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Student Ambassadors

2024-25 CAS Student AmbassadorsCollege of Arts and Sciences Ambassadors support events and programming from the Dean’s Office and represent the College to our guests—prospective students, families, alumni, friends, and partners of the College. As Ambassadors, they share their experiences as students at Santa Clara University and also help educate people about programs and opportunities provided through the College of Arts and Sciences.

Please feel free to reach out with questions to CASAmbassadors@scu.edu.

Meet the College of Arts and Sciences Ambassadors

Lead Ambassadors - Marketing and Communication

Cindy Zhu

Cindy Zhu ’25

Majors: Communication, Psychology
Minor: Gerontology
Hometown: Nanjing, China, and Pleasanton, CA
Fun Fact: I was named after Cindy Crawford because my mom is such a big fan of hers when carrying me.
Sophie Copple

Sophie Copple ’26

Majors: English, French and Francophone Studies
Minors: Philosophy, Professional Writing
Hometown: Boise, ID
Fun Fact: I was captain of my high school tennis team.

Lead Ambassadors - Academics and Logistics

Samuel Cao

Samuel Cao ’25

Majors: History, English, Religious Studies
Hometown: El Monte, CA
Fun Fact: I love playing Billiards in my free time!
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Cheryl Jenkins ’26

Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Fun Fact: I love to bake and cook.

Ambassadors

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Katie Buse ’26

Major: Communication
Hometown: Wilton, CT
Fun Fact: I went skydiving in the area my freshman year!

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Devan James Dooling ’26

Majors: Biochemistry
Minors: Biotechnology
Hometown: coming soon
Fun Fact: I am the 14th "Dooling" to attend Santa Clara University.

Chiara Garcia

Chiara Garcia ’27

Major: Biology
Hometown: Santa Clara, CA
Fun Fact: I like to rock climb.

Kristin Hill

Kristin Hill ’25

Majors: Theatre Arts (Dance), Communication
Minor: Retail Studies
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Fun Fact: I am a professional dialect coach!

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Migo Hizon ’27

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Singapore
Fun Fact: I sing in a band and have won competitions.

Laura Madrigal

Laura Madrigal ’26

Major: Biology
Minor: Public Health Science
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Fun Fact: I was born on Friday the 13th!

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Muriel Oosthuizen ’26

Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Biotechnology
Hometown: Singapore
Fun Fact: I have lived on three continents.

Joy Peters

Joy Peters ’25

Major: Public Health Science
Minors: Anthropology, Religious Studies; Sociology, Sustainable Food Systems
Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA
Fun Fact: I like to dance and play rugby!

Jacob Rodriguez

Jacob Rodriguez ’26

Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Elk Grove, CA
Fun Fact: I have flown in four different flight simulators.

David Tang

David Tang ’25

Majors: Biology, Biochemistry
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Fun Fact: I require at least 7 hours of sleep or else I doze off in class.

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Hanna Tedla ’26

Majors: Sociology, Environmental Studies
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Fun Fact: I love anything chocolate except ice cream.

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Jerry Wang ’26

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematics
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Fun Fact: I have raised two poodle dogs.

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Grace Woidat ’25

Majors: Communication, French and Francophone Studies
Hometown: Moraga, CA
Fun Fact: I like to practice guitar!

Ariana Yamasaki

Ariana Yamasaki ’25

Majors: Political Science, Philosophy
Hometown: El Cerrito, CA
Fun Fact: I can wiggle my ears when I am not smiling.