Admission Ambassadors

CJ Abeshaus ’25
she/her

Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Dance

About me: CJ is a senior from New Jersey studying neuroscience and dance. She is interested in research at the intersection of these fields. She currently works in a computational neuroscience lab applying movement analysis to an app-based cognitive task. Outside of admissions, CJ works as a TA for neuroscience and chemistry and is involved in the dance department as a choreographer and dancer. CJ can often be found studying on the third floor of the Honnold / Mudd Library or dancing in the Richardson Dance Studio. Her favorite restaurants in the surrounding area are Petiscos and Mix Bowl Cafe!

Ask me about: 5C dance, STEM majors, Neuroscience, food in the area!

Melina Durre ‘25
she/her

Major: Media Studies
Minor: Biology and German Studies

About me: Melina is a senior from the Los Angeles area pursuing a Media Studies major with a Biology minor. Outside of the admissions office, Melina is the President of Scripps Associated Students and works in Games Management for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps athletic department. When not competing at weekly trivia, cheering for the CMS sports teams, or doing homework at one of the many computer labs on campus, Melina can be found eating at Daddyji in the Claremont Village or catching a movie at the Laemmle Theater.

Ask me about: Student Government, Asian American Affinity Groups, Intramural Sports, LA Area.

Abigail Green ’27
she/her

Major: English (Creative Writing Emphasis)
Minor: French

About me: Abigail is a sophomore from New York City. She plans to major in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and minor in French. She also plans to study abroad in France next year. Outside of the classroom, she is heavily involved in music. She takes violin lessons weekly and will join the orchestra next year. She also has a radio show on KSPC, the 5c college radio station, and is a member of Table Manners, the 5c DJ collective. You can always find her studying with friends at the Motley or doing yoga at Tiernan or in the village.

Ask me about: Participating in music while not a music major, my radio show, opportunities to publish your writing at the 5Cs, applying Early Decision I, and best places to thrift near Claremont 🙂

Isabel Gonzalez-Salgado ’27
she/her

Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish

About me: Isabel is a sophomore at Scripps College from Fontana, California, intending to major in Politics and minor in Spanish. She values spending time with her amazing family (fun fact: she is the oldest of seven!) and awesome friends. When she’s not in class, Isabel can often be spotted studying at her #1 favorite place on campus, CP&R. She also loves going outside with the gorgeous scenery of Scripps, especially reading in the beautiful Margaret Fowler Garden. Outside of the admission ambassador role, Isabel works as a RC at GJW and is involved with the Catholic Student Association at the McAllister Center.

Ask me about: Being in a living learning community (Wellness – Revelle House), the Catholic Student Association, working an on-campus job, being an RC, studying Politics & Spanish, or any of the resources here at Scripps!

Alyssa Hernandez ’27
she/her/hers

Major: Politics and Art
Minor: Biology

About me: Alyssa is a second-year from Socorro, NM, and is dual/double majoring in Art and Politics. Along with being an ambassador, Alyssa is part of Cafe con Leche, a LatinX group, and a 5C CLSA mentor for first-years! She’ll occasionally crochet with Babes N Blankets and sometimes rises early to attend a Garden Club brunch. You can find her at Lang, Scripps’ Ceramic Studio, Room 402 in Honnold Mudd (when available, it has a nice view), Shanahan’s rooftop, or at the Motley getting her second coffee of the day. When she’s not in class, Alyssa often travels outside of Claremont to parts of LA to visit pop-up markets or enjoy concerts with friends.

Ask me about: Being First-Gen, Babes N Blankets, joining off-campus clubs, the Art Department, 5C Art, Cafe con Leche, CLSA, working two jobs on and off-campus, and markets to visit during the weekends in LA!

Stella Holt Dupey ‘27
she/her/hers

Major: American Studies
Minor: Politics

About me: Stella is a second-year student from Portland, Oregon, and is planning on majoring in American Studies with a Politics minor. She enjoys running, relaxing at Tiernan, wandering around the village, and keeping up with local politics. She plays for Weasels (5c Club Basketball), so if she’s not off at a tournament on the weekends, you can find her doing work by the pool, listening to music on the lawn, doing pilates or yoga, or on a day trip to the beach. Her favorite spots on campus include Tiernan Field House, the Motley Coffeehouse, and the GJW outdoor patio. On a warm night, you can usually find her on late-night walks with friends around the other 5cs.

Ask me about: 5c club sports, writing application essays, dorm life, joining 5c clubs, off-campus volunteer opportunities, getting into LA without a car, voting/voter registration.

Audrey Lee ‘25
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Major: Biology
Minor: Data Science

About me: Audrey is a senior from Seattle, Washington who is majoring in biology with a data science minor, while pursuing the pre-med track. Outside of working in Admissions, Audrey is the Lead Pre-Health Peer Mentor for the Pre-Health Advising Department, where she mentors students and plans events for the community. She has also taken leadership positions with the Scripps Asian American Sponsor Program and worked as a Teaching Assistant and Peer Educator for the Natural Sciences Department. Audrey is also involved with microbiology research and is writing her senior thesis in biology. She loves to spend time with her friends and suitemates, taking walks around the 5Cs, and going to the Motley!

Ask me about: Pursuing a pre-health profession, studying STEM, doing research, the Asian American community, and the broader Scripps and 5C community!

Emma Liang ‘26
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Major: Sociology
Minor: Music, Biology

About me: Emma is a junior from Santa Clara, CA who is majoring in Sociology and minoring in Music and Biology. They have been involved with on-campus music opportunities including 4C choir, Scripps voice lessons, Irish Music Ensemble, American Gamelan Ensemble, and 5C acapella. Previously, they have been a sponsor for the Asian American Sponsor Program (AASP) and co-president of Mood Swing A Cappella. Currently, they volunteer for the Food Recovery Network and work as a barista at Pomona’s Café 47. When they’re not grinding work at late-night hours at the Honnold-Mudd Library or enjoying the sunshine on Jaqua, Emma unwinds by playing video games and visiting local cafes, never missing the opportunity to catch concerts in LA and enlist friends for adventuring out of town.

Ask me about: Music at Scripps and the greater 5Cs, coffee spots on- and off-campus, attending a PWI as a POC, public transit and exploring Inland Empire/LA, on-campus jobs, staying in Claremont over the summer, switching into an off-campus major, work-life balance, finding your niche!

Jannat Verma ’26

Majors: Politics and American Studies
Minor: Spanish

About me: Jannat is a Junior at Scripps College majoring in Politics and American Studies. Besides working in Admissions, they are also part of the Scripps Scrapps crew during the Fall and Spring.

Ask me about: Emotional Support Animals, being a POC @ a PWI, Model UN, Politics and American Studies, campus life, being an out of state student, concerts

Anqi Yang ’27

Major: Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
Minor: Media Studies

About me: Angie is a sophomore from Shanghai, China. She’s planning on majoring in PPE and minoring in studio art. Other than being a student ambassador, she’s involved in the Scripps Pre-Law Society, the Asian American Sponsor Program (AASP), and the Student Chapter of the Thomistic Institute at the Claremont Colleges. Her favorite things to do are late-night driving with her friends to get boba, wandering around the village, and exploring LA.

Ask me about: Scripps Art Department, cross-registration, fun things to do in the village, the experience of being an international student, and the Student Chapter of the Thomistic Institute