Members

MYAH ANDERSON

Grant Myah Anderson, daughter of Justin and Jennie Anderson of Lincoln, NE, is a Secondary Special Education major with a minor in Leadership and Communication. She served as the New Member Educator for Chi Omega sorority, works as a strengths coach in the Clifton Strengths Institute, is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, and a Tri-Chair of the NHRI Leadership Mentoring Program. Myah is a volunteer staff member for Launch Leadership, a Regents Scholar and served as a 2023 New Student Enrollment Leader. 

EMMA BITTERMAN

Emma Bitterman, daughter of Sarah and Chad Bitterman of Gretna, NE, is a Biochemistry and French major with a minor in Chemistry. She is a member of Phi Mu serving as the Academic Excellence Assistant, biochemistry researcher for Dr. Becker, member of UNL’s French Club, member of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, honors student, and has done extensive work in both her local and global community within the Girl Scouts Organization. Currently, she serves on both the Gold Award Board and the Development Committee Board for Girl Scouts Nebraska. Emma is a Regents Scholar and recipient of the French Department Major scholarship. 

CHARLIE BROCKMEIER

Charlie Brockmeier, son of Troy and Marti Brockmeier of Kearney, Nebraska is majoring in both Finance and Accounting with minors in Computer Science and Math. He serves as a Tri-Chair, Researcher, Stuart Scholarship Selection Committee member, and mentor for NHRI, Raikes Student Advisory Board member, former Teaching Assistant for Computer Science I and II, former Scholarship Chair of his fraternity, and is serving his 2nd term on the FarmHouse Executive Board as Treasurer. He is a Regents scholar and is a student of the Jeffrey Raikes School of Computer Science and Management Honors Program. 

ERIN CASE

Erin Case, daughter of Todd and Carri Case, is a Computer Science major with a minor in psychology. She is a Dean’s Leader for the College of Engineering, the Student Relations Committee Head of the Computing Student Advisory Board, a member of the DEI Committee of the Delta Gamma sorority, and a former elementary after-school STEM club leader. Erin is a Regents Scholar and a member of the Engineering Dean’s Lists. 

VICTORIA CHIN

Victoria Chin, daughter of Jussana Chao and Victor Chin of Omaha, NE, is a Computer Science major with minors in Business and Mathematics. She is a student at the Raikes School of Computer Science and Management and served as the President of Initialize. Victoria is a Regents Scholar, a member of the University Honors Program, and a member of the College of Engineering Dean's Lists. 

VICTORIA COCANNOUER

Tori Cocannouer, daughter of Tammy Cocannouer, is a Music Education major with an emphasis in Voice from Wichita, Kansas. She currently serves as the Vice President of Community Relations for Alpha Omicron Pi, ASUN Senator for the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Greek Ambassador for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL), holds membership in both Order of Omega and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies, and previously served as an Orientation Leader for New Student Enrollment. Within the Glenn Korff School of Music, Tori serves as President of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and Vice President of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and President of the HLCFPA Student Advisory Board.

NOLAN CONNOR

Nolan Connor, son of John and Libby Connor of Omaha, is a Biochemistry and Spanish major. He served as the former Vice President and two time Recruitment Chair of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and is a mentor and Tri-Chair for NHRI Leadership. Nolan is a Regents Scholar and member of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List.

MADELYN CRAFT

Madelyn Craft, daughter of Will and Jennifer Craft of Wentzville, Missouri, is an Actuarial Science major with minors in Computer Science and Statistics. She is the current President and former Communications Director of Gamma Iota Sigma, a teaching assistant and tri-chair for NHRI, as well as the current Alumni Relations Chairwoman and former Financial Vice President of Gamma Phi Beta. Madelyn is a student in the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management. She is also a George Beadle scholar.

NAOMI DELKAMILLER

Naomi Delkamiller, daughter of Julie and Kory Delkamiller of Omaha, is a Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations major with a minor in Digital Humanities. She is an ASUN senator for the College of Journalism, a strengths coach in the Clifton Strengths Institute, and serves as homecoming week coordinator of the Nebraska Student Alumni Association executive board. Delkamiller is also a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa honors society and the University Honors Program. She is a Hearst Journalism Awards Finalist and a David Distinguished Scholar.

JACKSON GAULKE

Jackson Gaulke, son of Kevin and Rhonda Gaulke of Woodbury, MN, is a Political Science major with a minor in Economics. He served as the former Scholarship Chairman and is a current judicial board member of Beta Theta Pi. Jackson is a Director of Communications for The Experience Company, a former political intern for a U.S. Senator, and has previously been a Dance Marathon Team Captain. Jackson is a recipient of the Ruth Leverton Scholarship and the Beta Theta Pi Man of Principle Scholarship.

LANDRY GEIGER

Landry Geiger, son of Jon and Julie Geiger of Cozad, is a Computer Science and Mathematics double major with a minor in Business. He has served as the Data Analysis chair on the executive board of Dance Marathon, a guitarist for both Loose Change and Big Red Express, and the Internet Chair for Pi Kappa Alpha. Landry is also a member of the Raikes School of Computer Science and Management and University Honors Program.

NAIDALY GONZALEZ

Naidaly Gonzalez Miranda, daughter of Wilfredo Gonzalez and Olimpia Miranda Cruz of Omaha, is an Agricultural Leadership major with a minor in Engler Entrepreneurship in the 3+3 Law Program. She is currently serving as the President of the Define American Chapter, Recruitment Chair of MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences), a scholar of the Honors Program, on the CASNR Dean’s List, and a proud Residential Assistant of Eastside Suites.

LEXI HAUXWELL

Lexi Hauxwell, daughter of Brent and Loretta Hauxwell of McCook, is a Biochemistry major. She serves as a mentor for NHRI Leadership, former Director of DEI for Delta Gamma sorority, a leader in the Salt Company, a member of Order of Omega, and a Physiology Teaching Assistant. She is also involved in UCARE Research, Dance Marathon, and is a Pre-Health Peer Mentor for the Explore Center. She is a Regent’s Scholar and a member of the University Honors Program.

MAKENNA HENNING

Makenna Henning, daughter of Chadwick and Melissa Henning of Kearney, is a Management and Supply Chain Management double major. She serves as the current President and former Secretary of Chi Omega, a mentor and Tri-Chair for NHRI Leadership Mentoring, and an intern at the Office of the Chancellor. Makenna is a Regents Scholar and member of the College of Business Student Advisory Board, Nebraska Business Honors Academy, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, and University Honors Program.

ELLIE HIGGINS

Ellie Higgins, daughter of Stacie and the late Dr. Dion Higgins of Nebraska City, is a Secondary English Language Arts Education major with a minor in Theater Arts. She serves on the Leadership Team for the Office of Admissions Campus Hosts and is a former Senior Lead and Coach for the Clifton Strengths Institute. Ellie is a member of the Teacher Scholars Academy and Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Ellie is also an Assistant Speech Coach at Norris High School and a Leadership Intern for Pine Cove Camps.

JAMES JURA

James Jura, son of James Jura and Sibyl Downing of Saint Joseph, Missouri is a Biochemistry major with minors in Chemistry and Humanities in Medicine. He currently serves as the president of the Order of Omega, Vice President of the Interfraternity Council, and Standards Grand Marshall of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He is a member of the University Program Council and a CARE Peer Educator. James is a National Merit Scholar and recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholarship.

TENLEY KATT

Tenley Katt, daughter of Jason and Susie Katt of Lincoln, is a Finance and Biochemistry double major with a minor in Chemistry. She is the current Recruitment Chair and former Director of Sisterhood for Chi Omega Sorority, a former Orientation Leader for New Student Enrollment, Treasurer of the University Health Center Student Advisory Board, and a Student Strengths Coach for the Clifton Strengths Institute. Tenley is a Regents Scholar and a member of the Nebraska Business Honors Academy, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, and the University Honors Program.

ISABELLA KESSINGER

Isabella Kessinger, daughter of Alvin Kessinger and Christina Kerby Kessinger of Papillion, is a Nutrition & Health Sciences major with a minor in Biochemistry on the Pre-Medical track. Isabella is a member of the University Honors Program, a member of the Honors Future Healers Experiential Track, and an Honors Peer Mentor. She serves as Treasurer of the American Medical Student Association (UNL AMSA), has published research studying probiotics/bacterial strains, is a competition dance coach, and works at UNMC with high-risk patients. She volunteers as a physiology teaching assistant, at Hillcrest Hospice and Memory support, at Hartley Elementary before-school club through CEDARS Youth Services, and at Clinic with a Heart in Lincoln. Isabella is a Regents Scholar and member of the College of Education & Human Sciences Dean’s List.

HAYLEY MOREE

Hayley Moree, daughter of Dale and Melanie Moree of Papillion, NE, is a Biological Sciences major with minors in Humanities in Medicine, Biochemistry, Gerontology, and History. She is the current president and Training Committee chair of the Honors Peer Mentoring Program, the secretary for the Campus Red Cross Club, an ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences, works as a research assistant, and works as a genetics teaching assistant. Hayley is a Regents Scholar and a member of both the University Honors Program as well as the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List.

TRAM NGO

Tram Ngo, daughter of Chau Ngo and Trang Le of Crete, Nebraska, is a Marketing and Management double major. She is President of the Vietnamese Student Association and Internal Vice President of Delta Phi Lambda Sorority Inc. She has served as an Honors Peer Mentor Leader and Peer Mentor. Tram is a Regents Scholar, William H. Thompson Scholar, a member of the Nebraska Business Honors Academy, and a member of the University Honors Program.

JESSIE NGUYEN

Jessie Nguyen, daughter of Phu Nguyen and Yen-Phuong Pham of Lincoln, NE, is a Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Science major on the physical therapy track. She holds various positions in Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, is the current Vice President of the Asian Student Union, peer mentor for the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services, and volunteers at Nebraska Medicine. Jessie is a Regents Scholar and member of the College of Education and Human Sciences Dean’s List.

FAGAN O'CONNOR

Fagan O’Connor, daughter of Matt and Mena O’Connor of Chesterfield, Missouri, is a Business Administration major with a Pre-Law designation and minors in National Security Studies and Criminology & Criminal Justice. She is the current External Vice President and former Financial Manager for UPC Nebraska, an intern for the United States Department of Defense, a member of the Intelligence Community Scholar Program, a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, and a Troop Leader for Girl Scouts of America. Fagan is a Nebraska Society of Washington D.C. Scholar.

EMME PARKER

Emme Parker, daughter of Douglas and Laurie Parker of Gering, NE, is a Biology major with minors in Mathematics, Psychology, and Biochemistry. She is involved in the Students Together Against Cancer organization and the UNL Volunteer Ambassadors Program. Emme serves as a physiology teaching assistant, volunteers at Bryan Medical Center, and works as a center manager at the UNL recreation center as well as a phlebotomist. Emme is a Regents Scholar, a member of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's list, and a member of the University Honors Program.

AVERY PLESSEL

Avery Plessel, daughter of Ron and Casey Plessel of Beatrice, is a Marketing and Management major with a minor in Spanish. She is the President of the College of Business Student Advisory Board, a former Student Strengths Coach at the Clifton Strengths Institute, the College of Business Representative on the Executive Vice Chancellor’s Student Advisory Board, and a member of the Nebraska Business Honors Academy, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, College of Business Student of the Month Committee and University Honors Program. Avery also currently works as a Product Marketing Intern with Ameritas.

ELLIE REZNICEK

Ellie Reznicek, daughter of David and Karla Reznicek, is a Psychology major with a minor in Biological Sciences. She is an undergraduate researcher, chapter Psi Chi secretary, UNL Athletics tutor, and a hospital volunteer. Ellie is a current College of Arts and Sciences ambassador and a representative on the Psychology Department Undergraduate Committee. She previously served as Vice President of Chapter Programming and Development for Delta Delta Delta sorority and as a New Student Enrollment leader. Ellie is an International Psi Chi undergraduate scholar, Nebraska Legacy Scholar, and a member of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List.

JAKE SCHMID

Jake Schmid, son of Scott and Dana Schmid of York NE, is a Biochemistry major. He is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, the University Honors Program, and is an undergraduate researcher. Jake is an Iron Phi, participating in philanthropy and long-distance cycling events in support of ALS. Jake is the lead guitar player in the heavy metal band Blind Searcher, as well as a Regents scholar and a member of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List.

LUKE SKRABAL

Luke Skrabal, son of John and Maryann Skrabal of Omaha, NE, is a Biological Sciences and History major with minors in Mathematics and Biochemistry. He serves as a TeamMates mentor and ambassador, physiology teaching assistant, in-patient hospice volunteer, and memory care medication aide. Additionally, he conducts UCARE funded research with the Pannier Lab for Biosystems Engineering and works as a summer researcher with the Angle Cardiology Lab at UNMC. Luke is a Regents Scholar and member of the University Honors Program.

JAMISON SMITH

Jamison Smith, son of Carrie and Roelof Siepel, and Tom Smith of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is a Music Education Major with an applied study of Trombone Performance. He is the current President and former Membership Coordinator of UPC Nebraska, and a Member of UNL C-NAfME. He works at McPhee Elementary School, assisting with the After School Band Program and providing Trombone lessons to young musicians. Jamie is a recipient of the Ruth Leverton Scholarship and Glenn Korff School of Music Scholarships, and he is a member of the College of Fine & Performing Arts Dean’s List.

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EHREN SMOLIK

Ehren Smolik, the son of Anton and Debra Smolik of Alma, NE, is a Mechanical Engineering major. As a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, he served as the scholarship chairman. He serves as the president of the UNL Sailing Club, is a member of the UNL Varsity Chorus, member of Order of Omega, and spent a semester studying in Spain at the Valencia Polytechnic University. Alongside his academic pursuits, he is the sole proprietor of an audio fabrication business. Ehren is recognized as a Husker Traditions and Nebraska Career Scholar and has achieved membership in the College of Engineering Dean’s List.

ROHAN TATINENI

Rohan Tatineni, son of Satyanarayana and Syamala Tatineni of Lincoln, is a Biochemistry major with a minor in chemistry and math. He is a co-director for UNL Camp Kesem, Afterschool Clubs leader, undergraduate researcher, as well as a Regents scholar, member of Future Healers, and member of the University Honors Program.

SOPHIA THROENER RODRIGUEZ

Sophia (Sophi) Throener Rodríguez, daughter of Dan Throener and Hazell Rodríguez of Lincoln, is a History and Spanish major with minors in French and Child, Youth, and Family Studies on the pre-law track. She is the Standards Officer for Kappa Delta Chi, member of the University Conduct Board, and has worked for New Student Enrollment as an orientation leader and enrollment assistant. Sophi is a legal assistant at the Attorney General’s office and an advocate for survivors of domestic violence at Friendship Home. Sophi is also in the Honors Program, a David Distinguished Scholar, and a member of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List.