Made up of 12 CHC students – two from each cohort — the Student Advisory Council helps CHC administrators, faculty and staff understand the priorities of our students and ways to help them flourish. Council members provide leadership, ideas and understanding of the student experience as they navigate the social and academic worlds at UO.
As liaisons to the dean, they offer suggestions for how best to plan for the future of the Honors College, and they make sure that all student voices are heard as we continually shape how we create a healthy and dynamic community.
The council hosts monthly hangouts in the Chapman Hall 3rd floor lounge where coffee and donuts are served.
2026-2027 dates TBD
Council Members
Ethan Amato
Year at UO: Senior
Major: Multidisciplinary science
Minor: Chemistry
Song on repeat: “Love on the Brain” by Rihanna (My friend group's unofficial anthem, performed with way more confidence than talent.)
What's in the fridge: If it says gluten free on it, it’s mine. No further questions.
Career plan: To become a hospital pharmacist, working directly with patients during some of their toughest moments
Something you hope to accomplish on the council: Build a real community among STEM students in the CHC and extending that same connection to every major because everyone’s story deserves to be heard
Nadia Awwad
Year at UO: Senior
Major: Human physiology
Minor: Chemistry
Song on repeat: “Do That Again” by Malcolm Todd yb bb by Malcolm Todd by Malcolm Todd
What's in the fridge: Ingredients to make Mapo tofu.
Career plan: To become a doctor and specialize in internal medicine
Something you hope to accomplish on the council: To bridge the gap between the administration and the students, and incorporate more hands-on experiences in the classroom
Samuel Claassen
Year at UO: Sophomore
Major: Economics and planning, public policy and management
Minor: Spanish
Song on repeat: “Losing You” by Solange
What's in the fridge: Trader Joe's Chicken Tikka Masala
Career plan: Urban and regional planning
Something you hope to accomplish on the council: Improve CHC student connection beyond the residential community
Soren Chopra
Year at UO: Senior
Major: BFA, jewelry and metalsmithing
Minor: Art History
Song on repeat: “Witch of the Westmoreland” by Stan Rogers
What's in the fridge: Ham, oranges, ginger beer
Career plan: I plan on working as bench jeweler to increase my skills and develop my line, before opening my own jewelry business.
Something you hope to accomplish on the council: Expand cohort interaction to enrich the CHC community with activities and events that will connect students from across years and majors
Ella Olsen
Year at UO: Sophomore
Major: Global studies and geography
Song on repeat: “Mountain Sound” by Of Monsters and Men
What's in the fridge: Any type of cheese
Career plan: Hoping to go into either national security/diplomacy, geographic information systems, or cartography
Something you hope to accomplish on the council: Make sure that everyone in the CHC has avenues to thrive socially and academically. Also, increasing connectivity between students and staff in the CHC, and establishing cross-cohort student connections.
Bryanna Prado
Year at UO: Senior
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Dance
Song on repeat: “Baila Mi Corazon” by Belanova
What's in the fridge: Lots of fruits and Greek yogurt
Career plan: Neurology
Something you hope to accomplish on the council: To advocate for the underrepresented students in the CHC and create events that bring all the cohorts together
Avery Suriano
Year at UO: Junior
Major: Human physiology, neuroscience
Minor: Chemistry, Biology
Song on repeat: “Secret Garden” by Bruce Springsteen
What's in the fridge: Diet Coke and tofu
Career plan: I plan on going to medical school in Oregon to become an obstetrician/gynecologist. I would love to specialize in complex family planning and fertility, allowing me to advocate for reproductive healthcare rights.
Something you hope to accomplish on the council: To improve the coffee chats to become a better place for CHC connection and community
Ava Szymanski
Year at UO: Senior
Major: Architecture
Minor: Interior architecture
Song on repeat: “Eternal Summer” by The Strokes
What's in the fridge: Tomatoes, parmesan and plenty of leftovers
Career plan: Work at a commercial architectural design firm.
Something you hope to accomplish on the council: To create a sense of community for students in the Honors College across all grades and majors, making spaces for new friends and new connections