Seniors Advising Sophomores in Honors (SASH)

Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina
Majors: Political Science, Sociology
Campus Involvement: Every Campus a Refuge, Alpha Phi Omega, Dixon Global Policy Scholars, Muslim Student Association, Secretary of Service and Donor Relations (CUSG), Honors Student Advisory Board

Sara is so excited to enter her senior year at Clemson and serve as a SASH mentor! Throughout her time at Clemson, she has explored the intersections of policy, human rights, and community storytelling through a variety of experiences on campus and beyond. A Political Science major with minors in Sociology, Sara is passionate about immigrant and refugee rights and hopes to pursue a career in immigration law and policy. She has interned with the Arab American Institute in Washington, D.C., where she worked on civic engagement campaigns, monitored federal hearings, and attended the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at the Department of Justice. She also interned for Senator Tim Kaine on Capitol Hill. She also recently landed a new role, serving as a university photographer with Clemson’s Office of Creative Services, photographing everything from sports and concerts to refugee resettlement events and everyday campus life.

Sara is the founder and president of Clemson’s chapter of Every Campus a Refuge (ECAR), a student-led refugee support initiative to help resettle families in the Upstate. Under her leadership, Clemson became the first official ECAR chapter in South Carolina. She has worked directly with resettled families, organized campus-wide events, created ECAR’s website and newsletter, and led a team of students in research and outreach. She also participated in the United Nations Summer Intensive Program in New York City and studied abroad in South Africa to explore apartheid’s legacy and global migration challenges. She has also studied abroad in France and Germany with the Dixon Global Policy Scholars Program and in Denmark and Greenland with the National Scholars Program, and she loves to talk about her adventures there!

On campus, she is also a Writing Fellow in the Honors College, where she supports students through one-on-one feedback and workshops; a proud member of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity and an active member of the Muslim Students Association. She also serves on the CBSHS Student Advisory Board as well as the Honors Student Advisory Board. Sara enjoys photography and music. She brings her camera almost everywhere and even co-hosts a show on Clemson's student radio with one of her best friend!

Sara is so grateful for the Honors College community and all the opportunities it has opened for her, and she can’t wait to support her mentees as they also continue make Clemson home! Sophomore year is the perfect time to continue expanding!

Hometown: Pembroke, Massachusetts
Major: Health Sciences (Health Promotion and Behavior)
Minor: Psychology
Campus Involvement: PHS Student Advisory Committee, Eta Sigma Gamma Honors Society, Sigma Kappa Sorority (Fall 2022-Spring 2024), Clemson Pre-OST Club

Sarah is excited to be back on campus this fall after an amazing semester abroad! Sarah studied in Florence, Italy, and traveled to 12 countries and over 25 cities! She took a food and wine cooking class, a food culture class, child psychology, and adolescent psychology! Sarah recommends everyone study abroad, and even though it is harder to do as a science major, it is definitely possible!

Sarah is a Health Science major and a part of the Health Promotion and Behavior concentration, minoring in Psychology. She is going into her senior year and will be applying to graduate programs for Occupational Therapy this cycle. Her dream job would be working in a children's hospital as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist specializing in feeding!

Sarah cannot wait to be a SASH mentor this year and continue her engagement within the Honors College! Some of her favorite ways to get involved on campus include being on the Public Health Sciences Student Advisory Committee, being a member of Eta Sigma Gamma (a National Health Education Honor Society), and providing insight about Occupational Therapy to underclassmen through the Clemson Pre-OST Club!

Some of her favorite things to do during the school year include attending sporting events, going for walks on the dikes, playing pickleball, going out to eat, and making dinner at home with friends and having a movie night!

Sarah cannot wait to meet all of this year’s mentees and hopes to have an amazing senior year!

Hometown: Exeter, New Hampshire
Major: Management (Concentration: Business Analytics)
Minor: Communication Studies
Campus Involvement: Greek Life (Chi Omega), Business Fraternity (DSP), Creative Inquiry (CU Insights - Marketing Research) as well as past experiences with a UPIC internship and Honors College Peer Mentor

Lily is beyond excited to return to Clemson for her senior year after spending last spring semester in Florence, Italy studying abroad! While abroad she met so many amazing people from Clemson and beyond that she will stay in contact with for years to come. Her favorite classes were Food and Wine Pairing (where she learned how to cook a wide variety of dishes) and the Pursuit of Happiness (where she discovered what it truly means to be happy in today's world)! Over the course of the semester she visited 13 countries and over 21 cities, with Lisbon, Portugal being her favorite. Lily's best day abroad was actually in Portugal when she took a private surfing lesson in the morning and went on a sunset sail boat tour in the evening with her roommates. Following graduation, Lily hopes to return to Europe with her family and explore some of the places she missed while abroad.

Originally, Lily is from Exeter, NH and chose to go to Clemson for college because she wanted to experience a new culture and absolutely loved the school spirit. Lily's major at Clemson is Management with an emphasis in Business Analytics and recently added a minor in Communication Studies. Her favorite course so far has been statistics because she really enjoys math and problem-solving. Additionally, she has loved the more creative classes such as Principles of Marketing and Communications. Overall, Lily takes a great deal of pride in her school work and is passionate, hardworking and dedicated to her studies no matter the subject.

Outside of the classroom, Lily is involved in several extracurricular activities. Starting as a freshman she joined greek life and is an active member in her sorority Chi Omega. She loves how Chi Omega has allowed her to make life long friends as well as give back to her community and volunteer with Make A Wish. As a sophomore, Lily joined the business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi and has been very involved ever since. In the spring of sophomore year, she was on the executive board and served as the VP of Alumni Relations, which taught her a lot of valuable leadership skills. During sophomore year, Lily also had a UPIC internship with the Experiential Learning Department and was a Honors Peer Mentor with the Honors College. Finally, as a junior, she was part of CU Insights which is a Creative Inquiry offered within the business school for students interested in marketing research. Beyond Clemson's campus, Lily's hobbies include hiking, skiing, going to the beach, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family. She also loves music and has gone to over 50 concerts with Coldplay and Noah Kahan being her favorites!

Finally, Lily has had two internships during the summers between school. Last summer, she interned at Allen & Gerritsen doing advertising analytics, and this summer, she is working as a sales intern at Dell Technologies in Boston, MA. Both experiences have shown Lily that she enjoys working on teams, problem-solving, and contributing to greater collaborative efforts within a company. She cannot wait to meet you all and help as many people as possible within the SASH Mentorship Program!!

Hometown: Ridgeside, Tennessee
Majors: History, Economics
Minors: English, Legal Studies
Campus Involvement: Clemson Writing Lab, The Pendulum, CCARE

Owen is quite surprised that it is his senior year already, but is excited for all the experiences that his final year has to offer. He will be applying to law school in the fall, with the hopes of eventually working as an attorney at a federal administrative agency. To this end, he has spent the past summer working as a legal writing intern for a Title IX compliance firm.

Since the start of his freshman year, Owen has been a research assistant for Dr. LeMahieu in the English Department, helping with all sorts of writing tasks. Owen also host and produce the Honors College's CCARE podcast on mental health and student success. He writes and edits for Clemson's international affairs magazine, The Pendulum, and served as the editor-in-chief last year. He is also currently the undergraduate lead for Clemson's Writing Lab, helping other undergraduate consultants give feedback and writing support for students in all disciplines. He was a Duckenfield Scholar in the summer after his sophomore year, studying medieval history at Oxford University and writing his capstone project on the Magna Carta and legal historicization. He also recently finished his honors thesis in the History Department, writing about bureaucratic reform in the Spanish New World.

In his free time, Owen enjoys backpacking, swimming, archery, playing guitar, making espresso, and cooking (especially Thai food). He is excited to be a SASH mentor this year, and looks forward to meeting his mentees.

Hometown: Moncks Corner, South Carolina 
Major: Biological Sciences
Minors: American Sign Language Studies, Engineering
Campus Involvement: Clemson Undergraduate Student Government, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Rotaract Club, Paw Pantry, Residential Community Mentor, ASL Club, Undergraduate Research

Andrea is excited to begin her senior year and serve as a mentor with SASH this year! The past three years at Clemson have been some of her most memorable and meaningful experiences. Andrea chose to major in Biological Sciences because she enjoyed the flexible curriculum while still completing prerequisite courses for medical school. Andrea plans to apply to medical school after graduating from Clemson and work as a pediatrician. She has shadowed physicians in the Clemson area and volunteered at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital to prepare for this process. Recently, Andrea was part of the first graduating class of Clemson’s CUFD EMT program in April 2025. After completing this program, Andrea spent the summer working as an EMT in Atlanta.

Andrea has been involved in Clemson since her first year. She is part of the Clemson Rotaract Club, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society, the Paw Pantry, the ASL Club, and the Undergraduate Student Government (CUSG). In CUSG, Andrea has served on both Senate and Campus Advancement. She has also worked as a Residential Community Mentor in the Honors Residential College and Douthit West. Beyond participating in organizations, Andrea enjoys walking around campus and trying new coffee shops.

While at Clemson, Andrea has tried to make the most of her Honors experience. She has been involved with Dixon Fellows, Peer Mentoring (as a mentor and mentee), and SASH (as a previous mentee). Most recently, Andrea completed her Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences. She completed her thesis with the Liu Lab, which she has been a member of since August 2023. She also completed a summer research program with this lab through the Clemson Summer CI and UR research program during the Summer of 2024. Andrea is looking forward to meeting her SASH mentees in the fall!

Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, Landon loves to stay involved on campus! He currently serves as Vice President of Theta Tau, Clemson’s co-ed professional engineering fraternity. Additionally, he is a campus tour guide with the Clemson University Guide Association, participates in Clemson FCA, volunteers with his church’s children’s ministry, and stays active within the Honors College. In his free time, Landon loves to work out, listen to music, go to the lake, and play pickleball. Landon is so thankful for everything the Honors College has done for him and is ecstatic to support the next generation of Honors students!

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Campus Involvement: Pamela Maddex Hendrix Dream Jar Planning Scholar, ASA Member, Rocket Engineering Member, EUREKA! Undergraduate Research Program, Undergraduate Researcher and Research Assistant, Social Media and Advocacy Chair for EcoReps Executive Team, Clemson RHA for the Honors College, Clemson DHOLNA Videography and Photography Chair, Youth Scholars Program Mentee, Indian Cultural Association Member, Mechanical Engineering Student Shop 

Hi! I’m so excited to be starting my senior year at Clemson and serving as a SASH mentor! The Honors College has been such a core part of my journey--giving me space to grow, explore my passions, and meet some of the most inspiring people. I can’t wait to pay that forward and become the person I once looked up to.

I’ve always been passionate about NASA, sustainability, and astrobiology, and I’m constantly searching for ways to connect those big-picture interests with real-world impact. This summer, I am working as a NASA South Carolina Space Grant Consortium research fellow conducting research on AI-assisted image processing of lunar rover tracks to extract features like track width, depth, and slope from images — helping us better understand how rovers interact with planetary surfaces and paving the way for smarter, more autonomous space exploration. I will further be continuing this research through Departmental Honors with the Mechanical and Civil Engineering departments (from CI Research, to NASA SCSGC Research, to Departmental Honors). I have also been a part of the Clemson Nano-Bio lab and the Computational Geomechanics lab, where I have been able to conduct battery research with nanomaterial-thermoplastic polymer composites and TE generation, and even study the behavior of lunar and icy regolith to support in-situ resource utilization– my goal is to help build the future of space travel. I’m especially interested in how mechanical engineering and sustainability come together to make missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond possible.

This past summer, I interned with Michelin North America, a global leader in sustainable engineering. I worked on digitizing plant systems and got to connect with amazing people on the shop floor. The highlight? Seeing Michelin’s airless tires made for NASA’s Artemis mission — a real example of sustainability and innovation literally designed for the Moon. On campus, I’ve continued that passion for sustainability through involvement with EcoReps, where I helped promote eco-conscious living and environmental responsibility across the Clemson community.

My mentoring and tutoring experiences come from my experience on the International Youth Advisory Board, where I helped lead national campaigns and partnered with organizations like Oliver Gospel and Transitions Homeless Center to promote youth volunteerism, allowing me to connect with students and people from all backgrounds. I am also a Youth Scholars Program (YSP) mentor, where I work with 5th- and 6th-grade students from Title I schools to spark their interest in STEM through hands-on activities, creative lesson plans, and campus visits that build confidence and curiosity.

In my free time, you’ll catch me exploring hiking trails, discovering new study spots, hanging with friends, or singing literally everywhere. I’ve studied Carnatic vocal music for over 10 years, and as the videographer and photographer for the CLEMSON DHOLNA dance team, I am able to help choreograph and perform South Asian fusion routines, sharing my culture through dance and music.

As a mechanical engineer, I believe solving global problems requires both technical expertise and cross-cultural collaboration. I’m eager to learn from other countries that could benefit from such technologies, not just to support local economies, but to create more equitable, sustainable global systems. One of my biggest goals is to study abroad, and I plan to pursue a master’s in Environment and Natural Resources in Iceland after I graduate.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned through it all, it’s that you don’t have to pick between your passions — you can be curious, creative, ambitious, and still be you. I’m so pumped to support my mentees this year and cheer them on through every high, low, and late-night study sesh. Let’s make this year one to remember!!!

Hometown: Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Major: Accounting
Minor: Spanish
Campus Involvement: Delta Sigma Pi and Alpha Chi Omega

I'm really looking forward to being a SASH mentor. Throughout my time at Clemson, I have had many mentors and have taken away valuable lessons from each of them. This is a program I’ve been excited to get involved with since my junior year, when I first heard about it.

I’m majoring in accounting with a minor in Spanish. I chose to minor in Spanish because I grew up around the language and wanted to improve my speaking skills while also learning more about different cultures. I decided to major in accounting during the second semester of my freshman year after taking my first accounting course. I absolutely loved the class and really appreciated how supportive and engaging my professor was. He was always available and really helped me figure out what I wanted to study at Clemson. He also encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone, which helped me grow both as a student and an individual.

In the summer of 2026, I’ll be interning with KPMG in Short Hills, NJ. After my internship, I’ll be starting the Master of Accountancy program at Clemson while preparing for the CPA exams. I came to this decision with the guidance of several accounting professors I look up to here at Clemson.

During my time at Clemson, I’ve been involved in Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity on campus, and Alpha Chi Omega. I was also a PAL Leader for ACCT 2010 during my sophomore year and, starting in the spring of my junior year, began working at the front desk of the accounting department. In my free time, I enjoy working out, reading, cooking, and spending time with my friends. I’m really excited to meet all of you this fall and to support you throughout this mentorship program!

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Majors: Biochemistry, Psychology
Campus Involvement: National Scholars Program, biochemistry research lab (CI), Clinical Undergraduate Research in Surgery (CURES), Council of Diversity Affairs, Every Campus a Refuge volunteer, Phi Delta Epsilon, peer tutor with ASC

As a senior, I can’t believe my time at Clemson is almost over. I don’t want it to end, and to make the most of my senior year, I’m excited to mentor students in hopes that they will grow to love Clemson and the Honors College as much as I have over the last three years. I wouldn’t have gotten the experiences I did without mentors guiding me along the way, and am delighted to be able to pass on the guidance.

As a biochemistry and psychology double major, I am planning on applying to medical school and pursuing a career in neurology or a similar discipline. I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of anatomy and cognition and hope to spend a lifetime exploring this. On campus, I’ve been involved in a creative inquiry in Dr. Sehorn’s biochemistry lab focusing on homologous recombination for the last three years, and am hoping to complete departmental honors through this lab. I’m also a TA for the CURES (Clinical Undergraduate Research in Surgery) program, which has allowed me to shadow and conduct clinical research. I’m also a peer tutor with the ASC, helping physics and organic chemistry students succeed in the classes, knowing how hard it can be to get through them. Last summer, I participated in MUSC’s summer research program, working in a yeast genetics lab, and helping with a manuscript that has since been published. This summer, I am a clinical research intern at Mayo Clinic, gaining invaluable knowledge from physicians and conducting patient research.

Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I love staying engaged in the Clemson and Honors communities! I’ve loved traveling with the National Scholars Program to Germany, Greenland, Denmark, and South Africa. These study abroads have been such a core part of my Honors college experience. As assistant director of the Council of Diversity Affairs with CUSG, I work to promote inclusion and amplify underrepresented groups on campus. I’m also a volunteer with Every Campus a Refuge, and love teaching and hanging out with the families, helping to create a community for them. I’m a member of Phi Delta Epsilon, which has been a constant throughout my premedical journey. When I need to recharge, I love being outside at the lake or attending a campus rec class (especially barre and cycling!). I also love hiking, either around Clemson or at national parks throughout the country with my family. Game days, Dr. Fine’s trivia nights, and the Mexican with my friends are among my favorite stress relievers.

As a mentor, I hope to share my enthusiasm for this beautiful campus with my mentees, being a source of comfort, a personal guide, and a friendly face. I’m excited to help them navigate the struggle that is sophomore year and to make sure their time at Clemson is as unforgettable as mine.

Hometown: Fort Mill, South Carolina
Major: Genetics
Campus Involvement: Phi Delta Epsilon

Riley is very excited to return for his senior year and to be a SASH mentor! Riley has been interested in STEM since the sixth grade and has chosen to pursue Genetics and Biochemistry to prepare himself for medical school. Riley decided to come to Clemson due to the strong academic opportunities and meaningful connections through programs such as the Honors College. Currently applying to medical school, Riley aims to specialize in emergency medicine or oncology!

Riley has gained medical experience working as an EMT for Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital and as a Caregiver, visiting people's homes in the Clemson area. While currently serving as president of Phi Delta Epsilon, Clemson's only medical fraternity, he is learning the responsibilities of a leader and making meaningful connections with both members of the fraternity and members of the community. Riley also volunteered in Costa Rica, evaluating patients in the two cities of Turrialba and Dota. He highly encourages an opportunity as touching as this one!

Outside of academics, Riley enjoys working out, a walk on the dykes, and getting out on the golf course. Riley volunteers as one of the Clemson County 12U boys' baseball team coaches during the fall, where he gets to engage with members of the Clemson community and has the privilege to coach a sport he loves! On the weekends, you will find Riley making his rounds at tailgates and cheering on the Tigers!

Riley looks forward to meeting you all this fall and helping you find meaningful experiences to make the most of your short time here at Clemson.

Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
Major: Marketing
Minor: Criminal Justice
Campus Involvement: Dixon Fellowship, Zeta Tau Alpha, Clemson Athletics Intern, Study Abroad

Avery is so excited (and a little in disbelief) that she’s entering her final year at Clemson, but she couldn’t be more honored to be serving as a SASH mentor! She’s deeply grateful for the opportunities Clemson and the Honors College have given her, and she’s passionate about helping her mentees find their place, pursue what excites them, and feel more confident navigating this exciting chapter of college.

Avery is a Marketing major with a minor in Criminal Justice, originally from Boulder, Colorado. Her time at Clemson has been shaped by a wide range of experiences. From studying abroad in Florence, Italy, where she fell in love with travel and cultural exploration, to working as a Corporate Partnerships Intern with Clemson Athletics, where she discovered her love for the sports industry. She has a special interest in the business of sports, particularly brand partnerships, fan engagement, and the behind-the-scenes work that brings it all to life. Her ultimate goal is to work in corporate partnerships for an NFL team, and she’s committed to growing her network and leadership skills along the way.

Back on campus, Avery has loved combining her academic and professional interests with meaningful involvement. She’s been a member of the Honors College since her sophomore year and has loved in the close-knit, supportive community it provides. She’s also passionate about helping others gain clarity and confidence around their own goals. As a SASH mentor, she’s excited to host networking events, resume workshops, and informal chats that make the professional world feel more accessible. She understands what it feels like to not know what you want to do, and she’s eager to be the kind of support she once needed.

When she’s not in class or at Memorial Stadium, Avery loves listening to podcasts, spending time outdoors, and romanticizing her daily life—whether that’s by catching a sunset, trying a new recipe, or finding a cozy study spot on campus. She can’t wait to meet her mentees this fall and help make their sophomore year one to remember!