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COPHS Student Ambassadors

Want to Get to Know Us? Meet Our Student Ambassadors.

The best way to learn whether a program or learning environment is the right fit for you is to hear about it from the students who live it every day. That’s why the Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences wants to introduce you to some of our dedicated Student Ambassadors.

Through their eyes, you’ll learn about the rigors of being a doctoral student. They will share what our classroom and laboratory experiences are like. They can give insights into the WNE culture and opportunities to get involved in student organizations. They will speak about living on campus and in Springfield. They can discuss experiential learning opportunities, and they will inspire you through their personal goals and ambitions.

Pharmacy Student Ambassadors

  • Rhea Dinelle

    Year: PY2, PharmD Class of 2025

    Hometown: Palmer, MA

    Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, playing video games, spending time with family, and reading

  • Autumn Kelley

    Year: PY2, PharmD Class of 2025

    Hometown: Hampden, MA

    Hobbies: Besides Pharmacy School studies and work, enjoys movies and baking

  • Yvanna Kenan

    Year: PY2, PharmD Class of 2025

    Hometown: Newburgh, NY

    Hobbies: Loves dancing, and her favorite styles are hip-hop and tap

  • Ali Al Juboori

    Year: PY3, PharmD/MBA Class of 2024

    Hometown: Chicopee, MA

    Hobbies: Playing tennis when he is not studying

  • Peyton Calvao

    Year: PY3, PharmD Class of 2024

    Hometown: New Bedford, MA

    Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, watching movies and sporting events, and listening to music

  • Connor Geddis

    Year: PY3, PharmD/MBA Class of 2024

    Hometown: Southwick, MA 

    Hobbies: Golfing, sporting events, hanging out with friends and family

  • Brian Georges

    Year: PY2, PharmD/MSPGx Class of 2025

    Hometown: Randolph, MA

    Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, traveling, going to the gym

  • Julia Mello

    Year: PY3, PharmD Class of 2024

    Hometown: Terryville, CT

    Hobbies: Watching sitcoms, listening to my favorite podcast, hanging out with friends, and going to AZO events, especially interchapters

  • Giovanny Jean Laguerre

    Year: PY3, PharmD Class of 2024

    Hometown: Springfield, MA 

    Hobbies: Art, calisthenics

  • Haley Guarriello

    Year: PY3, PharmD Class of 2024

    Hometown: North Attleboro, MA

    Hobbies: When she’s not studying, she loves spending time with friends, and family, listening to music, shopping, baking, and doing makeup and hair

  • Tomasz Niewinski

    Year: PY3, PharmD/MBA Class of 2024

    Hometown: Chicopee, MA 

    Hobbies: Enjoys outings with friends, and golfing

  • Natalie Nganga

    Year: PY3, PharmD Class of 2024

    Hometown: Belchertown, MA

    Hobbies: Solving puzzles and traveling

  • Kristen Riley

    Year: PY3, PharmD Class of 2024

    Hometown: Billerica, MA

    Hobbies: Pharmacy Student Organization Involvement (IPhO, ASCP, AZO, Class Treasurer Officer); loves her dog, Phoebe, who is a golden retriever; biking; and going to the beach in the summer

Past Pharmacy Student Ambassadors

Marissa Verro
PY3, Class of 2023 • Saratoga Springs, NY
Listen to Marissa Verro's experience at Western New England here!

Kyle Hooper
PY3, Class of 2023 • Pelham, NH
Listen to Kyle Hooper's experience at Western New England here!

Sara Abel
PY3, Class of 2023 • Florence, MA
Listen to Sara Abel's experience at Western New England here!

Natalie Nganga
PY2, Class of 2024 • Belchertown, MA
Listen to Natalie Nganga's experience at Western New England here!

Peyton Calvao
PY2, Class of 2024 • New Bedford, MA
Listen to Peyton Calvao's experience at Western New England here!

Haley Guarriello
PY2, Class of 2024 • Terryville, CT
Listen to Haley Guarriello's experience at Western New England here!

Julia Mello
PY2, Class of 2024 • North Attleboro, MA
Listen to Julia Mello's experience at Western New England here!

Ali Al Juboori
PY2, Class of 2024 • Chicopee, MA
Listen to Ali Al Juboori's experience at Western New England here!

Occupational Therapy Student Ambassadors

  • Clara Davenport

    Year: OT2, OTD Class of 2024

    Hometown: San Francisco, CA

    Hobbies: Listening to podcasts, foodie, cats, hiking, mycology, traveling, nature, video games, Dungeons & Dragons, yoga, drag queens

  • Kara Fhon

    Year: OT2, OTD Class of 2024

    Hometown: Providence, RI

    Hobbies: Pet lover, art, foodie, and enjoys all types of sport watching, especially Spanish soccer teams

  • Rianna LaFleche

    Year: OT2, OTD Class of 2024

    Hometown: Belchertown, CT

    Hobbies: Dog walking, horseback riding, hiking, enjoying the great outdoors, and ice cream

  • Katy Maguire

    Year: OT2, OTD Class of 2024

    Hometown: Portales, NM

    Hobbies: Yoga, painting, karaoke, reading, hiking, exercising

Past Occupational Therapy Student Ambassadors

Armani Guillama
OT2, Class of 2023 • Abilene, TX
Listen to Armani Guillama's experience at Western New England here!

Michaela Gallagher
OT2, Class of 2023 • East Sandwich, MA
Listen to Michaela Gallagher's experience at Western New England here!

Caila Nguyen
OT2, Class of 2023 • Airmont, NY
Listen to Caila Nguyen's experience at Western New England here!

Alisha Bailey
OT2, Class of 2023 • Londonderry, NH
Listen to Alisha Bailey's experience at Western New England here!

Eve Alba 
OT2, Class of 2023 • Lake Grove, NY
Listen to Eve Alba's experience at Western New England here!

Avery Fornaciari
OT2, Class of 2023 • Plymouth, MA
Listen to Avery Fornaciari 's experience at Western New England here!