Leah is a junior at the University of Mary Washington studying psychology and business administration. With an interest in working with individuals with exceptionalities, Leah enjoys volunteering with Best Buddies, A Place to Be, and educating the public about learning differences. Leah is from Ashburn, Virginia where she lives with her twin sister and French bulldog, Ziggy.
Rachel is a senior business administration major at UMW. She plays on the Women’s Lacrosse team and is also the President of Cru Campus Ministry.
Danaja is a Junior at the University of Mary Washington. She is currently studying International Affairs and Asian Studies. In her spare time, Danaja likes to knit, study Japanese, bake and listen to music. Danaja is originally from South Carolina, but spent most of her life in Woodbridge, VA. She has two older siblings. Danaja hopes to study in Japan in the near future.
Coni is a sophomore at the University of Mary Washington pursuing a double major in marketing and digital communications. Outside of class, she is a peer mentor and works for Student Activities and Engagement. Coni grew up in Virginia with her family, which consists of her mom, dad, twin sister, & younger sister. A fun fact about Coni is that Dancing With The Stars is her favorite show.
Summer Koontz is a sophomore Communications and Digital Studies student at the University of Mary Washington where she is also a part of the university’s competitive and sideline cheerleading team. Prior to UMW, Koontz grew up in Culpeper, VA. While there, she attended Germanna Community College for her Associate’s Degree. Koontz currently works under Culpeper County Parks & Recreation where she is shadowing employees that specialize in social media, newspaper, website and radio marketing for sports and cultural programs in the area. Post-graduation, Koontz hopes to pursue a career in media management and marketing.
Meaghan is a Creative Writing major from Williamsburg, Virginia. She is co-president of the Fine Print Poetry Club on campus, and loves reading, writing, baking, and spending time outside with friends. She has a goldendoodle named Ziggy back home who she misses very much.
Kaira, or ‘Kai’ Otero, is a senior at the University of Mary Washington, majoring in Historic Preservation. Her favorite drink is her post workout chocolate milk and her favorite place to eat out is Chipotle. If you asked her where she’d rather be right now, she would say, “the beach.”
Alexa is a senior psychology major at the University of Mary Washington. She was born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA, along with her two older brothers. She graduated from Germanna Community College in 2023, with an Associate’s of Arts and Sciences, with a focus in biology. She currently works at a local dog daycare, where she has been employed for the past two years.
Erin is a transfer student at the University of Mary Washington. She grew in in Northern Virginia with her family which consists of her mom, dad, and younger brother. She graduated from high school in 2022, and decided to go to NOVA Community college for two years. She has two cats and a dog who she spends all her time with.
Makenna Hadden is a Sophomore at the University of Lacrosse. She grew up in a small town called Blairstown in New Jersey. She loves spending time with her family and dog, going to the Jersey Shore, and playing lacrosse. She has played lacrosse for several years and is currently on the UMW Women’s Lacrosse team. She is also studying to be a Business Administration Major and minoring in Sports Management.
