Troesh Student Scholars

Vanessa Booth in a red sweater

Name: Vanessa Booth

Major: Political Science

Minor: Public Policy

College: College of Liberal Arts, Honors College

Reason for joining Troesh Student Scholars: “Becoming a Troesh Scholar would give me the opportunity as a 1st generation college student to have access to resources that can expand my knowledge while also applying it to real world experiences. Becoming a Troesh Scholar would also be an amazing opportunity since I would be able to represent and reflect the mission of the Lee Business School while contributing to the Troesh Center’s mission for diverse and daring ideas.”

Irene Colunga in a black dress shirt

Name: Irene Colunga

Major: Construction Management

Minor: N/A

College: College of Engineering

Reason for joining Troesh Student Scholars: “I am interested in becoming a Troesh Scholar because I think it would be a wonderful opportunity to grow and develop in entrepreneurship, which would ultimately allow me to give back to the community.”

Peter Grema in a pinstripe suit

Name: Peter Grema

Major: Economics & Real Estate

Minor: Brookings Public Policy

College: Lee Business School, Honors College

Reason for joining Troesh Student Scholars: “I am interested in becoming a Troesh Scholar because of my involvement with the Rebel Venture Fund and my desire to further the relationship between the Fund and the Troesh Center. I see it as mutually beneficial to both organizations for me to work with the Troesh Center and help spread its message and impact throughout the UNLV community.”

Ryder Hankins in a blue polo shirt

Name: Ryder Hankins

Major: Marketing & International Business

Minor: Italian, Global Entrepreneurship Experience

College: Lee Business School, Honors College

Reason for joining Troesh Student Scholars: “The aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation that are being used, taught, and developed at the Troesh Center are what can help to set me apart from the rest when looking for these international opportunities, so I would love to be a part of such an innovative and entrepreneurial cohort of people.”

Jackson Lee in a navy dress shirt

Name: Jackson Lee

Major: Entrepreneurship

Minor: N/A

College: Lee Business School

Reason for joining Troesh Student Scholars: “As a senior, I’d really like to get some more experience in a fantastic program for my major. Becoming a Troesh Scholar would be the perfect opportunity for me to get involved now that we have entrepreneurship events on campus again.”

Scott Luk in a black dress shirt

Name: Scott Luk

Major: International Business

Minor: Global Entrepreneurship Experience

College: Lee Business School

Reason for joining Troesh Student Scholars: “Every single experience I’ve had with the Troesh Center was nothing short of blissful. I would love the opportunity to be even more integrated into the Troesh Center family and I’m excited to see what I can do for the Center, after seeing all that it’s done for me.”

Kaila Seidler in a black blazer

Name: Kaila Seidler

Major: Hospitality Management & Film

Minor: Global Entrepreneurship Experience

College: College of Hospitality, College of Fine Arts, Honors College

Reason for joining Troesh Student Scholars: “Every aspect of the Troesh Scholar program interests me. The mentorship opportunity, the exclusive site tours and development workshops, and a cohort of similarly minded students are all reasons I would like to become a Troesh Scholar. I believe being a part of a mentorship program specifically dedicated to entrepreneurship will give me a real world look into the world of entrepreneurship, and prepare me for it. This opportunity will allow me to learn from the mistakes and successes of others as I follow in their footsteps.”

Faria Travacoli in a blue blouse

Name: Faria Travacoli

Major: Public Health

Minor: Neuroscience

College: School of Public Health, Honors College

Reason for joining Troesh Student Scholars: “While the COVID-19 pandemic has put a massive slump on certain aspects of progress, business and innovation never rest, and the future is open to those with the skills to move forward. I hope that the UNLV Troesh Undergraduate Scholars Program could offer that kind of support and mentorship for me to continue this journey with managing future ventures.”