WHAT WILL THE PROGRAM LOOK LIKE?
Upon acceptance, each student in the virtual and in-person cohorts 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 be available to answer any remaining questions after the program as needed.
SCHEDULE SNEAK PEAK
Take a look at what the program schedule was like for the Fall of 2024!
MEET OUR TEAM!
Co-Director, Kelly Wai (she/her/hers)
Co-Director, Vinith Jayamani (he/him/his)
Co-Director, Vinith Jayamani (he/him/his)
Kelly Wai is a rising third-year student from Virginia Beach, Virginia majoring in Neuroscience and on the pre-med track, along with a minor in Computer Science. In addition to HFL, she is is a supervisor for Ceramics Club, a part of Challah for Hunger, and is involved in research. In her free time, Kelly loves drawing, reading, and playi
Kelly Wai is a rising third-year student from Virginia Beach, Virginia majoring in Neuroscience and on the pre-med track, along with a minor in Computer Science. In addition to HFL, she is is a supervisor for Ceramics Club, a part of Challah for Hunger, and is involved in research. In her free time, Kelly loves drawing, reading, and playing badminton.
University of Virginia Class of 2027
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Major: Neuroscience, pre-med
Minor: Computer Science
Co-Director, Vinith Jayamani (he/him/his)
Co-Director, Vinith Jayamani (he/him/his)
Co-Director, Vinith Jayamani (he/him/his)
Vinith is a rising third-year student from Centreville, Virginia majoring in Data Science with a minor in Statistics. In addition to HFL, he serves as the Technology Chair for Chak De Cville, is a representative on the Student Alumni Council, and a committee member for the Undergraduate Research Network. He is also involved in research an
Vinith is a rising third-year student from Centreville, Virginia majoring in Data Science with a minor in Statistics. In addition to HFL, he serves as the Technology Chair for Chak De Cville, is a representative on the Student Alumni Council, and a committee member for the Undergraduate Research Network. He is also involved in research and serves as a P2L Coach for Calculus 1. In his free time, Vinith enjoys playing basketball and spikeball, going to the gym for weightlifting and calisthenics, and spending time with friends.
University of Virginia Class of 2027
Hometown: Centreville, Virginia
Major: Data Science
Minor: Statistics
Outreach Chair, Zarah Ford (she/her/hers)
Co-Director, Vinith Jayamani (he/him/his)
Finance Chair, Lulia Beyene (she/her/hers)
Zarah Ford is a rising fourth-year from Warrenton, Virginia. She is Kinesiology Major and minoring in Biology. Outside of HFL, she is member of Best Buddies, Women in Medicine Initiatives, Chaarg, and volunteers at Madison House. She loves embroidery, painting, and sports.
University of Virginia Class of 2026
Hometown: Warrenton, Virgina
Major: Kinesiology, Pre-Medicine
Minor: Biology
Finance Chair, Lulia Beyene (she/her/hers)
Marketing Chair, Guadalupe Monroy-Flores (she/her/hers)
Finance Chair, Lulia Beyene (she/her/hers)
Lulia Beyene is a rising third-year from Fairfax Station, Virginia, and she plans on majoring in Biology on the pre-dental track. Outside of HFL, she is in the Biology Society, ,B.W.I.S.E and is a research assistant. In her free time, she enjoys reading and working out.
University of Virginia Class of 2027
Hometown: Fairfax Station, Virginia
Major: Biology, pre-dental
Event Planning Chair, Kaylyn Luppino (she/her/hers)
Marketing Chair, Guadalupe Monroy-Flores (she/her/hers)
Marketing Chair, Guadalupe Monroy-Flores (she/her/hers)
Kaylyn Luppino is a rising third-year student from Virginia Beach, Virginia majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology on the pre-med track. In addition to HFL, she volunteers with Ranger's Refuge at Gallastar Equine Center through Madison House. In her free time, Kaylyn enjoys thrifting, reading, and lounging in the sun!
University of
Kaylyn Luppino is a rising third-year student from Virginia Beach, Virginia majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology on the pre-med track. In addition to HFL, she volunteers with Ranger's Refuge at Gallastar Equine Center through Madison House. In her free time, Kaylyn enjoys thrifting, reading, and lounging in the sun!
University of Virginia Class of 2027
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Major: Biology, pre-med
Marketing Chair, Guadalupe Monroy-Flores (she/her/hers)
Marketing Chair, Guadalupe Monroy-Flores (she/her/hers)
Marketing Chair, Guadalupe Monroy-Flores (she/her/hers)
Guadalupe Monroy-Flores is a 4th year studying Youth and Social Innovation. She is from Charlottesville Virginia, and also a first generation college student. Outside of HFL currently, she is doing internship with the Southwood Boys and Girls Club. Guadalupe is a Piedmont scholar. She is involved with community outreach, and engagement a
Guadalupe Monroy-Flores is a 4th year studying Youth and Social Innovation. She is from Charlottesville Virginia, and also a first generation college student. Outside of HFL currently, she is doing internship with the Southwood Boys and Girls Club. Guadalupe is a Piedmont scholar. She is involved with community outreach, and engagement as Director for QSU at UVA.
University of Virginia Class of 2025
Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia
Major: Youth and Social Innovation