Honors College Ambassadors
Honors College Ambassadors are current Honors students from a variety of years and majors. They serve as community builders and resources for prospective and current students through admissions events, student programming, one-on-one conversations, and more.
You can learn more about our current ambassadors below.
We encourage you to reach out to any Ambassador with questions about Honors or UMaine, and we especially recommend contacting an Ambassador in your college or major, and/or one that has similar interests to you. You can also request to shadow an Ambassador! Simply send your preferred Ambassador an email requesting what day and time period you’d like to shadow, and they will respond with their availability and details about the visit.
Learn more about the Honors College Ambassadors Below!
Hi! My name is Keegan Baker (he/him). I am from Williamstown, Massachusetts. I am a first-year student majoring in Marine Science with a minor in Ecology and Environmental Science. In addition to being an Honors Ambassador, I am a member of Team Maine. In my free time, I love to crochet (and craft in general) and spend time with friends. If you have any questions about the Honors College at UMaine, feel free to email me at angelique.tubbsbaker@maine.edu.
Hello and welcome to Honors! My name is Presley (she/her), and I am a second-year student majoring in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science and a minor in Dance! I grew up in Massachusetts, and absolutely love the nature and trails up here in Maine. On campus, I am in the dance clubs doing tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop! I also enjoy playing soccer and tennis! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at presley.biller@maine.edu!
Hello! My name is Jesse Bouchard (he/him), and I’m from Old Town, Maine. I am a first-year History major with a minor in Military Science. On campus, outside of being an Honors Ambassador, I’m part of Army ROTC, the Black Bears Men’s Choir, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Sigma Phi Epsilon. Outside of school, I love traveling and spending my time in nature. If you have any questions about the Honors College or any part of UMaine, please email me at: jesse.bouchard@maine.edu.
Hi! My name is Harrison Brown (he/him), and I’m from Melrose, MA. Currently, I am a first-year student majoring in Zoology. Besides serving as an Ambassador for the Honors College, I am also a member of the Wildlife Society and an occasional participant in the Running Club. Most days when I’m not doing schoolwork, you can find me outside on a run, making art, or attempting to learn the harmonica. If you have any questions regarding the Honors College, feel free to email me!
harrison.brown1@maine.edu
I’m Maddie (she/her), a senior undergraduate student from Michigan studying Ecology and Environmental Science
as my major with a concentration in Marine Ecology. In summer 2024, I interned in animal care
at the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana, where I worked hands-on with a range of speciesfrom poison dart frogs to giraffes. For my 2025 summer, I completed an internship at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (FAU HBOI), where I contributed to research on using bioacoustics to study shell-crushing predators foraging behaviors. For my Honors thesis, I’m writing and illustrating a Field Guide to Intertidal Species of Maine, combining scientific research with art and science communication to highlight the region’s coastal biodiversity. I love reading, writing, making art (specifically with charcoal), and enjoying time spent with my friends. If you have any questions about the Honors college, please contact me through my email: madelynn.debest@maine.edu
Hello, I’m Carissa (she/her), a third-year double majoring in Ecology and Environmental Sciences and Economics. I am involved with research about PFAS with the School of Economics. I am also an EES ambassador and work for Team Maine where I give tours of campus and work other admissions events. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, rock climbing, or playing volleyball. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions at carissa.furtado@maine.edu.
I’m Kat (she/they) a 4th-year mechanical engineering major. I was a fellow in the Innovate for Maine program in 2023 and a project management intern at a steel fabrication plant this past summer. During the school year, I am involved on campus as the president for the Black Bear Beekeepers, a competition team member for the UMaine Woodsmen, and an undergraduate research assistant. When I am not doing that, I am probably working out at the rec center, cooking, or hanging out with my friends. Have questions about Honors? Email me! katherine.gross@maine.edu
Hi! My name is Madilyn Hagney (she/her), and I’m from Ellsworth, ME. I am a first-year English major with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Theatre. I also work in the scene shop, so if you go to a UMaine play, you’ll likely see either me or my handiwork onstage. In my spare time, I love to read, write, listen to music, and rewatch my favorite movies. If you have any questions about the Honors College or UMaine in general, don’t hesitate to email me at madilyn.hagney@maine.edu!
Welcome to the Honors College! My name is Myles (he/him), I am a third-year student, and I study finance and financial economics. Aside from my role as an ambassador, I am currently involved in the Student Portfolio Investment Fund (SPIFFY), and I play on Maine’s club soccer team! In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, spending time outdoors, and running on the trails with friends. For any questions about Honors, finance, or UMaine life, feel free to reach out at myles.harrison@maine.edu!
Hi! My name is Maddison Jackson (she/her), and I’m from Presque Isle, ME! I’m a second-year Animal and Veterinary Sciences student with a Pre-Vet concentration! Besides animals, some of my interests include writing, music, and theater. I’m happy to answer any questions about Honors or the college experience here; feel free to send me an email!
Maddison.jackson@maine.edu
Hello! My name is Kat Kelleter (she/her), and I’m from Bangor, ME! It’s my first year here at UMaine, and I’m double-majoring in History and English with a minor in Journalism. I’m a lifeguard and a representative at the Collins Center for the Arts. Outside of classes, I enjoy creative writing and fiber arts, and am trying to teach myself how to animate. If you have any questions about the Honors experience or living on campus, don’t hesitate to email me!
kaitlyn.kelleter@maine.eduMaddison.jackson@maine.edu
My name is Lilia (she/her), and I am a second-year student studying Parks, Recreation, and Tourism with a minor in Ecology and Environmental Science. I am an honors mentor, Knack Tutor, a member of the Horticulture Club, and I am frequently at Maine Bound. In my spare time, I love to make jewelry, hike, watch movies, and explore new places. If you have any questions about UMaine or the Honors College, feel free to reach out at lilia.lambert@maine.edu!
Welcome to the University of Maine Honors College! I’m Sophie Lauritano (They/Them), a third-year student double majoring in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGS) and Sociology. I grew up just down the road in Bangor, Maine. I am the treasurer of Triota, a WGS honor society and service organization. I love whitewater club, ASL club, and going on rock climbing trips that Maine Bound offers!
Hello and welcome to the Honors College!
I’m Lily (she/her), a second-year student at UMaine, studying Communication Sciences and Disorders, with a minor in Psychology.
In my free time, I enjoy playing club soccer, supporting UMaine athletics, and spending time outside. I am also a member of the UMaine Chapter of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association, secretary of the Sophomore Eagles, and a TRIO SSS Peer Coach!
Questions about Honors, or other UMaine resources? Feel free to reach out at lily.nadeau@maine.edu!
Hey, how’s it going! I’m Andrew Neubert (he/him), a first-year student straight out of Bangor, Maine, currently studying Physics. When I’m not in class or at the library, I like to wander around, read, and hang out with my friends. I’m also part of a 2D materials research group up at FIRST. If you have any questions about Physics or Honors, I would be happy to answer them. Go Black Bears!
andrew.neubert@maine.edu
Hi! My name is Arianna Perdomo (she/her), and I’m from Boston, MA. I am a second-year student double-majoring in Human Dimensions of Climate Change and International Affairs. I am a Team Maine tour guide, a news writer for the Maine Campus newspaper, an Honors College peer mentor, and I am doing undergraduate research on public health in the Anthropology department. I enjoy spending time with friends, photography, journaling, and traveling to new places. If you have any questions about balancing extracurriculars and academics, feel free to reach out! arianna.perdomo@maine.edu
My name is Brygid (she/her), and I am a fourth-year biology major and sustainable agriculture minor. When I’m not working in the haploid genomics lab as an undergraduate research assistant, I love watching hockey at the Alfond, running on the trails behind campus, wandering through the Orono Bog, or chilling in my hammock with friends.
Hello! I’m Luke (he/him), a fourth-year Ecology and Environmental Sciences major, with a minor in Environmental Ethics and a concentration in Marine Ecology, Conservation, and Policy. I am also a Peer Facilitator for Honors 101: Foundations of Inquiry. I love spending time in Maine’s beautiful outdoors, from time at UMaine’s Darling Marine Center or weekends at Acadia National Park to unwinding on campus with the Hammock Club. Have questions about Honors? Email me at Luke.Valleli@maine.edu.
Hi! I’m Alexa, a second-year student double majoring in Communication and International Affairs, with a concentration in International Security. Around campus, I serve as the Volunteer Chair for the women’s club soccer team, work at the Maine Bound Adventure Center, and I am a Peer Facilitator for HON 170. I am also a coach for the Honors Cup and the Chair of the planning committee for it! In my free time, I love to read, go for long hikes, and just spend time outdoors. If you have any questions about the Honors College or general UMaine life, feel free to reach me at alexa.yong@maine.edu!