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 second-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 third-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 second-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 second-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

Photo of Carissa Furtado in an urban setting

Hello, I’m Carissa (she/her), a fourth-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.

Hi! My name is Maddison Jackson (she/her), and I’m from Presque Isle, ME! I’m a third-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 second 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.edu

My name is Lilia (she/her), and I am a third-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 fourth-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 third-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!

Hi! My name is Arianna Perdomo (she/her), and I’m from Boston, MA. I am a third-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

Hi! I’m Alexa, a third-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!

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