Meet Our Ambassadors

Seth Bell '23

Operations Coordinator

Campus Involvement: Headband, Willamette Singers, Chamber Choir, Voice Lessons, Drum Lessons, Math Department intern, SafeZone Leader, GRAC Data Researcher
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? Money, location, attitude, community.
Fun fact: I can rap "The Lorax" in its majestic entirety.

Max Berner-Hays '21

Bistro order: Two chocolate chip cookies: one for me and one for a friend.
Favorite song: "Loud" by Mac Miller
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? The small classes and collaborative environment.
Fun fact: I’m a dual citizen with the U.S. and Germany.
Campus Involvement: Men's Soccer
What did you want to be when you were a kid? I wanted to be just like the crocodile hunter (Steve Irwin)

Robbie Daugherty ‘22

Social Media Coordinator

Campus Involvement: Varsity Swim Team Captain, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Sculpture Studio Assistant
Bistro order: Iced quad shot vanilla latte
Favorite song: "I Am Here" by P!nk
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? The community I felt while visiting.

Marykate DeLuca ‘23

Campus Involvement: Softball
Bistro order: Iced caramel latte (with oat milk)
Favorite song: “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? WU offered me the opportunity to continue my athletic career in unison with top-tier academics.

Pierce Gallaway ‘23

Campus Involvement: Men's Soccer, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Bistro order: Iced latte
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? The extremely welcoming culture and the small school feel I felt on the visits I took in high school.
Fun fact: I have been to Africa and Europe in the same day.

Taylor Hamura ‘23

Social Media Coordinator

Campus Involvement: RA, Hawaii Club, Dance Co. Co-president, Cheer Team
Bistro order: Whatever cookie I’m in the mood for!
Favorite song: "No Other Love" by Common Kings
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? The people and the sense of community.

Jack Hanscom '22

Intern for Operations

Campus Involvement: Intramural basketball, Opening Days Lead Team
Favorite song: "BOY BYE" by Brockhampton
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? I loved the idea of having a small campus community where I could lean on my professors and peers for help or comfort!

Rou Rou Hutchinson '24

Campus Involvement: Debate Union, Student Circulation Manager at Hatfield Library, President of ACE, Chinese Study Sessions, JSU
Favorite song: 雾里
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? I loved the support from students and professors.
Fun fact: I held a baby panda when I was 5 years old.

Kaitlin Jenson ‘24

Social Media Coordinator

Campus Involvement: Pi Beta Phi, PHEAL Department Intern
Favorite song: "The Graduate" by Arcadian Wild
Fun fact: I have two family members named after soda!

Maddy Kaplan '22

Campus Involvement: Jewish Student Union, Theatre Department, Pi Beta Phi
Bistro order: Dirty chai with a bagel and cream cheese
Favorite song: "Waterloo" by ABBA
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? The engaged and caring student body.

Alanna Kelly '21

Social Media Coordinator

Campus Involvement: Voce, Greek Life, Willamette Events Board
Bistro order: Mocha
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? WU had the friendliest people, most awarded professors, and was my cheapest option, all wrapped up in a great city and the Oregon wilderness.

Linnea Lovtang ‘24

Social Media Coordinator

Campus Involvement: Chamber Choir, Voice Lessons, Goudy Staff
Favorite song: "Castle on the Hill" by Ed Sheeran
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? When Covid hit, everyone came together to support each other.
Fun fact: My favorite socks say “kinda pissed about not being a mermaid”.

Gianna Marchese '22

Intern for Operations

On-Campus Extracurriculars: Softball, Alpha Phi 
Bistro order: Always the biggest cookie I can see in the case!
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? Softball, and it's gorgeous (duh).
Fun fact: I've been to Disneyland over 100 times.

Brady McDevitt ‘22

Social Media Coordinator

Campus Involvement: UpTop President, Dramatic Vocal Arts Board, Peer Academic Coach, TA for O-Chem, Chemawa Indian School Volunteer
Bistro order: Iced vanilla latte
Favorite song: "Evergreen" by Yebba
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? I loved the atmosphere of campus and the availability of the professors!

Edie Mueller ‘23

Social Media Coordinator

Campus Involvement: Transfer CA, Cheer Team, Choir, Voice Lessons
Bistro order: Iced vanilla latte (with oat milk)
Favorite song: "Sports" by Beach Bunny
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? Small schools for the win!

Will Nordhorn '23

Operations Coordinator

Campus Involvement: Orchestra
Bistro order: London Fog
Favorite song: "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? I knew I would fit into the community and be supported here!

Oakley Phoenix '23

Intern for Operations

Campus Involvement: Rainbow Alliance, Queer/Trans People of Color, Black Student Union, Blitz Program
Bistro order: London Fog and a vegan chai cookie.
Favorite song: “Butter” by BTS
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? Because I felt confident I would be able to call it home for four years.
Fun fact: I've been given the descriptor, "walking Pinterest board" -- which is arguably one of the best compliments.

Casey Swinkels '23

Campus Involvement: Housing (RA in Cascadia), Alpha Phi
Bistro order: Iced latte (with oat milk, two extra shots, and hazelnut)!
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? I visited and fell in love.
Fun fact: I played competitive kickball for eleven years and won three All-Star State Championships.

Tessa Thompson ‘24

Social Media Coordinator

Campus Involvement: Library Manager, Alpha Chi Omega
Bistro order: London Fog (with soy milk)
Favorite song: "Slipping Away" by LEISURE
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? The WU community was appealing and made me feel secure in my choice to continue my education on this campus.

Kali Woodward '23

Intern for Operations & Communications

Campus Involvement: Opening Days, Alpha Phi, Investment Club
Bistro order: Iced chai (with almond milk)!
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? I loved the community, and it just felt like home when I visited.
Fun fact: I used to live abroad when I was younger.

Sally Wooster ‘24

Campus Involvement: Debate Team, Sexual Assault Response Advocate
Bistro order: A latte and a chocolate chip cookie.
Favorite song: "Save Your Tears" by The Weeknd
Why did you choose WU -- in one sentence or less? It felt like the right fit, and I was excited to be on the debate team!