Paul M. Lisnek LAS Hub

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Louisa Baluga

Louisa Baluga is a junior studying English, Creative Writing (with a focus in Poetry), and Secondary Education. At UIUC, she is involved with the Philippine Student Association —serving a yearlong term as their Cultural Co-Chair — the Golden Apple Association, and is a WeCU Community-Engaged scholar. Throughout her remaining two years at UIUC, she hopes to become more involved with communities that are career-focused and grant her skill-enhancing opportunities to better prepare her for her future career as an educator. Outside of academics, Louisa enjoys reading, writing, baking, dancing, running, and playing guitar. She’s always down for a sweet treat, loves the color pink, and is definitely one of UIUC’s top matcha consumers!
 

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Ava Basolo

Ava is a junior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, pursuing a double major in Political Science and Psychology with a Pre-Law focus. She currently serves as an LAS Peer Mentor and is also an intern for LAS 101. Her campus involvement includes serving as the Fundraising Committee Head for the Society of Women in Public Affairs, a Member-at-Large for the Community and Government Affairs Committee within the Illinois Student Council, and a member of the Student Alumni Ambassadors. Outside of academics and leadership, she is an enthusiastic supporter of Illinois athletics and can often be found cheering on the UIUC Men’s Basketball team—occasionally in a signature neon orange wig.

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Grace Denton 

Grace Denton is a Senior studying Political Science, History, and Arabic. These studies have taken her to Vienna, Austria for a closer look at diplomacy in action, and Meknes, Morocco for an Arabic language intensive through the FLAS Fellowship. She works within the Arabic Program as an Event Coordinator and is active politically in the community through her work as a Field Organizer on campaigns and as a Precinct Committee Person. Outside of academics, she is heavily involved in Illini Cycling and Illini Democrats.

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Serena Naji   

Serena is part of the Student Alumni Ambassadors. In the Campus Honors Program Honors Student Council, she helps facilitate the program’s mentorship program for first-year students. Through Illinois Model United Nations, she has been a committee director for the organization’s annual conference for high school students during the last two years. Outside of academics and campus involvements, Serena enjoys hanging out on the quad, reading, and building Legos. She looks forward to connecting with students and helping them work towards achieving their goals!

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Elise Pollock

Elise Pollock is a Junior majoring in Communication with a minor in Business and Public Relations. In addition to being a LAS Peer Mentor, she is the Vice President of Inclusion for Kappa Delta sorority, is a member of Communication Ambassadors, and is a James Scholar Honors student. After she graduates, she hopes to continue her education at law school and become a plaintiff attorney. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing with her dog Sulley, and spending time with her friends and family.  

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Colette Roth

Colette Roth is a Junior pursuing degrees in both Political Science and Psychology. Colette comes from a family of UIUC alum and is proudly forging her own path here as she explores the vast diversity and community UIUC has to offer. In her free time, Colette enjoys spending time outside, engaging in dialogue with friends, meeting new people, and cats!

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Liz Rodriguez

Liz Rodriguez is a senior double majoring in Communication and Psychology. Beyond her role at the LAS Hub, she serves as the Philanthropy and Outreach Chair for the Illini Wildlife and Conservation Club and works as a Teaching Intern in the Department of Communication. After graduation, Liz plans to pursue a master’s degree in School Counseling or Higher Education. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, watching sitcoms, and taking walks outdoors.

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Molly Wunderlich

Molly Wunderlich is a junior majoring in Chemistry with minors in Psychology and Business. She is from a small town in Connecticut and chose the University of Illinois for its strength in STEM programs. In addition to being a LAS Peer Mentor, Molly is a member of the social sorority Kappa Delta, treasurer of the professional chemistry fraternity Alpha Chi Sigma, and a TA for LAS 101. She enjoys calling her family, hanging out with friends, and watching her favorite shows in her free time.