About
The University Honors Program Student Advisory Committee (UHP SAC) serves as a bridge between the Honors students and program leadership, advocating for student needs, perspectives, and priorities. The UHP SAC works to ensure that the voices of students are heard and considered in decision-making processes. Committee members collaborate with stakeholders including program staff, faculty, and students. Transparency on policies, initiatives, services, and other action items is paramount to the success of the students within the University Honors Program.
2025-2026 Members
Emily Acosta
Chair
- Political Science & History, Global Arts minor
- 2nd Year UCM Student, 2nd Year in UHP
- Fun Fact: She loves hiking. She has hiked the Grand Canyon and the tallest volcano in El Salvador!
I believe people should join the University Honors Program because you get the opportunity to make and leave a legacy in the University through the program.
Hailey Thao
Vice Chair
- Computer Science and Engineering
- 2nd Year UCM Student, 2nd Year in UHP
- Fun Fact: She enjoys storytelling through digital art and creative writing, and often finds inspiration in reading all kind of material!
To join the Honors Program means to surround yourself with a community that both supports and challenges you to surpass your boundaries. You are not just striving on your own - you are learning alongside people who genuinely want to do meaningful ambitious things too!
Aishah Apalara
Secretary
- Management and Business Economics & Public Health
- 2nd Year UCM Student, 2nd Year in UHP
- Fun Fact: She loves traveling and trying new cuisine! She hopes to visit the Mediterranean Basin and Asia someday and taste all the amazing dishes they have to offer!
I believe people should join the University Honors Program because it challenges you to grow both academically and personally, all while being part of a supportive community where you make meaningful and lasting friendships.
Adya Misra
Publicist
- Data Science and Computing, Biology emphasis
- 2nd Year UCM Student, 2nd Year in UHP
- Fun Fact: He loves Taylor Swift and likes to bake in her free time!
I think students should join the University Honors Program because of the strong sense of community they will find here!
Jimin Lim
Treasurer
- Computer Science and Engineering
- 2nd Year UCM Student, 1st Year in UHP
2024-2025 Members (Founding Committee)
- Emily Acosta (Political Science)
- Aishah Apalara (Management and Business Economics)
- Adya Misra (Data Science and Computing)
- Alejandro Ochoa (Mechanical Engineering)
- Hailey Thao (Computer Science and Engineering)
Bylaws
Coming soon!
