Admission Ambassadors

Nana Amponsah ’26
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Major: Biology and Chemistry
Minor: Foreign Languages

About me: Nana is a senior and an international student from Ghana. She is dual majoring in biology and chemistry with a minor in foreign languages (French and Korean). She is also on the pre-health track and has studied abroad in South Korea. Outside of admissions, she volunteers with school clubs and institutions like Kesem, Vitas Healthcare, and is a co-president of the Scripps Food Recovery Network. She works as an event assistant on campus and has worked as a Chemistry Peer Educator. She tries to crochet with Babes N Blankets and loves going out with friends to get treats like boba. If you can’t find her on campus, she is probably breezing through a browsing room in the dorms or crafting in the hive.

Ask me about: Scripps International Community, L.A and Claremont, Student life, my majors or any majors for that matter, Research and volunteering, being pre-med, anything.

Sydney Becker ’28
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Majors: Organismal Biology and Psychology, Pre-Veterinary track

About me: Sydney is a sophomore from La Verne, CA, majoring in Organismal Biology and Psychology on the Pre-Veterinary Track. She loves being a part of Admissions! This is her first full year in Admissions at Scripps, but she spent three years doing admissions work at her high school. In addition to Admissions, Sydney also works as an Animal Caretaker for the Department of Natural Sciences, as an Usher for the Pomona Theatre Department, conducts paleontology research at Claremont McKenna, and collaborates with Scripps Scrapps, a sustainability initiative dedicated to reducing dorm supply waste. During the day, you can usually find her tucked into a shady spot outside with music in her ears, a fun drink in hand, and plenty of work to do. If not, she is probably wandering campus, falling in love with every animal she can find!

Ask me about: Animal Care, On-Campus Jobs, Living Off Campus, the Pre-Vet Track, Growing Up in Claremont, Local Things to Do, Applying Early Decision I, Being a STEM Major, On-Campus Research, Lab Courses, Theatre, and Dance!

Charlotte Blasi ’26
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Majors: Math and French Studies Dual Major

About me: Charlotte is a senior from Chicago pursuing a dual major in Mathematics and French/Francophone Studies. She recently returned from a semester abroad in Paris (Fall ’25) as a part of a language immersion program. In addition to her work in the admissions office, she serves as the Co-President of the Scripps Student Investment Fund and mentors math classes. Outside of classes, you can find her studying in a browsing room, chatting in Seal Court, doing weekly Zumba, or taking walks around Claremont, listening to a podcast. She loves to explore Claremont thrift shops and take day trips to the beach!

Ask me about: Studying math + french/dual majors, study abroad, STEM at an HWC, Scripps Student Investment Fund, living out of of state, and career resources!

Sylvie Cromer ’26
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Major: Philosophy
Minor: English

About me: Sylvie is a senior from Charlottesville, Virginia majoring in philosophy and minoring in English. She recently got back from a semester abroad in Dublin, Ireland. Outside of admissions, Sylvie plays on the 5C club field hockey team. She has also done work for the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery as a Gallery Assistant. She loves to swim and take yoga classes at Tiernan. You will probably find her stopping for a coffee at the Motley on her way home from dance class, or doing her work in one of Scripps’ courtyards. Sylvie loves to spend her free time exploring museums in the LA area or spending the day at the beach with friends.

Ask me about: Philosophy at the 5Cs, Humanities Institute Fellowship, applying Early Decision, 5C club sports, working an on-campus job, SAGE, and the best coffee spots in Claremont!

Isabel Gonzalez-Salgado ’27
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Major: Politics
Minor: Spanish

About me: Isabel is a junior from Fontana, CA majoring in Politics and minoring in Spanish. Outside of Admission Ambassador work, she has worked as a Residential Coordinator and a College Mentor at Scripps College Academy. In addition, she is a member of the Catholic Student Association (Isabel will be the President in the fall) and the Girls in Lifting and Fitness club. Isabel is very excited for this upcoming school year! She plans on studying abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico in Spring 2026. While she is eager to travel, she will miss the wonderful community here at Scripps. Aside from academics, she enjoys the fun events at Scripps College, such as Wednesday Tea and SAS snacks. She also enjoys spending time at Claremont Village and picking up treats from Trader Joe’s.

Ask me about: Living learning community (Wellness – Revelle House), the Catholic Student Association, working an on-campus job, being an RC, studying Politics & Spanish, or any of the resources here at Scripps!

Stella Holt-Dupey ’27
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Major: American Studies
Minor: Politics

About me: Stella is a second-year student from Portland, Oregon, and is planning on majoring in American Studies with a Politics minor. She is a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellow, and outside of class enjoys running, relaxing at Tiernan, wandering around the village, and reading on the lawns. She plays for the Weasels (5C Women’s Club Basketball), so if she’s not off at a tournament on the weekends, you can find her doing work by the pool, doing pilates or yoga, or on a day trip to the beach. Her favorite spots on campus include Tiernan Field House, the Motley Coffeehouse, and Jaqua Lawn. On a warm night, you can usually find her on late-night walks with friends around the other 5cs.

Ask me about: 5c club sports, writing application essays, dorm life, joining 5c clubs, getting into LA without a car, voting/voter registration, and humanities research opportunities.

Amanda Krausz ’27
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Majors: Environmental Analysis and History

About me: Amanda is a junior at Scripps College from Los Angeles, California, and is majoring in Environmental Analysis and History. Outside of Admission work, she works as a Residential Coordinator at CCA and is on the board of Claremont Challah. She has also worked as an Engagement Intern at Claremont Hillel. When she’s not in class, she can be spotted woodworking at Harvey Mudd’s Machine Shop, baking bread in Frary Dining Hall, and gardening at the Scripps Student Garden. Her favorite spots on campus include Margaret Fowler Garden and the Toll browsing room. She loves exploring Claremont, trying all the boba shops in the Village, and also going into LA for concerts and food festivals.

Ask me about: Study abroad, joining 5c clubs, off-campus volunteer opportunities, off-campus major, living off-campus at CCA, being an RC, getting around LA, the Bernard Field Station

Maddie Leathers ’28
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Majors: Biology & Spanish, Latin American, and Carribean Lit. and Cultures
Minor: Environmental Science

About me: Maddie is a sophomore from Chicago, Illinois, majoring in Biology and Spanish, Latinx, and Caribbean Cultures. Outside of admissions, she works in the Scripps Store and a mentor for the Summer Science Immersion Program at DNS. On campus, she is a part of the Scripps QuestBridge chapter. You can usually find her studying in the Nucleus, Seal Court or walking her dog, Aura. Maddie loves getting a sweet treat from the Motley, morning, afternoon, or evening. She plans on studying abroad 2027 in Spain, Central or South America. In her free time she likes to play volleyball, tennis, go to Tiernan Field House, or hang out with friends.

Ask me about: Taking 3 labs at once, STEM, The BFS, SScIP, Finding research, having an animal on campus, being an out of state student, applying through QuestBridge, taking classes off campus, meeting friends from other campuses.

Izzy Nash’ 28
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Major: Biology

About me: Izzy is a second-year student from Marin County, CA, planning to major in Biology. She has always loved the idea of being a tour guide, so this job is a dream come true. Aside from admissions, she has worked as a notetaker for her classes and is a lesson writer for The Science Bus, a 5C club focused on teaching science to kids at local schools. On campus, you can find her walking through the rose garden, trying (and failing) to convince herself to study outside her room, doing game nights with her friends, and finding spots to enjoy the sunset. Izzy also loves visiting the California Botanic Gardens, attending the weekly farmers market in Claremont Village, and catching a movie at Laemmle Theater.

Ask me about: Choosing a college, majoring in the Department of Natural Sciences, on-campus housing, food (on and off campus), getting around without a car, being a non-pre-health science major, living with a roommate(s), housing accommodations, and being an in-state student.

Malena Sparano ’26
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Major: Linguistics
Minor: Chinese

About me: Malena is a senior from Monterey, California, studying linguistics and Mandarin. On campus, Malena is the head captain and coach for the Scripps Mock trial team, the head mentor for the Linguistics department at Pomona, and they are working on sociolinguistic research as a fellow for the Mellon Mayes Undergraduate Fellowship at the Claremont Colleges. When she’s not on campus, you can find them at the beach or at a host of local concert venues in the Los Angeles/SoCal area!

Ask me about: Study Abroad, Mock Trial, Pre-Law society, Off-Campus Major, Language Classes at the 5Cs, Living near LA, MMUF and Research Opportunities for Humanities, Living off-campus 🙂

Roxana Vanegas’ 28
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Major: Environment, Economics, and Politics
Minors: Psychology and Physics

About me: Roxana is a sophomore from Phoenix, Arizona majoring in Environment, Economics, & Politics and minoring in Physics and Psychology. Outside of admissions, Roxana enjoys attending bible study Mondays through Black Campus Ministries (Christ-Centered Faith Group open to everyone in the 5c’s), learning new danza routines, and solo bible studies on the lawn. Roxana also spends time at Cafe con Leche and mentoring latine students through LEAF (Latine-Identity, Empowerment, Advice, and Friendship Program). She also enjoys her time spent with the 5C Science Bus providing science lessons for students to cultivate a passion in a STEM field. She also recently got a job at the gym as a Customer Service Associate! On a typical Tuesday, you can catch her at the free closet after her gym session and on her way to study at the library with a tea from the Motley.

Ask me about: Black Campus Ministries, 5C Science Bus, LEAF, Tiernan Field House, Cafe con Leche.

Frances Walton ’26
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Major: English
Minor: Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Culture

About me: Frances is a senior from Fullerton, California. She is majoring in English and minoring in Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures. Besides admissions, you can find Frances participating in production nights for The Scripps Voice, spending time with her friends on her balcony, and reading in the Margaret Fowler Garden. Frances has also participated in ResLife at Scripps College as an RC and CC (components of a traditional RA role). In her free time, Frances likes to go thrifting in the cities around Claremont, hike in the mountains, and go to the beach.

Ask me about: English at Scripps, Journalism at the 5Cs, work study, working off campus, residential life, being a semi-local student, events at the 5Cs, changing academic paths during college, and almost anything else!

Hannah Wand ’27
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Major: English Creative Writing
Minors: Psychology

About me: Hannah is a junior from Newcastle, WA majoring in English (with a creative writing focus) and minoring in psychology. Outside of admissions, Hannah spends most of her time working at the writing center, climbing, and teaching kids from the local community about writing. During her free time, you can find her hanging out at the pool, picnicking on the lawn, or exploring LA. In the spring, Hannah will study abroad in Dublin through the IES Writer’s Program. Her favorite spots around Claremont are A Lot of Good thrift store, Bert and Rocky’s ice cream, and the Claremont Packing House!

Ask me about: Writing and publishing at the 5Cs, on-campus jobs, climbing, outdoor adventures, volunteer opportunities, research in the humanities, and fun things to do in Claremont/LA!

Angie Yang ’27
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Major: Humanities

About me: Angie is a junior from Shanghai, China. She is majoring in Humanities. Outside the classroom, she is involved in the Prison Education Project, a club that co-leads courses for California’s in-custody students. She also attends the French table at the Oldenborg Center weekly. You can often find her studying with friends at the Motley or exploring new restaurants in the Village.

Ask me about: Self-designed major, 5C Clubs, living in Greater Los Angeles.

Michaela Yeung ’26
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Majors: Math and Data Science Dual Major

About me: Michaela is a senior from Claremont, CA dual majoring in Math and Data Science. Around campus, she is a co-head of the Asian American Sponsor Program (AASP), co-captain of the 5C Women’s Club Flag Football team, and co-president of Babes and Blankets, the crochet and knitting club at Scripps. You can often find her in the massage chair at the Tiernan Field House, in a booth seat at Dr.Grubbs in the Claremont Village, or in the crowd of a concert in the heart of LA. When not in class, Michaela loves to go to local cafes in the area, go on late night walks around the 5C, and try out all different kinds of crafty activities and intramural sports.

Ask me about: Local spots, coming into college undecided, being POC at a PWI, club and intramural sports, fun PE classes (!!), concerts in LA, taking off-campus classes, anything else!