COI Ambassadors

Mitali Abdrol

Major: Computer Information Technology
Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Kamal Haryana, India

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love that COI is diverse and welcoming. There are so many resources in this college which help the students grows to the fullest in their horizons." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I can speak 3 languages!" 

Career Goals: "I would like to work in the field of IT. I also enjoy computer programming so I would like to integrate that as well in my career"

Abdikadar Ali

Major: Computer Information Technology
Minor: Computer Science, Information Security
Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya

What I love about the College of Informatics: "COI goes beyond professors' caring. At the College of Informatics, everyone cares. As a student here I have countless mentors to be quite honest. Our faculty and staff do everything they can to see us succeed and provide us with exactly what we need to do our best, inside the classroom and outside of it. Every student that comes here has a dream. I know I did. And at the COI, every student is given their best chance. The opportunity to be the best you that you can be." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "Soccer is the only sports I play and traveling to new places is my favorite thing."

Career Goals: "Upon my graduation from NKU, I hope to work for an IT company as a Security Analyst and pursue a Master's Degree in Cloud Computing."

Hassan Alsaffar

Major: Computer Information Technology
Hometown: Saudi Arabia

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The atmosphere and socializing with other students are the best about the COI for me. As an international student, I felt welcomed. Talking with students and noticing their experiences and sharing ideas throughout the semester, encourages me towards my studies and to achieve goals." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I am from Saudi Arabia, my first language is Arabic. Sports and cars are the most interesting topics for me and love to read or watch about them."

Career Goals: "One of my career goals is to be part of the Saudi Arabia 2030 vision that focuses on technology which was one of the reasons that made me decide on my major. Starting a company and running a business that is related to my major is a dream goal for me too."

Jaslynn Banks

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: Business
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

What I love about the College of Informatics: "What I love about the College Of Informatics is it's creativity, and inclusiveness. "

Fun Fact About Myself: "A fun fact about me is that I have a twin sister, and I can make my top lip touch my nose. "

Career Goals: "My career goals include landing a secure job where I can travel and produce visual content. "

Saija Bedford

Major: Computer Information Technology
Minor: Cybersecurity & Computer Forensics
Hometown: Covington, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "is the community." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I enjoy shopping at the Dollar Tree in my free time!"

Career Goals: "Find and get a great job and continue to grow in that career/position." 

Addison Bradley

Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Journalism, Criminal Justice
Hometown: Florence, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The classes are quite personalized so you can pick the classes that interest you the most! Each major is so unique and I think that’s where you can really find what subjects you are most passionate about and apply that to your future professional career." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I’m an active runner and run half-marathons and marathons for fun!"

Career Goals: "I would like to pursue a career in law enforcement, specifically through being a police officer or dispatch. I’d also like to be involved in political journalism and write articles as a freelance journalist later in my life."

Amari Brandy

Major: Journalism
Minor: Communication Studies
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

What I love about the College of Informatics: "What I love about the College of Informatics is its creativity, and inclusiveness." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I love to travel and I love fashion!"

Career Goals: "One of my career goals is to become an expert in my field and become a well known author!"

Jacob Bumgartner

Major: Computer Science & Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: 
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I like how great the community is here. It is an inviting environment to connect with the students, professors and faculty."

Fun Fact About Myself: "My favorite way to relax is driving on the highway on a warm day with my windows down and music playing."

Career Goals: "I am looking forward to graduating and using the skills I have learned from NKU to peruse a career that challenges me to keep learning and improving."

Sophia Cates

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: Sports Business and Event Management
Hometown: Hebron, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "Faculty and staff in the College of Informatics exceed expectations in helping me accomplish personal, academic and professional goals." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I played basketball for ten years."

Career Goals: "After college, my goal is to work for a professional athletic department creating digital content for their social media."

Krish Darji

Major: Computer Information Technology
Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Ahamedabad, Gujrat, India

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The thing I love the most COI is the friendliness of the professors." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I love going on drives at night!"

Career Goals: "I want to become an network administrator."

Allison Detmer

Major: Computer Science and Integrative Studies
Minor: Mathematics, Psychology, Theatre
Hometown: Patriot, Indiana

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love that COI provides various opportunities and it's easy to make connections with the professors."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I've been horseback riding since I was 4 years old and have 5 horses at home"

Career Goals: "A computer science career, still undecided with what discipline"

Natalie Eller

Major: Health Communication
Minor: Psychology
Hometown: Versailles, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love the wide range of studies within the college of informatics while still being able to share a beautiful common space like Griffin Hall." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I am a big coffee lover so you can always find me studying in the Starbucks on campus!" 

Career Goals: "After college I hope to work for a health agency as a health communication specialist and eventually pursue my Masters in Public Health."

Reese Fields

Major: Health Informatics
Minor: Business Analytics
Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The community!" 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I love working with animals (especially fish)"

Career Goals: "Working for the EPIC system upkeep for Baptist Health Hospital." 

Jenna Fryer

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: 
Hometown: Cold Springs, KY

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love meeting new people in my college and representing COI!"

Fun Fact About Myself: "I'm in a band!"

Career Goals: "While I have many, my main one is to see my name in the credits of a film."

Sabrina Galvez

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Computer Forensics
Hometown: Miami, Florida

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love how kind and high-spirited everyone is. Everyone is so passionate about their majors, and the professors and advisors genuinely care about their students." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I almost beat a world record in hula-hooping when I was younger!"

Career Goals: "I want to work in a career that allows me to develop software and/or use forensics to help investigators." 

Makayla Harris

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: Undecided
Hometown: Vevay, Indiana

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love the sense of welcoming the College of Informatics brings to NKU. The College has a personalized and caring position, you always know you are welcome and taken care of here." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I graduated high school a year early!"

Career Goals: "My career goals include creating a name for myself in the film industry, as well as eventually creating my own production studio. I also hope to develop awareness for youth who struggle with mental health issues with my creative works."

Thuong Ho

Major: Business Information Systems
Minor: Business
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The new equipment, the building, and the view obviously! Besides, I get to be friends and learn from many talented people in this community. It is the strong sense of support when being away from home." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "If I had to eat one type of food for the rest of my life, it would be noodle soup!"

Career Goals: "I want to be a Business Analyst for any consulting firm when I graduate and later pursue a PhD in Computer Information Systems."

Zayne Isom

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: Honors
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love how involved everyone is in the COI and how small the class sizes are. You can really get to know each of your professors on a personal level, which I think enhances your college experience."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I am a concert fanatic. I go to at least 1 concert a month and have been to over 15 of them in 2021."

Career Goals: "It is my goal to tour with a band as their creative director/ photographer and work as a producer on documentaries."

Rojan KC

Major: Computer Information Systems 
Minor: Information Systems
Hometown: Highland Heights, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "Everyone is very friendly and it feels like home because they are ready to help us with our doubts and confusions. Another thing I like about COI is that the professors are also very nice and provide extra care for students too." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I love adventure sports like skydiving, bunjee jumping, etc."

Career Goals: "One of my career goals is to work as a web and graphic designer and I want to work as both front end as well as back end web developer." 

Damon Kennedy

Major: Computer Information Technology 
Minor: Business Analytics
Hometown: Vanceburg, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love the COI because the eagerness and support that given by the faculty and staff." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "The county I'm from only has two traffic lights."

Career Goals: "Obtain a job as network administrator at a business in the Greater Northern Kentucky area."

Alex Kuderer

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Honors
Hometown: Cleves, Ohio

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The people in it and the positive attitudes they always have" 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I only have a birthday every four years (leap year)."

Career Goals: "A job that i wake up for excited about every day in my field"

Jensen Linder

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: Marketing
Hometown: Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love that COI is ever changing and always growing."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I was once on ESPN's Top Ten plays."

Career Goals: "My career goals are to out earn my father, one day produce and direct my own feature length film, and be able to build a brand of my own."

Alexandra Lisa

Major: Cybersecurity
Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The set up is well designed to create a well-rounded student as opposed to a hyper-specialized student, which is why the employers I have talked to about the future say their applicants from NKU are better prepared than other notable competitors." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I played Captain Hook in a production of Peter Pan!"

Career Goals: "Cybersecurity, something in law enforcement."

Chase Maschinot

Major: Data Science
Minor: Honors, Natural World Cohort, Computer Science, Information Systems
Hometown: Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "Being able to meet and become friends with people that have similar interests as me."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I have a small collection of Cincinnati Reds hats!"

Career Goals: "I want to get an internship while I am still in college which will allow me to get a job right after graduating."

Haley Millay

Majors: Journalism, Public Relations
Minor: 
Hometown: Hebron, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "Getting to share my love for NKU and informatics with prospective students." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I'm related to a famous poet, Edna St.Vincent Millay."

Career Goals: "I'd love to do media management or content creation for a company like Buzzfeed!"

Mackensie Milner

Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Electronic Media & Broadcasting & Marketing
Hometown: Union, KY

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love how the COI is so inclusive! The College of Informatics is made up of students from all social groups and breaks down stereotypes! Anyone and everyone within the COI has the ability to find their niche!." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I can talk with my mouth closed!" 

Career Goals: "After college, I aspire to find a job in the Non-Profit Sector(Sustainability, Wildlife Protection, Children's Rights)! I hope to work within their Marketing/Communication Departments, specifically working on content development and social media management. I want to use my knowledge and skills to help bring awareness and influence positive change!"

Abby Murphy

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: Communication Studies
Hometown: Erlanger, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The college of informatics is so special because of all of the resources that it makes available to students! From amazing faculty to incredible facilities, the college of informatics sets students up for success. My favorite thing about COI is the sense of community! It is an incredibly positive learning environment and a safe space for growth."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I love all things 70s, especially the music! My favorites are Elton John, Abba, and Billy Joel!"

Career Goals: "I am hoping to be a director-producer and do photography on the side!"

Laura Nestor

Major: Business Information Systems
Minor: Business minor, Business Analytics track
Hometown: Ashland, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "Ever since I joined the COI, the faculty, staff, and students have been so welcoming and supportive. There are also so many opportunities available to students (internships, co-ops, research, etc.) and I feel that the classes are actually preparing you for the workforce."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I've traveled to 10 different countries!"

Career Goals: "I would like to become a business analyst after I graduate."

Shivani Patel

Major: Business Information Systems
Minor: Business
Hometown: Richmond, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The faculty, staff, and students are all very inclusive and supportive!" 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I love nachos!"

Career Goals: "I hope to be a data analyst for a sustainable business." 

Param Patel

Major: Computer Information Technology
Minor: Business information systems, information security, computer forensics
Hometown: Anand, Gujarat

What I love about the College of Informatics: "It has a beautiful building and it creates an atmosphere where I like to study!"

Fun Fact About Myself: "I can speak 3 languages!"

Career Goals: "Learning new things!"

Eli Raby

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Business
Hometown: Greenup, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The faculty, staff, and students create an amazing community within the COI. It is inviting, supportive, and an overall great environment to better both yourself and your skills!" 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I played the lead character in the same play for six consecutive years across three different states."

Career Goals: "I hope to land a secure job as a Software Developer at a tech firm until I can hopefully start my own."

Andy Schroeder

Major: Business Information Systems
Minor: Business
Hometown: Edgewood, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The professors and advisors go above and beyond to ensure that you are prepared for your future career." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "All of my fingers are double jointed."

Career Goals: "I aspire to be a Business Analyst."

Alex Smithson

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematics
Hometown: Anderson Township, OH

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The greatness of this college comes thanks to its faculty. In my experience, the professors in this college have been nothing but patient and constructive and the faculty have been genuinely supportive and cooperative. Thank you to every faculty member here in the COI!" 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I love eating Chick-fil-A and listening to my favorite band: Polyphia."

Career Goals: "I aspire to one day be a Project Manager at Google."

Aryan Tandon

Major: Mathematics
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love the atmosphere. Everybody is motivated and helpful." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I'm from Nepal and I love to watch and play Soccer."

Career Goals: "Obtain a job as a Software Developer."

Ryan Wilking

Major: Public Relations
Minor: Theatre
Hometown: Wilder, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "Is the sense of a close-knit community it brings. Everything in the COI department is located in Griffin Hall, and the small class sizes make meeting new friends and growing connections fun and easy!" 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I’m a huge fan of all things Britney Spears."

Career Goals: "I want to eventually be a publicist for either a local band or theatre company after graduation." 

Autumn (Haven) Wolfe

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting, Journalism, Communication Studies
Minor: Honors
Hometown: Butler, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The faculty and staff in the College of Informatics at NKU truly cares about their students and wants to see them succeed. COI feels like one big happy family!"

Fun Fact About Myself: "I am a part of the Miss Kentucky Organization! I compete yearly for the chance to become Miss Kentucky and the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss America. I have earned over $7000 in scholarship money by competing in the organization."

Career Goals: "In the future, I hope to become a broadcast journalist in the Cincinnati market working as a news anchor! Additionally, I hope to become a published author!"

Madeline Yaw

Major: Public Relations and Health Communication
Hometown: Hebron, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The faculty and staff in the College of Informatics at NKU truly cares about their students and wants to see them succeed. COI feels like one big happy family!" 

Fun Fact About Myself: "Unless I'm in class or working, I'm always listening to music!" 

Career Goals: "My biggest goal is to enter a career where I feel fulfilled and enjoy the work I'm doing. I would love to work for a non-profit organization where my work is dedicated to helping others."