| Members of 2020 |
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| In addition to the qualities of scholarship, leadership and service that define all Boulder Society members, we would also like to be known by these words: the Boulder Class of 2020 will be involved, diverse, humble, full of school spirit, inspirational, inclusive and fun. We also want to emphasize our commitment to representing the undergraduate student body, a mission upon which the Boulder Society was founded. |
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Mwai Nyamũ (President) | ||
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Study:
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, minors in Coaching & Psychological sciences Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya Hobbies and Interests: Soccer, powerlifting, music, reading, craft beer, doughnuts Post-Grad Plans: Working in rehab, strength and conditioning. Graduate school for mental health counseling Campus Involvement: Black Student Union (former president, current student advisor), Dudley H. Davis Center (Information Desk team lead), Men's Club Soccer (Captain), Club Field Hockey, Catamount Sports Psychology (Intern, office of Dr. Kelly Thorne), UVM Peer Aid Network member |
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Owen Molind (Vice President) | ||
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Study:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Emergency Medical Services minor (Pre-Med) Hometown: Bow, New Hampshire Hobbies and Interests: Skiing (alpine and cross-country), playing soccer, good sci-fi movies, The Office, Premier League soccer, listening to music, playing my guitar, and hanging with "the boys." Post-Grad Plans: Traveling and Medical School Campus Involvement: Men's Club Soccer (Past President), Club Cross-country Ski team (Captain), Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) (Past Treasurer), Volunteer at UVM Children's Hospital, Research Associate in Emergency Medicine and Biology Departments, Emergency Medical Technician, and Advocat (campus tour guide). |
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Jared Percoco (Treasurer) | ||
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Study:
Finance and Accounting (Global Business) Major, Economics Minor
Hometown: East Moriches, New York Hobbies and Interests: Golfing and playing soccer Post-Grad Plans: I plan on returning to UVM to receive my Masters in Accounting. I plan on moving to New York City after I finish my Masters in 2021. Campus Involvement: Treasurer of the Catamount Innovation Fund, member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Student Government Association Treasurer. |
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Jamie Benson (Public Relations Chair) | ||
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Study:
Healthcare Structure & Emergency Medical Services Research Major, Biochemistry Minor
Hometown: Waterbury, Vermont Hobbies and Interests: Rock climbing, photography, skiing, backpacking, broomball, volunteering, annoying my roommate Colin Post-Grad Plans: I plan on continuing my research work UVM Medical Center and the EMS Office at the VT Department of Health in the year after graduation. In the long term I'm planning on attending medical school as well as getting a masters in complex systems or a data science field. Campus Involvement: Student Admissions Representative (AdvoCat), Student Government Association Academic Affairs Chair (2017-2019), Resident Advisor, UVM Board of Trustees Student Representative: Educational Policy & Institutional Resources Committee (EPIR), Phi Mu Delta Brother, President & Founder of the UVM Peer Aid Network, Research Associate in Trauma & Acute Care. |
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Michael Chan (Social Justice Chair) | ||
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Study:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Hometown: Framingham, Massachusetts Hobbies and Interests: Cooking, drinking Cafe Bustelo, watching Bon Appétit videos, educating myself on current events Post-Grad Plans: Working full-time in the market research field Campus Involvement: UVM First Year Experience, UVM Program Board |
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Ethan Foley (Recruitment Chair) | ||
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Study:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education: Social Sciences (Political Science Concentration)
Hometown: Grove City, Pennsylvania Hobbies and Interests: Pittsburgh Sports (Go Pens), Politics, Burlington food & coffee, the outdoors, music, driving. Post-Grad Plans: Teaching Social Studies, Graduate/Law School, pursuing a career in Education Leadership/Administration. Campus Involvement: SGA President (2018-2019), Dewey House for Community Engagement, Resident Advisor, Theatre, Tour Guide (AdvoCat), Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), Integrated Social Sciences Program (2016-2017), Food Insecurity Working Group, UVM Board of Trustees Student Representative: Educational Policy & Institutional Resources Committee (EPIR). |
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Jason Goldfarb | ||
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Study:
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, minor in Public Communication
Hometown: San Diego, California Hobbies and Interests: Road cycling; kayaking; improv comedy; politics; the impact of social media on American Democracy and its implications regarding political polarization, online privacy, and distraction. Post-Grad Plans: Moving to Seattle and buying a mountain bike. Campus Involvement: Lead Student Admissions Ambassador (Logistics), Student Legal Services (Director), UVM History Review (Editor), VT Consumer Assistance Program |
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Key Nguyen | ||
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Study:
Professional Nursing Major, Healthy Behavioral Change Studies Minor
Hometown: Burlington, Vermont Hobbies and Interests: Singing in the shower, musical theater, and food. Post-Grad Plans: Apply to graduate school Campus Involvement: Student Admission Representative, Lawrence Debate Union, Residential Life, Student Government Association |
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James Whitley (Service Chair) | ||
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Study:
Biological Science Major, Statistics and Chemistry Minors
Hometown: Middlebury, Vermont Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy coaching wrestling, beekeeping, hunting, volunteering, hanging out and chilling with my chickens. Finally, I probably spend a little bit too much time playing Clash Royale, (got over 6000 trophies woot woot), but if you also play, friend me. Post-Grad Plans: Hopeful Fulbright applicant (fingies crossed) and then medical school Campus Involvement: On campus, I am involved in RALLYTHON, the most unreal club on campus (ask me about it:)), the Premedical Enhancement Program, Running Club, and volunteering at the Children's hospital and Sara Holbrook Center. |
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John Michael Zanin, Jr. | ||
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Study:
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History
Hometown: Cornwall On Hudson, New York Hobbies and Interests: Baseball (Mets), soccer (Tottenham Hotspurs and NYCFC), government and politics, play trumpet, Scouting, music, craft beer, Guayaki Yerba Mate, skiing, dabbling in photography and videography. Post-Grad Plans: Commissioning as a 2LT in the Vermont Army National Guard and working in Vermont state government Campus Involvement: U.S. Army ROTC cadet, UVM Program Board planning team member, UVM Fed Challenge team, College Republicans, Prior member of the Club Alpine Ski Team |
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