Meet our RISE Ambassadors!

The RISE Ambassador program is for undergraduate students who want to get involved with identifying and improving DEI issues at ASU. Ambassadors may develop written materials, give presentations, run focus groups with students, collect data, and work to effect change. 

Our Team

Benny Aguilar

Benny is a fourth year undergraduate student at ASU, pursuing a degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Biological Sciences.  Having contributed to research in gut microbiome health and the human protein targetome in the past, Benny is exci…

Hailey Bunch

 hmbunch@asu.edu

Hailey was born and raised in Arizona. She was born in Phoenix and moved to Tonopah for middle school and high school. She is a junior currently pursuing a degree in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Religious Studies. In her free time, she e…

Ashlyn Germanos

Hi! My name is Ashlyn Germanos, I am a rising senior here at ASU. I am majoring in biological sciences with plans to apply to medical school following graduation. I am really looking forward to this school year, and I am particularly interested…

Analy Granados

 agranad5@asu.edu

Analy is a first-generation fourth year student at Arizona State studying Biomedical Sciences, and minoring in Sociocultural Anthropology. Driven by her personal experience facing socioeconomic barriers in education, she is interested in e…

Randy Gutierrez

Randy Gutierrez is a first-generation, fourth-year undergraduate student at Arizona State University, majoring in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis in pre-med.

Aliya Hashim

Aliya is a junior, majoring in Neuroscience and Pharmacology with a minor in Philosophy, and is on the pre-med track. As a RISE Ambassador, she is interested in research that explores the interplay between cognitive functions and student well-b…

Nedah Hiermandi

Hello everyone! My name is Nedah Hiermandi and I am a senior graduating in the Fall of 2024 majoring in biomedical sciences. I’m currently on a pre-med track, currently applying to medical school. I have an interest in the effects of academic s…

Jude Kolodisner

 jkolodis@asu.edu

Jude is a third-year senior majoring in biomedical sciences, and he is interested in researching inequities in STEM education that limit students' ability to succeed. 

Kyle McFarlane

My name is Kyle McFarlane and I am a Senior majoring in Biomedical Sciences. I am interested in researching the unique struggles underserved student populations face in STEM education and providing resources to help them succeed.

Corinne Mitra

 cmitra@asu.edu

Corinne has lived in Arizona her whole life. She is currently pursuing majors in Biological Sciences (Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior) and Neuroscience. She hopes to go to medical school after her undergrad. Corinne is interested in rese…

Hakop Sinoryan

 hsinorya@asu.edu

Hakop was born in Pasadena, California to Armenian immigrants. He is a first generation student majoring in biology with an emphasis in pre-med. His interests include art, manga, and video games. Most importantly his research interests foc…

Kaitlyn Tam

Kaitlyn Tam is a senior from Chandler, Arizona majoring in Biological Sciences and Sociology. She's very interested in mental health and increasing inclusivity in higher education. In her spare time she likes to swim, rock climb, and cook.…

Vincent Truong

 vttruon1@asu.edu

As a sophomore pursuing education in Psychology, Biochemistry, and a minor in Disability Studies, Vincent is excited to explore ways to improve accommodations and resources for the dis/abled community here at ASU. His participation in the…