Pharmacy student

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

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 Kelly

Autumn Kelly

Year: PY2, PharmD Class of 2025

Hometown: Hampden, MA

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

Yvanna Kenan

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

Ali Al Juboori

Year: PY3, PharmD/MBA Class of 2024

Hometown: Chicopee, MA

Hobbies: Playing tennis when he is not studying

Peyton Calvao

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

Connor Geddis

Year: PY3, PharmD/MBA Class of 2024

Hometown: Southwick, MA 

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

Brian Georges

Brian Georges

Year: PY2, PharmD/MSPGx Class of 2025

Hometown: Randolph, MA

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

Julia Mello

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

Giovanny Jean Laguerre

Year: PY3, PharmD Class of 2024

Hometown: Springfield, MA 

Hobbies: Art, calisthenics

Haley Guarriello

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

Tomasz Niewinski

Year: PY3, PharmD/MBA Class of 2024

Hometown: Chicopee, MA 

Hobbies: Enjoys outings with friends, and golfing

Natalie Nganga

Natalie Nganga

Year: PY3, PharmD Class of 2024

Hometown: Belchertown, MA

Hobbies: Solving puzzles and traveling

Kristen Riley

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

Occupational Therapy Student Ambassadors

Clara Davenport

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

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

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

Katy Maguire

Year: OT2, OTD Class of 2024

Hometown: Portales, NM

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