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Leadership Legacy Experience2009 Leadership Legacy StudentsThe University of Connecticut is proud to present its 2009 Legacy Students. The selection process for the 2009 experience saw a fifty-percent increase in the number of nominations and an equally significant increase in the quality of student nominees. Every facet of the University was represented in the pool of candidates from a variety of academic disciplines to the types of leadership experiences (on- and off-campus) that students had been a part of. These 14 students were selected from a highly competitive pool of students nominated by faculty across campus. Individually and collectively they represent a rich diversity of leadership experiences, personal accomplishments, and academic excellence. Through their actions these Legacy Students have personified character, integrity, maturity, and the potential that lies within every University of Connecticut student. 
Chelsea Ambrozaitis
Area of Study: Human Development and Family Studies With the goal of becoming a therapist working with families and adolescents, Chelsea has been active on campus serving as a Husky Ambassador, a Peer Allies Through Honors Mentor, and a UConn Honors Freshmen Year Experience Facilitator. Chelsea has volunteered with a number of organizations and will be traveling to Slidell, Louisiana over Spring Break to offer relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. 
Joseph Antelmi
Area of Study: Economics/Psychology Joseph’s interests and experiences range from serving as a Teacher’s Assistant for the first migrant studies course on campus to being the lead singer of the rock band ‘Exit 47’. He serves as an intern at the Connecticut Association for Human Services, a member of the 2009 End Hunger CT! Board of Directors, and as a member of the UConn PIRG. Active with the Free Tibet Movement, Joseph shaved his head this past spring in solidarity with fellow members in protest of the Chinese occupation of Tibet. 
Garrett CottrellArea of Study: Political Science Originally from New York, Garrett is complimenting his academic work at UConn by serving as a representative on the Undergraduate Student Government and a member of GUARD Dogs on campus. Additionally, he has volunteered his time to the Saratoga County Youth Court. After graduation, Garrett hopes to pursue a career in Higher Education/Student Affairs Administration or Public Administration. 
Valen DiazArea of Study: Individualized As she works towards her goal of becoming a doctor, Valen serves as a member of the Honors Council, as an Emergency Technician for the town of Mansfield, and as a member of Bringing Awareness into Latino Ethnicities (BAILE) organization here at the University. Valen also volunteered for Generations Family Health Center and participated in the Honors Program’s Alternative Spring Break trips twice. 
Phil GoreckiArea of Study: Molecular and Cell Biology/Economics In addition to pursuing a double major in Molecular and Cell Biology as well as Economics, Philip is part of the UConn Honors Program. This academic work is combined with his engagement off campus as Program Director for the UConn Homelessness Project as well as serving as an Emergency Department volunteer at New Britain General Hospital of Central Connecticut. Originally from Poland, Philip is a first generation college student. 
Brandon LunaArea of Study: Sports Management With a career goal in the sports industry, Brandon is actively complementing his academic work with experiences including serving as Vice President for Bringing Awareness into Latino Ethnicities (BAILE) organization, supporting Relay for Life as program coordinator and captain for PRLACC’s Team, and as a member of the Homecoming and Latin Fest committees. Brandon is also a first generation college student. 
Leah McDermottArea of Study: Psychology With a wealth of experience on campus, Leah is preparing for a career in Higher Education/Student Affairs. Her experiences include mentoring and serving as a Teachers’ Assistant for First Year Programs and this semester Leah will serve as a UConn Connects Facilitator. Additionally, Leah is seeking a minor in Women’s Studies and is a member of the Freshmen Honor Society Alpha Lambda Delta. 
Sarah MelchiorArea of Study: English/Philosophy Sarah has complemented her academic work in English and Philosophy by serving as a peer mentor in the Peer Leadership Instructor Program. Additionally, she participated in UConn’s Winter Study Abroad program in London. During high school she volunteered her time at the Mystic Seaport Museum Boathouse and for the Norwich Public Schools through the “Reading Buddies” program. Sarah plans to pursue a law degree after she graduates from UConn in Spring 2010. 
Caitlin PartykaArea of Study: Allied Health Caitlin has been actively involved both locally at UConn, and internationally in Germany, serving as a Husky Nutrition Summer Intern, as well as a participant in the Congress Bundestag Exchange program. Caitlin has volunteered for Storrs Congregational Daycare, Jumpstart!, Language Partners, and as a Kinderklinik Bethel volunteer. Caitlin hopes to pursue a career in public health and policy working on an international level. In addition to living in Germany, she has visited France, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium. 
Gregory PetropoulosArea of Study: Physics With a major in physics and a minor in mathematics, Gregory has been involved in the Physics Club, Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honors Society), Residential Life and the Sophomore Honors Community Project. Additionally, Gregory has worked closely with Professor Thomas Blum in researching high energy physics. With these experiences and a profound interest in the field Gregory hopes to one day become a physics professor or work as a physicist in a national laboratory. 
Wenhui SunArea of Study: Individualized Major of Sociobiomedical Perspectives in Health Wenhui has been heavily involved in the University’s Dental Hygiene Education program, serving as a member of the Pre-Dental Society and implementing a program for elementary schools that has reached over 1,500 children to date. Wenhui has also served as a Husky Ambassador as well as an intern at the Northwestern Area Health Education Center. Additionally, Wenhui has volunteered for the Connecticut Mission of Mercy and the UConn Migrant Farm Worker Clinic. 
Yoo Mi ThompsonArea of Study: International Business Yoo Mi is committed to the pursuit of education both here at UConn and abroad. She has taught mathematics in Belize City, Belize, and renovated classrooms in San Pedro, Belize. Additionally, Yoo Mi serves as a representative for the Undergraduate Student Government, a tutor for the Writing Center, a member on the General Education Oversight Committee of the University Senate, and as a Big Sister. Yoo Mi plans to study abroad in South Korea this upcoming summer. 
Akina WarnerArea of Study: Healthcare Management Hailing from New York City and studying Physiology and Neurobiology, Akina is an aspiring Healthcare Management major. Akina is involved in a variety of experiences including serving as a peer mentor in the Peer Leadership Instructor program, as Program Director for the Generations Family Health Center through Community Outreach, and as an intern for the Episcopal Church Medical Trust. 
Elisabeth WerlingArea of Study: Special Education Elisabeth has been actively involved in a variety of experiences both on and off campus. She complements her academic work in Special Education by serving as founder of UConn Gymnastics, a member of the Freshmen Honor Society Alpha Lambda Delta, and as an intern at the University of Redlands, through NASPA’s Undergraduate Fellows Program. In addition to volunteering for the UConn School of Law Clean-up Days she was named as one of the few Babbidge Scholars here at the University. |
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