Summer 2025 Admission Ambassadors
Isabel Gonzalez-Salgado ’27
she/her
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!
Ishita Jayadev ’26
she/her
About me: Ishita is a senior from Portland, Oregon majoring in English (with a creative writing focus) and minoring in Asian American studies. Outside of admissions, Ishita spends most of her time writing and editing for the Scripps newspaper (The Scripps Voice), other papers at the 5Cs, and is part of the Asian American Sponsor Program (AASP). She has also worked as a Core Mentor/TA on campus. Throughout the day, you’ll probably find her listening to music and doing work around the Motley, Seal Court, or the Student Union. Ishita loves to spend her free time thrifting, getting a sweet treat from 85C, or going to a concert in LA.
Ask me about: Journalism at the 5Cs, English or Asian American studies, humanities research and off-campus research opportunities, intercollegiate majors/taking classes off-campus, affinity groups, being POC at a PWI, fun thrifting spots!
Fall 2024 Admission Ambassadors
Abigail Green ’27
she/her
Major: English (Creative Writing Emphasis)
Minor: French
About me: Abigail is a sophomore from New York City. She plans to major in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and minor in French. She also plans to study abroad in France next year. Outside of the classroom, she is heavily involved in music. She takes violin lessons weekly and will join the orchestra next year. She also has a radio show on KSPC, the 5c college radio station, and is a member of Table Manners, the 5c DJ collective. You can always find her studying with friends at the Motley or doing yoga at Tiernan or in the village.
Ask me about: Participating in music while not a music major, my radio show, opportunities to publish your writing at the 5Cs, applying Early Decision I, and best places to thrift near Claremont 🙂
Isabel Gonzalez-Salgado ’27
she/her
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish
About me: Isabel is a sophomore at Scripps College from Fontana, California, intending to major in Politics and minor in Spanish. She values spending time with her amazing family (fun fact: she is the oldest of seven!) and awesome friends. When she’s not in class, Isabel can often be spotted studying at her #1 favorite place on campus, CP&R. She also loves going outside with the gorgeous scenery of Scripps, especially reading in the beautiful Margaret Fowler Garden. Outside of the admission ambassador role, Isabel works as a RC at GJW and is involved with the Catholic Student Association at the McAllister Center.
Ask me about: Being in a 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!
Alyssa Hernandez ’27
she/her/hers
Major: Politics and Art
Minor: Biology
About me: Alyssa is a second-year from Socorro, NM, and is dual/double majoring in Art and Politics. Along with being an ambassador, Alyssa is part of Cafe con Leche, a LatinX group, and a 5C CLSA mentor for first-years! She’ll occasionally crochet with Babes N Blankets and sometimes rises early to attend a Garden Club brunch. You can find her at Lang, Scripps’ Ceramic Studio, Room 402 in Honnold Mudd (when available, it has a nice view), Shanahan’s rooftop, or at the Motley getting her second coffee of the day. When she’s not in class, Alyssa often travels outside of Claremont to parts of LA to visit pop-up markets or enjoy concerts with friends.
Ask me about: Being First-Gen, Babes N Blankets, joining off-campus clubs, the Art Department, 5C Art, Cafe con Leche, CLSA, working two jobs on and off-campus, and markets to visit during the weekends in LA!
Stella Holt Dupey ‘27
she/her/hers
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 enjoys running, relaxing at Tiernan, wandering around the village, and keeping up with local politics. She plays for Weasels (5c Club Basketball), so if she’s not off at a tournament on the weekends, you can find her doing work by the pool, listening to music on the lawn, 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 the GJW outdoor patio. 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, off-campus volunteer opportunities, getting into LA without a car, voting/voter registration.
Majors: Linguistics
Minor: Chinese
About me: Malena is a junior from Monterey, California, studying linguistics and recently got back from a semester abroad in Beijing. Back on campus, Malena is the Vice President 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 Scripps/the Claremont Colleges. Around campus and Claremont you can find them playing on the intramural dodgeball team, grabbing a coffee at the Coffee Bean, or in one of Scripps’ gorgeous courtyards.
Ask me about: Study Abroad, Our Mock Trial team, Pre-Law society, Off-Campus Major, Language Classes at the 5Cs, the Chinese Department, Intramural Sports, Living near LA, Research Opportunities for Humanities, Living off-campus at CCA!
Majors: Politics and American Studies
Minor: Spanish
About me: Jannat is a Junior at Scripps College majoring in Politics and American Studies. Besides working in Admissions, they are also part of the Scripps Scrapps crew during the Fall and Spring.
Ask me about: Emotional Support Animals, being a POC @ a PWI, Model UN, Politics and American Studies, campus life, being an out of state student, concerts
