Bantam Summer Ambassadors

Our Bantam Summer Ambassadors (BSAs) are our representatives of the college and campus tour guides! Feel free to connect with them using the links in their profiles below.

Schedule a campus visit - we’d love to welcome you to Trinity this summer!

Connect with Mohammad!	Mohammad Ali, Class of ’25 Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan Majors: Economics, Applied Math Co-Curriculars: Men of Color Alliance (Co-President), Quest Leader, Budget Committee, Interfaith Fellow, TC Student Investment Fund (Analyst), Q-Center Tutor, Chapel Assistant (Communications), Club Soccer Fun Fact: I changed my middle name from the one I was assigned at birth at the age of 3! Why Trinity: I chose Trinity because I wanted to be in a relatively small and tight knit community where I could make a measurable difference through my engagement and leadership.
Connect with Hamzah!	Hamzah Al-shammari, Class of ’27 Hometown: Babylon, Iraq Major: Economics Co-Curriculars: Model UN, Philosophy Club, I-House, Stage Technician at the Austin Arts Center, Club Soccer Fun Fact: I live 2 mins away from the ancient ruins of Babylonia!
Connect with CC!	CC Bennett, Class of ’24 Hometown: Hartford, CT Major: English Why Trinity: What drew me to Trinity as a transfer student was its urban location in the capital city! I really appreciate that at Trinity I have the opportunity to engage with both the campus community, but also with the city of Hartford. Post-Grad Plans: At the end of the summer, I will be moving to Washington D.C. to participate in a Masters Degree program at Georgetown University. The wonderful professors I had at Trinity played a key role in my choice to continue my education.
Connect with Dadiso!	Dadiso Chitengwa , Class of ’26 Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe Major: Anthropology Co-Curriculars: Diversity and Access Team Intern, Women in Finance, Environmental Science Research Why Trinity: I felt it would give me the education I was looking for, and it’s also a very beautiful campus!
Connect with Grace!	Grace Fangmann, Class of ’26 Hometown: Chicago, IL Majors: Educational Studies, English (Creative Writing) Co-Curriculars: Quirks A Capella, Trinity College Cheer Team, Trinity Homelessness Project, Alpha Chi Omega (VP of New Member Education), Psychology Research, Theatre – Cinderella and Hamlet, Teaching Mentor Internship at Bellizzi Dual Language Academy, Chapel Singers, Sigma Tau Delta E-Board (English Honor Society) Fun Fact: I trained to be a professional dancer for fifteen years, and when I was a kid my dream job was to be a Rockette! Why Trinity: I knew I wanted a liberal arts experience for undergrad. From the small class sizes, the involved and passionate professors, the vibrant social life, I knew that Trinity would be the perfect place for me to build the academic basis for all of my career goals.
Connect with Aya!	Aya Laachfoubi, Class of ’26 Hometown: Casablanca, Morocco Major: Biochemistry Co-Curriculars: Chemistry Peer Tutor, Volunteer at Hartford Hospital Fun Fact: I am fluent in 5 languages! Why Trinity: In high school, while applying to study in Europe like my peers, I knew deep down it wasn’t my desired destination. Introduced by mutual friends, I met an alum who had just graduated. They spoke so highly of their time at Trinity, emphasizing it as the most fulfilling four years of their life. Their genuineness was all I needed to be convinced!
Connect with Tshepo!	Tshepo Molotja , Class of ’26 Hometown: Polokwane, South Africa Major: Urban Studies Co-Curriculars: Faith Inspired Students at Trinity (FIST) Fun Fact: I love hiking, anything adventurous! Why Trinity: Beyond just a good school, I was looking for a perfect home away from home!
Connect with Nichole!	Nichole Neiva, Class of ’26 Hometown: Salisbury, CT Major: Philosophy Co-Curriculars: Pre-Med Club, Philosophy Club, EMT volunteer, Hartford Hospital Volunteer, Transfer Admissions Ambassador Fun Fact: I am passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle through regular workouts and physical activities as well as traveling! Why Trinity: I began my academic journey at a large university but very quickly realized that the environment did not align with my learning style. During my campus visit and interview at Trinity, the sense of community, support, and genuine kindness from both the faculty and students was evident, and the perfect place to call home.
Connect with Halanda!	Halanda Nguyen, Class of ’26 Hometown: Danbury, CT Major: Neuroscience (Pre-Med track) Co-Curriculars: Executive Vice President of SGA (Student Government Association), Co-President and Social Chair of Asian American Student Association (AASA), Neuroscience Research Fun Fact: Despite being lactose intolerant, I’m a Vietnamese Coffee addict! Why Trinity: I love being able to explore Hartford in my free time, and being located near many amazing hospitals and research facilities allows me to have many cool research opportunities!
Connect with Junny!	Junny Nguyen, Class of ’26 Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Major: Neuroscience Co-Curriculars: Neuroscience Club, Trinity Chemical Society, Psychology Club, UG Barista, Trinfo Volunteer, Career and Life Design Center Intern, Neuroscience Research Fun Fact: I love K-pop and cover K-pop dances! Why Trinity: Trinity was one of the few liberal arts colleges offering neuroscience, and provided one of the most appealing financial aid packages among those I received.
Connect with Hanna!	Hanna Saffi, Class of ’26 Hometown: Asuncion, Paraguay Major: Computer Science Co-Curriculars: Computer Science Club (Developer), Cybersecurity Internship with LITS, Afrovibe Club (Keyboardist) Fun Fact: I have a turtle named Oreo! Why Trinity: It was the perfect place for me to major in CS, while continue pursuing my passion for music, doing a minor, and also joining clubs and organizations!
Connect with Anjesa!	Anjesa Shabani, Class of ’26 Hometown: Kosovo Majors: Political Science, International Studies Co-Curriculars: Pre-Law Society, Research Fun Fact: My name coincides with Mother Teresa who was also of Albanian ethnicity! Why Trinity: I chose Trinity for its prime location in New England and its intimate classroom settings, which offer the chance for individualized attention from professors.
Connect with Sofia!	Sofia Tonon, Class of ’26 Hometown: Curitiba, Brazil Major: Political Science Co-Curriculars: BRASA TrinColl (President), BRASA Global (Executive Board Member) Fun Fact: I always planned to be an aerospace engineering, and even published 3 academic articles, but after coming to Trinity and exploring the liberal arts education, I decided to pursue a career in space policy, and now I am a Political Science major! Why Trinity: As an international student, when I visited campus for the first time, I felt I could have a home here, even being thousands of miles away from what I had as home. I choose Trinity because of the great academics and community, and individualized attention the school offers each student!
Connect with Beatrice!	Beatrice Yue, Class of ’26 Hometown: Qingdao, China Majors: Political Science, Psychology Co-Curriculars: Writing Center Tutor, HCC Tutoring, Psychology TA, Pre-Law Society Club Fun Fact: I have a tarantula as a pet! Why Trinity: I was always looking forward to attending a small liberal arts school with close connections between students and professors. I was planning to major in Political Science and Trinity’s location in Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city, offers great internship opportunities that allow you to gain practical experiences!