior Admission Ambassador
sh_harrison@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Boulder, CO
Major: Psychology
Minor: Music, Dance, Creative Writing
Ask me about: CC’s Student Government Association, spiritual life & programming, CC's Pre-College Program, volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs, the arts & creativity, summer blocks abroad
Favorite place on campus: The Interfaith House
Estefanía Izarnótegui ’27
she/her
Senior Admission Ambassador
e_izarnote2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Santiago, Chile
Majors: Neuroscience and German Studies
Minor: Molecular Biology
Ask me about: Being an international student, on-campus employment, Catholicism at CC, and vegan food on and off campus
Favorite place on campus: The garden at the German House
Peyton Kifer ’28
he/him
Senior Admission Ambassador
p_kifer2024@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Chelsea, MI
Major: International Political Economy
Minor: Education & U.S. Politics
Ask me about: Military opportunites, Pre-Law Advising, CC Democrats, being an RA/Housing, on-campus jobs, The Bridge Scholars Program, Using the summer wild card, and why I chose CC as a low-income Student
Favorite place on campus: Balcony of the Fitness Center
Ethan Lapin ’27
he/him
Senior Admission Ambassador
e_lapin2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Mathematical Economics
Minor: Classics
Ask me about: Economics, math, peer tutoring, research, career services, club and intramural sports, and classics
Favorite places on campus: Washburn Field
Eva Lighthsier '29
she/they
Admission Ambassador
e_lighthiser2025@coloradocollege.edu
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Theatre
Ask me about: Environmental Programs, Theatre, Dance Workshop and taking a gap year!
Favorite place on campus: The Quad, Cornerstone and The C Store
Grant Loui ’28
he/him
Senior Admission Ambassador
g_loui2024@coloradocollege.edu
Major: Environmental Science
Minor: World Literature
Ask me about: Living in Colorado, The Catalyst, NASU, Intramural Sports, Boardgame Club
Favorite place on campus: Courtyard of Cossit Hall
Emma Mason ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador
e_mason2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Canton, CT
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Education
Ask me about: Ultimate frisbee, trail running and the tiger trail, semesters and blocks abroad (and CC in Spain!), and best coffee in cospgs!
Favorite places on campus: Preserve Hill and the Tiger Trail
Kevin Menendez Mejia ’28
he/him
Senior Admission Ambassador
k_menendezmejia2024@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Major: Organismal Biology and Ecology
Ask me about: The Bridge Scholars Program, being a first-generation student, the pre-med/vet track, STEM on the Block Plan, outdoor activities, rock climbing, and the music department
Favorite place on campus: Tava Quad
Aaron Montes Rosales ’28
he/him
Admission Ambassador
a_montesrosales2024@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Choluteca, Honduras
Majors: Economics, French
Ask me about: Being an international student, intramural sports, and learning languages on the Block Plan
Favorite place on campus: The Bean Table
Will Nakahara ’27
he/him
Admission Ambassador
w_nakahara2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Major: Environmental Science
Ask me about: Running/climbing in Colorado Springs, transferring to CC, Winter Start, sports (intramural, varsity, club), gap year transitions, coffee shops, environmental programs, and study abroad
Favorite place on campus: El Pomar Sports Center
Pilar Pagni ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador
p_pagni2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Major: Business, Economics, and Society
Minor: Environmental Studies
Ask me about: CC Athletics; Outdoor Education; Bridge Scholar Program; Career Catalyst Program; being neurodivergent on the block plan
Favorite places on campus: Preserve Hill or Koi Pond
Lina Pangilinan '29
she/her
Admission Ambassador
l_pangilinan2025@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Lafayette, CO
Major: International Political Economy
Minor: Education
Ask me about: The Bridge Scholars Program, CC Student Government Association, maintaining friendships and relationships on the Block Plan, ADEIJ on campus, places to visit and things to do in Colorado and the Education, Political Science, and Economics Departments
Favorite places on campus: The west bench outside of Palmer
Audrey Pozen ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador Captain
a_pozen2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Newton and Cotuit, MA
Major: Sociology
Minor: Computer Science
Ask me about: The Sounds of Colorado College student radio, the CC Freeride Team, Dance Workshop, and cycling in Colorado Springs!
Favorite place on campus: The SoCC Studio
Marta Prykhoda '29
she/her
Admission Ambassador
m_prykhoda2025@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Kyiv, Ukraine
Major: Mathematical Economics
Minor: Journalism
Ask me about: International student life, MOSAIC, studying abroad, CC sponsored grants, The Catalyst student newspaper, the Darkroom Club, Clay Club
Favorite place on campus: Hybl Community Center
Jonah Ratajczak '29
he/him
Admission Ambassador
j_ratajczak2025@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Beaver Dam, WI
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: English Literature; Philosophy
Ask me about: CC Residential life, Club sports (soccer), Intramural sports, Christian clubs and opportunities, and CC Model UN!
Favorite place on campus: Stewart Field
Dylan Rich ’27
he/him
Admission Ambassador
d_rich2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Kill Devil Hills, NC
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Human Biology and Kinesiology
Ask me about: Being a student-athlete (men’s soccer), the pre-med track, the Bridge Scholars Program, being a first-generation college student
Favorite place on campus: Preserve Hill
Skye Rockwell ’29
she/her
Admission Ambassador
s_rockwell2025@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Marin County, CA
Major: Organismal Biology
Minor: Spanish Language
Ask me about: Bridge Scholars Program, Delta Mu, jobs on campus, and boarding school
Favorite place on campus: 3rd floor Tutt Library and Rastalls
Sam Rosen ’28
he/him
Admission Ambassador
s_rosen2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Major: Physics
Ask me about: STEM on the block plan, going abroad with CC, and where to ski or hike (or do both) in Colorado!
Favorite place on campus: Barnes 5th Floor Deck
Macy Scherer ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador
m_scherer2023@coloradocollege.edu
Major: Psychology
Minor: Anthropology
Ask me about: My experience studying abroad in Stockholm through DIS, club volleyball, Blue Key Club, the Psychology department, and activities in Colorado/Block Breaks
Favorite place on campus: The Bean Table, Tiger Trail, yoga/multipurpose studio in the gym
Marina Seidl ’27
she/her
Senior Admission Ambassador
m_seidl2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Portland, OR
Major: Molecular Biology
Minor: Spanish Language
Ask me about: STEM on the Block Plan, language adjuncts, playing a varsity sport at CC (tennis), STEM while abroad, intramural sports, and campus culture
Favorite place on campus: Preserve Hill
Maddie Tharp '28
she/they
Admission Ambassador
m_tharp2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Durango, CO
Major: Environmental Studies
Ask me about: Transferring schools, CC's Pre-College program, QuestBridge, intramural sports, Sunrise Environmental chapter, and fun places to visit on the Western Slope of Colorado!
Favorite place on campus: Sacred Grounds
Joaquin Valencia ’27
he/him
Admission Ambassador Captain
j_valencia2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Cuenca, Ecuador
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Human Biology and Kinesiology
Ask me about: QuestBridge Scholars Network, the Bridge Scholars Program, the pre-med track, intramural sports, and SOMOS
Favorite place on campus: Stewart Field
Perilla Wang ’28
she/her
Senior Admission Ambassador
z_wang2024@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Ningbo, China
Majors: Political Science and Asian Studies
Minor: Museum Studies
Ask me about: Being an international student at CC, housing, doing research at CC, CC Mock Trial team
Favorite place on campus: Preserve Hill
Alyce Watt ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador
a_watt@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Raynham, MA
Major: Organismal Biology and Ecology
Ask me about: The pre-vet track, taking a gap year, studying abroad, our club Equestrian team, and working multiple on-campus jobs
Favorite place on campus: The funky-looking tree near the northeast corner of Armstrong
Ze Xu ’27
he/him
Admission Ambassador
z_xu2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometown: Hangzhou, China
Major: Mathematical Economics
Ask me about: Being an international student, economics or math classes at CC, and anything about motorcycles
Favorite place on campus: Adam F. Press Fitness Center
Gifty Yeboah ’27
she/her
Admission Ambassador
g_yeboah2023@coloradocollege.edu
Hometowns: Columbus, OH and Accra, Ghana
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Performance Design
Ask me about: Anything related to theatre at CC, managing hard classes, mental health resources on campus, planning bus rides/transportation, and local ramen restaurants
Favorite place on campus: The Fishbowl in Olin