Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment

Penina Logotala

Penina Logotala

Year: Junior

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Affinity Group: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Major: American Ethnic Studies

Minor: Oceania Pacific Islander Studies (OPIS), Diversity

Languages Spoken: English

Why I came to the UW: I chose UW because I remember the the people from the Polynesian Student Alliance (PSA) come to my high school and that was the representation that I needed to see, Pacific Islanders in higher education. I always knew that I wanted to be a part of the PSA UW family and to encourage future pasifika generations to come.

Kaloeaholokai (Noah) Lum

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: ʻAiea Hawaii and Camas Washington

Affinity Group: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Major: Political Science and Global/Regional Studies

Minor: Oceania/Pacific Islander Studies

Languages Spoken: English

Why I came to the UW: The reason I chose UW was because of the resources and networking opportunities. It’s also allowed me to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.

Aliyah Siva

Year: Senior

Hometown: Kent, WA

Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Major: History: Empire and Colonialism

Minor: Oceania and Pacific Islander Studies, Anthropology, and Diversity.

Languages Spoken: English

Why I came to the UW: I chose UW because I was passionate about fulfilling the professional education I need to obtain a successful career and make my family proud.

Alexis Reb

Year: Senior

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Affinity Group: African American/Black, Mixed

Major: Psychology

Minor: Education, Learning, and Society

Languages Spoken: English & Japanese

Why I came to the UW: To alleviate a barrier for further career progression and to be better equipped in helping underrepresented communities.

Xitlaly Mendoza

Year: Junior

Hometown: Connell, WA

Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx

Major: Sociology and Law, Societies, & Justice

Minor: Leadership

Languages Spoken: English and Spanish

Why I came to the UW: Choosing to attend UW was the best decision I ever made in order to further my education, surround myself with opportunities, and most of all make my parents proud as a first generation student!

Ahlam Khaleefa

Year: Junior

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Affinity Group: African American/Black

Major: Business Administration

Minor: Law, Societies, and Justice

Languages Spoken: English

Why I came to the UW: I chose to attend UW because I was directly admitted into the Foster School of Business, my first-choice major; The financial aid was too good to ignore, and staying close to home made it the perfect choice for me.

Fatima Gbla

Year: Junior

Hometown: New York City

Affinity Group:African American/Black

Major: Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology

Languages Spoken: Mandinka, English

Why I came to the UW: I chose to come to UW because of the many opportunities and resources it provides for those interested in STEM and the proximity to my family.

Lesley Kamoto

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Affinity Group: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Major: Geography

Minor: Business &OPIS

Languages Spoken: English + Tongan

Why I came to the UW: I couldn’t see myself pursuing such a high quality education, anywhere else.

Sophia Hernandez

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Wenatchee, WA

Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx

Major: Education, Communities, and Organizations (E.C.O.) & Political Science

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Why I came to the UW: I came to UW because it was the most accessible and affordable option as a first-generation college student. I am continuing my husky journey because I have been exposed to so many resources and opportunities that have allowed me to thrive throughout my experience.

Francisco Tzintzun

Year: Junior

Hometown: White Swan, WA

Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx

Major: Business

Minor: Real Estate

Languages Spoken: Spanish-Language

Why I came to the UW: UW was the first University I felt fully supported as a Latinx first-generation student!