Aanvi is a senior from North Attleboro, MA double majoring in Molecular & Cell Biology and Psychological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry on the pre-med track. On campus, she is president of Knit for NICU, assistant program director of a Community Outreach program, and vice-president of the Indian Student Association. She is also an undergraduate research assistant in the Mohan Lab at UConn Health. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, going on walks, and spending time with friends. Aanvi looks forward to helping students in the Honors Program achieve their goals!

Piyush is a senior from Woodbridge, CT, majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology, minoring in Statistics, a STEM Scholar, and a part of the Special Program in Medicine. On campus, he is the director of the Second Chance Educational Alliance program with the Department of Community Outreach and is a student researcher with the Zarkada Lab. Outside of class, he enjoys playing chess and spending time with friends and family. This is his second year as a part of Honors GPS, and he is looking forward to helping other honors students!  

Josephine is a senior from Naugatuck, CT majoring in Political Science and double minoring in American Studies and History. At UConn, Josephine has been involved in political science research through the OUR IDEA Grant and SURF Award as well as the UConn Humanities Institute. She is also part of the Scholars Collective as a Nutmeg Scholar. Josephine has experience in Native American & Indigenous Studies as a Political Science Honors Bennett Research Assistant and in criminal justice policy research as an intern with the Connecticut Sentencing Commission of the UConn Institute for Municipal & Regional Policy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going for long walks, trying out new coffee shops, and spending time with friends. Josephine is a third-year Honors GPS and is excited to continue helping fellow Honors students with their college experiences!

Aashna is a junior from Brookfield, CT studying Biomedical Engineering. At UConn, she is actively involved across campus, serving as the secretary for the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, a team leader for Honors Across State Borders, and a member of the leadership team for Kids & UConn Bridging Education. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games, hiking, travelling, and spending time with friends. Aashna is excited to begin her second year on the team as a Senior Honors GPS and looks forward to supporting Honors students as they navigate their time at UConn!

Sanavi is a sophomore from Ellington, CT, majoring in molecular and cell biology. On campus, she serves as treasurer of STEM Scholars, event coordinator of Summit Sisters, and external outreach coordinator for Diversity in Healthcare. Additionally, she is a part of the Muay Thai/Kickboxing club, KDSAP, and does research in the Speech Perception and Language Development (SPLD) lab. Off campus, she loves trying new foods, traveling, hiking, and spending time with her sister and two dogs. She is excited to connect with other honors students on campus!

Katherine is a Senior from Willimantic, CT in the Special Program in Law pursuing a double major in Political Science and Human Rights and a minor in Latino Studies. At UConn, she is a member of the Leadership Legacy Program, Vice President of Tri-Alpha First Gen Honor Society, President and founder of Alcanzando el Mismo Sueño and Committee Chair of the Scholar’s Collective as a Day of Pride Scholar. This past summer, Katherine was a Human Rights Institute Internship Fellow where she interned at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants. She was also part of the 2025 Honors Congressional Internship in Washington, D.C where she interned in the U.S House of Representative. Katherine is also a former Political Science Bennett Research Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys running, thrifting, going to markets, or exploring new towns. Katherine is a third-year GPS and is excited to work with honors students as they navigate their years at UConn!

Jason is a junior from Middletown, CT majoring in Environmental Engineering. On campus, he is Fundraising Chair for the UConn Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE), Vice President of Tour Guides Quality for UConn Engineering Ambassadors, and a Resident Assistant for the Northwest Quad. During the Spring 2026 semester, he studied abroad at the National University of Singapore and was able to travel all around Southeast Asia. In his free time, he enjoys running, taking photos, traveling, trying new foods, and spending time with friends. This is Jason’s first year on the Honors GPS Team and he is looking forward to helping students in the Honors Program achieve their goals. 

Akshara is a junior from Farmington, CT, studying Materials Science & Engineering with a minor in Industrial Design at UConn. On campus, she is Special Programs Director of the Society of Women Engineers, Secretary of the Indian Students Association, and a member of UConn’s Materials Advantage. This past summer, she worked as an undergraduate research assistant in Alexander Dupuy’s Materials laboratory. In her free time, she enjoys going on road trips around New England, trying new crafts, taking long walks, and watching a good show. Akshara looks forward to helping Honors students navigate their transition to college, discover campus resources, and achieve their academic goals! 

Nabeeha is a sophomore from Stamford, CT who is currently undecided, but exploring within the realms of health, statistics, and psychology. She also intends to pursue a minor in English. On campus, Nabeeha is a panelist and Co-Blog Editor for UConn’s award-winning national literary and arts magazine, Long River Review. You can find her in her spare time probably listening to Harry Styles (or at a concert), dissecting her friends’ astrological chart placements, and falling down conversation rabbit holes until midnight. This is Nabeeha’s first year on the GPS team, and she is so excited to be a resource in helping navigate her peers on their trajectories within the Honors Program!

Thinh Nguyen is a junior from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, studying Business Data Analytics at UConn Stamford. At UConn, he serves as Chair of the Honors Student Leadership Board and Vice President of the Financial Management Club, where he focuses on strategy and analytics, while also supporting fellow students as a Learning Assistant for STAT 1000Q. Outside of academics and leadership, Thinh is an athlete on the UConn Badminton Team and was part of the team that won the National Collegiate Division II Team Championship last spring. In his free time, he loves exploring new coffee shops, trying different foods, and enjoying some time to himself. This is Thinh’s first year on the GPS team, and he is excited to connect with fellow Honors students, share his own experiences, and serve as a supportive resource as they navigate their academic, personal, and Honors journeys at UConn.

Jaelyn Perreault is a junior from Waterbury, CT, studying political science with a minor in sociology. At UConn, she co-founded and serves as treasurer of Bridge UConn, writes for Her Campus, and is a mentee in the POLS Alumni Mentorship Program. She was a former SHARE summer apprentice and researched the effects of Immigrant Communities on the West Coast, as well as a former research policy intern for Turnup activism. In her free time, she loves to bake, shop, hike, and try new coffee shops! Jaelyn is excited to start her first year with the Honors GPS team and can’t wait to help contribute to the honors program!

Abhigna is a junior from Boston, MA pursuing a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB). At UConn, she serves as the Vice President of UNICEF Campus Initiative and is involved in Teach for America as an Ignite Tutor. In her free time, Abhigna enjoys playing soccer and ultimate frisbee, working out, watching movies, and traveling. She is excited to begin her second year as an Honors GPS and looks forward to supporting students as they navigate their Honors journey at UConn!

Giavanna is a senior from Long Island, NY majoring in Psychological Sciences and Political Science with a minor in Crime and Justice. On campus, she is the President of Phi Sigma Rho and is a part of Dr. Altmann’s Psycholinguistic lab and works in Sandi Carroll’s lab in collaboration with UConn Health. Off campus, she works for Fresh Prints as a Campus Manager and is an Ambassador for Margaritaville University. In her free time, she likes to listen to music, go on walks, and go cafe hopping. Giavanna is a third year Honors GPS and is looking forward to helping fellow Honors students achieve their academic goals during their time here at UCONN!

Zeeya is a junior from East Hartford, Connecticut, majoring in Nutritional Sciences with double minors in Molecular & Cell Biology and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. On campus, she is involved in GLP-1 research at the UConn School of Pharmacy and is currently conducting research on nutrition during pregnancy in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. She is also a member of the Nutrition Club and works as a pharmacy lab technician at a compounding pharmacy. In her free time, she enjoys reading historical fiction, playing Marvel Rivals, and spending time with friends. As a first-year Honors GPS, Zeeya looks forward to meeting fellow Honors students and supporting them through their academic journey at UCONN! 

Tessa Tran is a sophomore from Hanoi, Vietnam, pursuing a dual degree in Digital Media & Design and Marketing Management at UConn Stamford. On campus, she serves as Marketing Director of the Financial Management Club, a Student Recruitment Specialist for UConn Stamford Admissions, and a First-Year Experience Peer Mentor. She is also a Research Apprentice through UConn’s Research Apprenticeship Program, supporting health sciences research. In her free time, she loves playing pickleball, discovering new places to eat, and hanging out with friends. This is Tessa’s first year on the GPS team, and she is excited to welcome Honors students, help them navigate their requirements across campuses, and be a friendly face as they make the most of their Honors journey at UConn!