Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment

Tristan Hopkins

Tristan Hopkins

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Puyallup, Washington

Affinity Group: American Indian/Alaska Native

Major: Intended LSJ

Languages Spoken: English

Why I came to the UW: I chose to come to the University of Washington because it has always been my number one school for a very long time and once going to college became serious I had exceptional grades and determination to know that UW was and is the best fit 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.

Angela Lopez

Year: Junior

Hometown: Wapato, WA

Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx

Major: Double majoring in Psychology and Sociology

Minor: Diversity

Languages Spoken: English and Spanish

Why I came to the UW: I chose to attend the University of Washington because I wanted to take action in expanding my horizons to interact with people from various different cultural groups. I truly believe that attending this school has given me a multitude of knowledge and experience with many different people that have made me more conscious of my position and identity at this school and how I can utilize it to help others as I move forward as an individual.

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.

Nattu Abraha

Year: Junior

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Affinity Group: African American/Black

Major: Business Administration

Languages Spoken: English, Tigrinya

Why I came to the UW: No other school in the state has the network and access to professional and academic resources like UW. There is a a community for everyone if you’re willing to find it.

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!

Emoni Valdovines

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Richland, WA

Affinity Group: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx

Major: Intended Bioengineering

Minor: Diversity

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Why I came to the UW: The UW was the school I saw myself being the most successful due to the many opportunities for someone in STEM and also the diverse student body creating a welcoming environment.

Leah Tran

Year: Senior

Hometown: Tacoma, WA

Affinity Group: Southeast Asian

Major: American Ethnic Studies

Minor: Diversity and Education, Learning & Societies

Languages Spoken: English and Vietnamese

Why I came to the UW: I chose UW because of the opportunities they had to offer for me as a first-gen student.

Makena Togia

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Federal Way, WA

Affinity Group: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Major: Nutritional Science

Languages Spoken: English

Why I came to the UW: I chose UW because it was very close to my hometown and I felt like I’d find a strong sense of community on campus.