WHAT WILL THE WEEKEND LOOK LIKE?
Upon acceptance, each of the 20 students will be matched with a current UVA student who will serve as a mentor for the student, keeping in contact with them over the summer and answering any questions they may have leading up to the program. The mentor will also serve as an overnight host for the student, meaning they will provide housing during the 3 days and 2 nights.
MEET THE TEAM
Co-Director, Sambriddi Pandey
Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi
Co-Director, Sambriddi Pandey
Sambriddi Pandey is a rising 4th year at Mcintire. She is an active member of Class Council, Madision House’s CASH program, Virginia Venture Fund, and The Impact Fund. Beyond her involvement on grounds, Sambriddi enjoys following current events, attending concerts, and spending time with her friends.
University of Virginia Class of 2022
Hometown: Oakton, Virginia
Major: Commerce
Co-Director, John Quezada
Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi
Co-Director, Sambriddi Pandey
John Quezada is a 3rd-year in the Engineering School at UVA. Outside of HFL, he is a Research Assistant for the Griffin Lab which focuses on developing hydrogel scaffolds that help accelerate wound healing. His involvements also include Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship and, most recently, volunteering at local COVID-19 testing sites in Char
John Quezada is a 3rd-year in the Engineering School at UVA. Outside of HFL, he is a Research Assistant for the Griffin Lab which focuses on developing hydrogel scaffolds that help accelerate wound healing. His involvements also include Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship and, most recently, volunteering at local COVID-19 testing sites in Charlottesville. After graduating, he hopes to pursue a career in the medical field. In his free time, he enjoys bumping music, going to the gym, trying new foods, and traveling!
University of Virginia Class of 2022
Hometown: Endicott, New York
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi
Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi
Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi
Keltoum Laghjibi is a second year student majoring in Global Public Health and Minoring in Computer Science. She is on the mentorship committee with Hoos First Look and is serving as a liaison to the Hoos Rise Together summer program. She is also currently on exec for Arab Student Organization. She's currently working on a personal projec
Keltoum Laghjibi is a second year student majoring in Global Public Health and Minoring in Computer Science. She is on the mentorship committee with Hoos First Look and is serving as a liaison to the Hoos Rise Together summer program. She is also currently on exec for Arab Student Organization. She's currently working on a personal project, creating a texting notification service for areas with high risk of human trafficking. During her free time, you'll find her playing volleyball, looking for new music and dancing in the rain.
University of Virginia Class of 2023
Hometown: Reston, Virginia
Major: Global Public Health
Minor: Computer Science
Mentorship Co-Chair, Ty'Leik Chambers
Mentorship Co-Chair, Ty'Leik Chambers
Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi
My name is Ty’Leik Chambers, and I am a rising third-year from Buckingham County, Virginia (no, not in London, but right across the James River) studying African American studies and sociology, with a minor in government. I am a member of ReMix A Capella (the only Hip-hop and R&B acapella group on Grounds) and Black Voices Gospel Choir. I
My name is Ty’Leik Chambers, and I am a rising third-year from Buckingham County, Virginia (no, not in London, but right across the James River) studying African American studies and sociology, with a minor in government. I am a member of ReMix A Capella (the only Hip-hop and R&B acapella group on Grounds) and Black Voices Gospel Choir. I am also heavily involved with the Office of African American Affairs (OAAA). As you can probably tell, one of my biggest hobbies is singing, but I also enjoy writing and having deep conversations and discussions!
University of Virginia Class of 2023
Hometown: Buckingham County, Virginia
Major: African American Studies and Sociology
Marketing Co-Chair, Zoe Elmas
Mentorship Co-Chair, Ty'Leik Chambers
Marketing Co-Chair, Stephanie Ricker
Zoe Elmas is a 3rd-year in the College of Arts and Sciences at UVA. She joined HFL in the Fall of 2020 as a Marketing Committee member and now serves as a Marketing C-Chair. Outside of HFL, she is a mentor for the Hoos Rise Together program for FGLI high school seniors applying to college. Her involvements also include the ski team (VASST
Zoe Elmas is a 3rd-year in the College of Arts and Sciences at UVA. She joined HFL in the Fall of 2020 as a Marketing Committee member and now serves as a Marketing C-Chair. Outside of HFL, she is a mentor for the Hoos Rise Together program for FGLI high school seniors applying to college. Her involvements also include the ski team (VASST) and the Phi Eta Sigma honors society. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a career in the law field. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching Netflix, and going on walks to find dogs to pet!
University of Virginia Class of 2022
Hometown: Vienna, Virginia
Major: Psychology and Global Security & Justice
Marketing Co-Chair, Stephanie Ricker
Mentorship Co-Chair, Ty'Leik Chambers
Marketing Co-Chair, Stephanie Ricker
Stephanie Ricker is a second year majoring in History and Politics with a minor in Philosophy and she hopes to become a lawyer. She is the marketing co-chair of HFL, the vice president of her a capella group the Flying Vs, the communications chair for the First-Generation Low-Income Partnership (FLIP), and is also a brother in the pre-law
Stephanie Ricker is a second year majoring in History and Politics with a minor in Philosophy and she hopes to become a lawyer. She is the marketing co-chair of HFL, the vice president of her a capella group the Flying Vs, the communications chair for the First-Generation Low-Income Partnership (FLIP), and is also a brother in the pre-law fraternity. She works in the special collections library on grounds as an archivist assistant and likes to beat her roommates in Mario Kart and bake in her free time. She also loves the Hoos and UVA very much :)
University of Virginia Class of 2023
Hometown: Carmel, New York
Major: History and Politics
Minor: Philosophy
Selections Co-Chair, Angel Martinez
Event Coordination Co-Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero
Selections Co-Chair, Angel Martinez
Angel Martinez is a 3rd-year in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Curry School of Education. He volunteers through V.I.S.A.S. as a Language Consultant and works as an undergraduate researcher in the Media Studies department through USOAR. Some of Angel's favorite activities to do in his free time are: listening to music, playing
Angel Martinez is a 3rd-year in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Curry School of Education. He volunteers through V.I.S.A.S. as a Language Consultant and works as an undergraduate researcher in the Media Studies department through USOAR. Some of Angel's favorite activities to do in his free time are: listening to music, playing Animal Crossing on Switch, and experimenting with art and different mediums!
University of Virginia Class of 2022
Hometown: Buckingham, Virginia
Major: Global Security & Justice and
Youth & Social Innovation
Selections Co-Chair, Hannah So
Event Coordination Co-Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero
Selections Co-Chair, Angel Martinez
Hannah is a rising second year in the College of Arts and Sciences. She was a part of the 2018 HFL Student Cohort and wanted to give back by joining the team. Beyond HFL, Hannah is serving as the membership co-chair of OYFA and plays the violin. She enjoys listening to music and exploring new artists. She also loves to spend time with her
Hannah is a rising second year in the College of Arts and Sciences. She was a part of the 2018 HFL Student Cohort and wanted to give back by joining the team. Beyond HFL, Hannah is serving as the membership co-chair of OYFA and plays the violin. She enjoys listening to music and exploring new artists. She also loves to spend time with her friends by eating food and making memories.
University of Virginia Class of 2024
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Major: Intended Biochemistry
Event Coordination Co-Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero
Event Coordination Co-Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero
Event Coordination Co-Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero
Abril is a first year from Annandale, VA planning on majoring in Biology on the Pre-med track. On grounds, she volunteers at the Latinx Student center. During her free time she likes to listen to music, watch shows, and spend time with friends and family.
University of Virginia Class of 2024
Hometown: Annandale, Virginia
Major: Intended Biology
Event Coordination Co-Chair, Jenny Huynh
Event Coordination Co-Chair, Jenny Huynh
Event Coordination Co-Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero
Jenny is a third-year in the College of Arts & Sciences. At UVA, she is currently with the Chinese Student Association and Women In Computing Sciences. She also is a part of VISAS, where she converses and helps international students with their English. When she wants to relax, she likes to watch shows, play new games, or travel with frie
Jenny is a third-year in the College of Arts & Sciences. At UVA, she is currently with the Chinese Student Association and Women In Computing Sciences. She also is a part of VISAS, where she converses and helps international students with their English. When she wants to relax, she likes to watch shows, play new games, or travel with friends!
University of Virginia Class of 2022
Hometown: Springfield, Virginia
Major: Computer Science and Art History
Outreach Chair, Tiffany Thai
Event Coordination Co-Chair, Jenny Huynh
Outreach Chair, Tiffany Thai
Tiffany Thai is a 3rd-year from Centreville, VA. She is exploring her passions in immigration and education policy through her Global Security & Justice and Sociology double-majors, while also hoping to complete her Masters within the next few years. Her involvements include researching transformative justice at UVA’s Institute for Engage
Tiffany Thai is a 3rd-year from Centreville, VA. She is exploring her passions in immigration and education policy through her Global Security & Justice and Sociology double-majors, while also hoping to complete her Masters within the next few years. Her involvements include researching transformative justice at UVA’s Institute for Engagement and Negotiation, planning fun events at the Lorna Sundberg International Center, and volunteering with Madison House. When she’s procrastinating on homework, she enjoys admiring sunsets, watching movies, and taking care of her many house plants!
University of Virginia Class of 2022
Hometown: Centreville, Virginia
Major: Global Security & Justice and Sociology