Floor Mentor of the Year
Natalie Hilton
Engineering House
Natalie Hilton is a Floor Mentor for the Engineering House Learning Community and a chemical engineering student at the University of Connecticut. Aside from her role as a Floor Mentor, she is involved in UConn's American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Tap Club, and Recreational Dance Club. She is honored to have been nominated for this award and has enjoyed having the opportunity to help first-year students feel welcomed in the UConn community. Natalie is looking forward to continuing her involvement in the Engineering House Learning Community next year as a Resident Assistant.
Michalena Capogreco
Pharmacy House
Michalena Capogreco is a sophomore Pharmaceutical Sciences major from Boston, MA. As a freshman she lived in the Pharmacy House Learning Community and appreciated the close-knit friendships and introduction to the major that came with it. Now, as the Floor Mentor, she tries to perpetuate a fun and inclusive environment for all the members. When she’s not working on assignments or hosting a learning community event, Michalena can be found reading a good book, chatting with friends, listening to music, or participating in various clubs on campus.
Floor Mentor of Character & Inclusion
Liana Ndungu
BSOUL House
Liana Ndungu is a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Allied Health and Human Development and Family Sciences. Liana is incredibly passionate about the intricate connections between healthcare and children's health, specifically minority children and adolescents. She is also involved in Black Sisters Optimizing Unity and Leadership (BSOUL) as a Floor mentor, a member of the Louis Stokes Alliance of Minority Participation (LSAMP), and the founder of the East African Student Association on Campus. Liana hopes to pursue an MD once she graduates from UConn.
Innovative Programmer of the Year
Ceylin Bozal
EcoHouse
Ceylin Bozal is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut majoring in Psychological Sciences with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. She is involved in a variety of different organizations on campus including, Habitat for Humanity, Learning Communities, and Psi Chi National Honors Society. Ceylin has always had a deep passion for leadership, viewing it as both a quality and skill that she has developed over the years. Ceylin's passion for leadership is rooted in her genuine joy of helping others. This is the main reason Ceylin wanted to become a EcoHouse Floor Mentor. She wanted to create the same environment that her mentors created, an environment that gives mentees the opportunity to build friendships, find comfort when they're feeling homesick, and feel a sense of belonging in a new and unfamiliar space.
2025 Honorable Mentions
Noah Gammache
Global House
Noah Gammache is a sophomore majoring in Political Science with intentions of finding a role in international relations, peace keeping, and hostage crisis post-grad. As Noah looks towards the future, he is eager to start his time as a Resident Assistant (RA) next school year, sustain connections made in Global House, and strive to be a part of something bigger than himself!
Ella Owusu
BSOUL House
Ella Owusu is a sophomore Exercise Science Major. Being a mentor has been a truly rewarding part of Ella's college experience—welcoming first-years, building community, and being there for people. Ella is excited to keep supporting the learning community that has given her so much!
Anisha Kurup
Innovation House
Anisha Kurup is a Floor Mentor for the Innovation House Learning Community. She is pursuing a dual degree in Human Rights and Psychological Sciences (Honors), and she is on a pre-law track. Anisha has been lucky enough to be a part of IHLC since her freshman year. Anisha's favorite part of this LC is all the different people she's had the privilege of meeting. Since Innovation House is an interdisciplinary LC, Anisha has had the opportunity to meet and connect with people across various majors. The people make the place for this LC, and she has enjoyed every second of being a member and Floor Mentor for Innovation House.
Sofia Zagami
Pharmacy House
Sofia Zagami is one of the Floor Mentors for the Pharmacy Learning Community. She is a second year Pre-Pharmacy major at the University of Connecticut. Sofia is from Glastonbury Connecticut. A little fun fact about Sofia is that she has wanted to go to UConn since she was in 2nd grade because of the Dairy Bar Ice Cream.
Owen Campbell
Business Connections House
Owen Campbell is a sophomore marketing major with a minor in statistics and communication from Fairfield, CT. He is an avid sports fan and a tremendous supporter of UConn’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. He is part of the UConn Athletics marketing department and volunteers as a tour guide for the Husky Ambassador Program on campus. In his free time, he loves watching movies, listening to '70s R&B, and playing golf with his dad and brother. He is fully committed to the role of BCLC floor mentor, aiming for the utmost success in any form for all his mentees, ensuring he is always a reliable and supportive presence in their college lives.