Hillary Bejar
Hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Major: English and Professional Writing
Graduation year: 2026
Three words to describe me: Funny, introspective, welcoming
Favorite part of UB: The Scribe at the Wahlstrom Library
Student Ambassadors
Want an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to be a Purple Knight? Get to know all of our student ambassadors.
Section overview
Nyla Blackmon
Hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation year: 2026
Three words to describe me: Charismatic, generous, and observant
Favorite part of UB: The people
Shakira Duncan
Hometown: Mesa, Arizona
Major: Psychology
Graduation year: 2028
Three words to describe me: Grounded, curious and thoughtful
Favorite part of UB: I love how peaceful the campus is because it creates the perfect environment to focus and feel at ease.
Jomilah Espinal
Hometown: Washington Heights, New York
Major: Dental Hygiene (Pre-Dental)
Graduation year: 2029
Three words to describe me: Caring, independent, enthusiastic
Favorite part of UB: My favorite part of UB is the tight knit community and how the teachers truly care about their students.
Lacie Grenier
Hometown: Cumberland, RI
Major: Health Science: Community Health Education
Graduation year: 2028
Three words to describe me: Friendly, determined, silly
Favorite part of UB: Seaside Park
Kenyce Johnson
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation year: 2026
Three words to describe me: Optimistic, goal-oriented, patient
Favorite part of UB: View of Seaside
Tahira Magnus
Hometown: Queens, New York
Major: Nursing
Graduation year: 2028
Three words to describe me: Funny, organized, responsible
Favorite part of UB: The diversity
McKenzie Morgan
Hometown: Smithtown, New York
Major: Criminal Justice
Graduation year: 2027
Three words to describe me: Supportive, creative, friendly
Favorite part of UB: Seaside Park
Immaculate Alexa Niyonsaba
Hometown: Kampala
Major: MS Analytics and Systems
Graduation year: 2027
Three words to describe me: Funny, intelligent, and shy
Favorite part of UB: Seaside Park
Viktoriia Sheremet
Hometown: Kyiv, Ukraine
Major: Analytics and Systems, MBA
Graduation year: 2028
Three words to describe me: Independent, supportive, cheerful
Favorite part of UB: My work, community and opportunities
Kai Whigham
Hometown: Edison, NJ
Major: Dental Hygiene
Graduation year: 2027
Three words to describe me: Friendly, thoughtful, optimistic
Favorite part of UB: 4th floor of the library, the quiet floor!