Meet the Team
Nick Lolli
Hi everyone! My name is Nick and I'm a senior Biology major, Neuroscience minor, and pre-med student. This will be my second year going on an Alternative Breaks experience! Last year, I learned about environmental stewardship in Topsail, NC while volunteering in the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Clinic. In addition to environmentalism, I am also passionate about public health and global health equality. I chose to join this experience so I can learn about sustainable community development, combining my interests in sustainability and public health. I'm so excited to learn about the community in Los Andes, Guatemala and share that with you--stay posted for my blog entries!
Neha Soni
Hi! My name is Neha Soni and I am a senior Mathematics major planning on getting my masters in secondary education in the MCERT program at UMD. I am 20 years old and I am born on Christmas. I am a current intern for the Alternative Breaks program. In my previous years with the program, I went to Andros, Bahamas which focused on environmental stewardship. In addition to Alternative Breaks, I am passionate about teaching and international development. I chose this experience so I could learn more about sustainable community development with a deeper look into international development. I am very excited about this experience and to share my adventures with you all!
Kriti Shrestha
Hello everyone! My name is Kriti Shrestha and I am a sophomore general Biology major. My family is from Nepal and I grew up in Montgomery County, MD. I am currently in a program called Global Communities at UMD, where we learn about globalization and different global issues. This will be my first Alternative Breaks experience so I'm excited to see how the things we have learned in class ties into real life experiences, and to learn more about a different culture in Los Andes!
Taylor Brinks
Hi! My name is Taylor and I'm a junior Environmental Science and Technology major with a minor in Sustainability. I grew up in New Jersey and sadly haven't traveled much which is why I am so excited to go to Guatemala! I love learning about new cultures and trying new experiences. I am passionate about the environment and sustainability which is why I am an outreach intern with SustainableUMD and also why I chose the Sustainable Community Development alternative break. I can't wait to see the beautiful nature of Guatemala, meet the people on the nature reserve, and test my Spanish skills with the locals.
Christina Curtis
Hi, my name is Christina and I am a junior Chemistry major with a minor in sustainability. When I joined the Environment, Technology, and Economy Scholars program at UMD, I immediately became involved in sustainability. I applied for this Alternative Breaks experience because I wanted to learn more about how communities can grow in a way that is both environmentally friendly and socially-conscious. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, running, and taking lots of naps!
Laura Stock
My name is Laura and I am a senior Psychology major on the pre-med track. I am from Annapolis, Maryland and love to travel. I transferred to the University of Maryland from the University of Florida last year and was so excited to hear about the Alternative Breaks program. This is my first Alternative Breaks trip and I can't wait to explore and learn more about Guatemala and see the importance of sustainable community development.
Alexis Boytim
Hey everyone! My name is Alexis Boytim, I am a senior pursuing a major in Environmental Science & Technology and a minor in International Development & Conflict Management. This is my third Alternative Breaks experience but my first international experience, and I am more than excited. I am passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainable development, so I am looking forward to all that I will learn on this experience in Guatemala. I am a HUGE bookworm, I am a mug hoarder, and I have 4 cats that I love to snuggle with.
Natalie Urban
Hey everyone! My name is Natalie and I am from Darnestown, Maryland. I am currently a senior, finance major in the Smith School of Business. On campus, I am a member of the Phi Chi Theta business fraternity and am involved with an entrepreneurship incubator called Startup Shell. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running outdoors, and eating (not cooking). This is my first Alternative Breaks trip, and I am eager to experience and explore Guatemala. I hope to incorporate new insights into my everyday life once we return back home!
Peter Barrett
Rosy Chacon
My name is Rosy and I'm a junior Community Health and Psychology double major. My family is from Guatemala and I grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland. I am a Sexual Health and Reproductive Education Peer Educator at The University Health Center and work at the Bookstore as well. I love Guatemalan and Latin foods, especially pupusas and tacos. My favorite show as of right now is The Black Mirror. I binge-watched the new season is less than a day. This will be my very first Alternative Breaks trip, I am so excited and can't wait to experience Guatemala for the first time!
Gabrielle Enguillado
Hey there! My name is Gabrielle and I'm a senior with a major in Architecture and a double minor in Sustainability and Global Poverty. My family is from the Philippines and I grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland. In my spare time I am active in cultural organizations, especially in the Filipino Cultural Association. This is my first Alternative Break experience and I look forward to getting a glimpse of the lifestyles in Guatemala. I've never been to Central America before so this will be a opportunity for me.
Sarah Gun
Hamid Aina
My name is Hamid Aina and I'm a Computer Science major. I was born in Oshogbo, Nigeria but spent my time in Baltimore. Some things about me are that I enjoy playing soccer, card games, and learning about new cultures and people. This will be my first time doing an Alternative Break so I look forward to immersing myself within Guatemalan culture and eating local food. On campus, I'm part of Global Communities, a Living and Learning program that educates students about the global landscape and encourages students to be better global citizens and learn more about the environment around them. I can't wait to experience Guatemala!
Valeria Morales
My name is Valeria and I’m a senior majoring in Math and minoring in Geographical Information Systems. My family is from El Salvador and Nicaragua and I grew up in Prince George’s County just 15 minutes from the University of Maryland. I will be a COSI this school year so you’ll find me in hanging out in the MICA office. I love free t-shirts and free food and UMD really helps with that (lol). I have been to Harlan, Kentucky with Alternative Breaks and I can’t wait to visit Guatemala!
Madi Michael
My name is Madi and I’m a senior Psychology and English double major. I was born in Ethiopia but spent most of my life twenty minutes from UMD in Silver Spring, Maryland. I love spicy food and know more random facts than are really necessary. When I’m not rewatching A Different World for the hundredth time, you can probably find me in the LCSL office since I intern for Partners in Print. I’ve been to Philadelphia and Indianapolis with Alternative Breaks and I can’t wait to continue my AB experience in Guatemala!
Natasha Piñeiros
Hi everyone! My name is Nick and I'm a senior Biology major, Neuroscience minor, and pre-med student. This will be my second year going on an Alternative Breaks experience! Last year, I learned about environmental stewardship in Topsail, NC while volunteering in the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Clinic. In addition to environmentalism, I am also passionate about public health and global health equality. I chose to join this experience so I can learn about sustainable community development, combining my interests in sustainability and public health. I'm so excited to learn about the community in Los Andes, Guatemala and share that with you--stay posted for my blog entries!
Neha Soni
Hi! My name is Neha Soni and I am a senior Mathematics major planning on getting my masters in secondary education in the MCERT program at UMD. I am 20 years old and I am born on Christmas. I am a current intern for the Alternative Breaks program. In my previous years with the program, I went to Andros, Bahamas which focused on environmental stewardship. In addition to Alternative Breaks, I am passionate about teaching and international development. I chose this experience so I could learn more about sustainable community development with a deeper look into international development. I am very excited about this experience and to share my adventures with you all!
Kriti Shrestha
Hello everyone! My name is Kriti Shrestha and I am a sophomore general Biology major. My family is from Nepal and I grew up in Montgomery County, MD. I am currently in a program called Global Communities at UMD, where we learn about globalization and different global issues. This will be my first Alternative Breaks experience so I'm excited to see how the things we have learned in class ties into real life experiences, and to learn more about a different culture in Los Andes!
Taylor Brinks
Hi! My name is Taylor and I'm a junior Environmental Science and Technology major with a minor in Sustainability. I grew up in New Jersey and sadly haven't traveled much which is why I am so excited to go to Guatemala! I love learning about new cultures and trying new experiences. I am passionate about the environment and sustainability which is why I am an outreach intern with SustainableUMD and also why I chose the Sustainable Community Development alternative break. I can't wait to see the beautiful nature of Guatemala, meet the people on the nature reserve, and test my Spanish skills with the locals.
Christina Curtis
Hi, my name is Christina and I am a junior Chemistry major with a minor in sustainability. When I joined the Environment, Technology, and Economy Scholars program at UMD, I immediately became involved in sustainability. I applied for this Alternative Breaks experience because I wanted to learn more about how communities can grow in a way that is both environmentally friendly and socially-conscious. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, running, and taking lots of naps!
Laura Stock
My name is Laura and I am a senior Psychology major on the pre-med track. I am from Annapolis, Maryland and love to travel. I transferred to the University of Maryland from the University of Florida last year and was so excited to hear about the Alternative Breaks program. This is my first Alternative Breaks trip and I can't wait to explore and learn more about Guatemala and see the importance of sustainable community development.
Alexis Boytim
Hey everyone! My name is Alexis Boytim, I am a senior pursuing a major in Environmental Science & Technology and a minor in International Development & Conflict Management. This is my third Alternative Breaks experience but my first international experience, and I am more than excited. I am passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainable development, so I am looking forward to all that I will learn on this experience in Guatemala. I am a HUGE bookworm, I am a mug hoarder, and I have 4 cats that I love to snuggle with.
Natalie Urban
Hey everyone! My name is Natalie and I am from Darnestown, Maryland. I am currently a senior, finance major in the Smith School of Business. On campus, I am a member of the Phi Chi Theta business fraternity and am involved with an entrepreneurship incubator called Startup Shell. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running outdoors, and eating (not cooking). This is my first Alternative Breaks trip, and I am eager to experience and explore Guatemala. I hope to incorporate new insights into my everyday life once we return back home!
Peter Barrett
Rosy Chacon
My name is Rosy and I'm a junior Community Health and Psychology double major. My family is from Guatemala and I grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland. I am a Sexual Health and Reproductive Education Peer Educator at The University Health Center and work at the Bookstore as well. I love Guatemalan and Latin foods, especially pupusas and tacos. My favorite show as of right now is The Black Mirror. I binge-watched the new season is less than a day. This will be my very first Alternative Breaks trip, I am so excited and can't wait to experience Guatemala for the first time!
Gabrielle Enguillado
Hey there! My name is Gabrielle and I'm a senior with a major in Architecture and a double minor in Sustainability and Global Poverty. My family is from the Philippines and I grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland. In my spare time I am active in cultural organizations, especially in the Filipino Cultural Association. This is my first Alternative Break experience and I look forward to getting a glimpse of the lifestyles in Guatemala. I've never been to Central America before so this will be a opportunity for me.
Sarah Gun
Hamid Aina
My name is Hamid Aina and I'm a Computer Science major. I was born in Oshogbo, Nigeria but spent my time in Baltimore. Some things about me are that I enjoy playing soccer, card games, and learning about new cultures and people. This will be my first time doing an Alternative Break so I look forward to immersing myself within Guatemalan culture and eating local food. On campus, I'm part of Global Communities, a Living and Learning program that educates students about the global landscape and encourages students to be better global citizens and learn more about the environment around them. I can't wait to experience Guatemala!
Valeria Morales
My name is Valeria and I’m a senior majoring in Math and minoring in Geographical Information Systems. My family is from El Salvador and Nicaragua and I grew up in Prince George’s County just 15 minutes from the University of Maryland. I will be a COSI this school year so you’ll find me in hanging out in the MICA office. I love free t-shirts and free food and UMD really helps with that (lol). I have been to Harlan, Kentucky with Alternative Breaks and I can’t wait to visit Guatemala!
Madi Michael
My name is Madi and I’m a senior Psychology and English double major. I was born in Ethiopia but spent most of my life twenty minutes from UMD in Silver Spring, Maryland. I love spicy food and know more random facts than are really necessary. When I’m not rewatching A Different World for the hundredth time, you can probably find me in the LCSL office since I intern for Partners in Print. I’ve been to Philadelphia and Indianapolis with Alternative Breaks and I can’t wait to continue my AB experience in Guatemala!
Natasha Piñeiros
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