Marketing, Publicity and Outreach team
Christina Fakoya
Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Christina is majoring in criminal justice with a minor in political science. She became an Honors Ambassador to become more involved with The Honors College and make a meaningful impact from the inside out.
Christina hopes to build connections, deepen her understanding of the University of Nevada, Reno's programs, and help other students discover everything The Honors College has to offer. As an Honors Ambassador, she looks forward to engaging with prospective and current students and connecting them with the college's valuable resources.
A fun fact about Christina is that she has a personal goal of visiting a library in every state!
Breanna Wright
Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Breanna is double majoring in anthropology and gender, race, and identity (GRI), with a minor in debate. She became an Honors Ambassador to help current and incoming students take full advantage of the unique opportunities The Honors College offers.
As an Honors Ambassador, Breanna hopes to create more campus events and opportunities that raise awareness of The Honors College and encourage greater student involvement.
A fun fact about Breanna is that she is a huge Marvel fan and could talk about Marvel for hours!
Muskan Atrafi
Originally born in Afghanistan and raised in Dayton, Nevada, Muskan is majoring in finance with a minor in economics. She was drawn to become an Honors Ambassador to become more involved in The Honors College and help build a stronger, more connected community where each student is supported and valued. Her goals are to encourage student engagement, contribute to meaningful programming, and help create an inclusive and inspiring environment for Honors students. A fun-fact about Muskan is that she speaks four languages!
Dasha Yu
Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Dasha is majoring in biology with a minor in psychology. She was drawn to The Honors College to connect with her peers and become more involved in the community. With a passion for marketing and outreach, she saw becoming an Honors Ambassador as an opportunity to step outside her comfort zone.
As an Honors Ambassador, Dasha hopes to create lifelong memories while strengthening her skills in graphic design and student recruitment.
A fun fact about Dasha is that she enjoys painting and baking in her free time!
Sam Smith
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Sam is double majoring in psychology and education. She became an Honors Ambassador to inspire future generations of University of Nevada, Reno students to consider joining The Honors College.
As an Honors Ambassador, Sam hopes to build meaningful connections, support students throughout their Honors College journey, and help her peers discover the unique opportunities available to Honors students.
A fun fact about Sam is that she collects special edition books and vinyl records!
Hayden Flores
Born in Guam and raised in Henderson, Nevada, Hayden is majoring in agricultural science. He joined the Honors Ambassador Program to become more involved in The Honors College and take on a leadership role within the community.
As an Honors Ambassador, Hayden hopes to connect with prospective students, help them discover the unique opportunities and benefits of The Honors College, and participate in events that strengthen the Honors community.
A fun fact about Hayden is that he enjoys listening to music and spending time with close friends!
Mabel Kim
Originally from San Francisco, California, Mabel is majoring in information systems with a minor in cybersecurity. She was drawn to the University of Nevada, Reno for its strong academic programs and welcoming community, particularly within The Honors College.
As an Honors Ambassador, Mabel hopes to share her enthusiasm for the university by helping prospective students discover the unique opportunities and benefits of The Honors College. She also aims to expand her knowledge of technology and gain valuable professional experience throughout her time at the university.
A fun fact about Mabel is that she enjoys exploring nature, creating digital artwork, running her own YouTube channel, playing video games, and practicing photography!
Eshal Khan
Raised in Reno, Nevada, Eshal is majoring in neuroscience with a minor in analytical chemistry. She was drawn to become an Honors Ambassador because she believes that everyone has a right to an education that pushes them to succeed and garner traits and skills that will help them throughout personal and academic endeavors, which is what The Honors College is perfect for. Her goal as an Honors Ambassador is to help develop the skills of future scholars and allow them to understand that struggle is not only ok, but is also necessary for growth. A fun-fact about Eshal is that she was born in Pakistan and can speak five languages.
Charlie Kitchen
Originally from Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Charlie is double majoring in psychology and Spanish. She was drawn to become an Honors Ambassador because she wanted to learn more about The Honors College and immerse herself in it and meet more people. Her goals as an Honors Ambassador is to bring more people into The Honors College and increase awareness and encourage people to check it out. Some fun-facts about Charlie is that she loves to visit National Parks, collect pennies, and she has played flag football for the past three years.
Heather Cajucom
Originally from the Bay Area, California, Heather is majoring in business management with minors in psychology and Human Resources. She was drawn to become an Honors Ambassador because she is passionate about advocacy and justice for marginalized communities. Her goals as an Honors Ambassador is to build stronger connections with peers in The Honors College and become more involved by gaining leadership and bonding experiences. As an Honors Ambassador, Heather plans to support and uplift students from all backgrounds and bring awareness to the diverse realities that shape people’s lives. A fun-fact about Heather is that she loves dogs and spending quality time with her family.
Siena Howard
Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Siena is majoring in political science with a minor in music. At The Honors College, she works as Communications Coordinator. She first joined the Honors team to become more involved with the University and work to give more students access to academic and career opportunities. Through her role, she supports The Honors College’s vital work in uplifting the community and furthering student success. Outside of work, Siena’s hobbies are hiking, reading fantasy books, and drawing. A fun-fact about Siena is that she loves Snoopy.
Kyrsten Aguirre
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Krysten is majoring in criminal justice with a minor in French. At The Honors College, she works closely with the social media team as well as the Honor Ambassadors. She was drawn to The Honors College to become more involved with the University and work on her networking skills. Her goals as an Honors Ambassador are to recruit more students from different backgrounds into The Honors College and showcase diversity on campus through social media. A fun-fact about Krysten is that she can speak three languages, collects jewelry, and loves traveling.
