Anastasiya Parvankin

2014 Hamilton Scholar | Board Chair

Anastasiya is currently the Assistant Director of Presidential Initiatives in the Office of the CEO at College Board. Previously, she was a Project Assistant on the Capital Markets team at Sidley Austin LLP. Anastasiya graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the George Washington University.

Born in Belarus but having spent the majority of her childhood in Oregon, Anastasiya grew up with a mom who emphasized from an early age that education is the key to success. With that foundation, she developed a passion for service, which eventually led her to AHS. Anastasiya is passionate about connecting and helping fellow first-generation and/or low-income students. AHS is a special community, and she’s grateful for the many friendships across the country that have developed from it.

Jezza Bull-Briones

2014 Hamilton Scholar | Secretary/Treasurer

Jezza was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. 

Jezza is currently the Assistant to the Director at Posse New York, the flagship site of The Posse Foundation, an organization dedicated to identifying and training young leaders often overlooked by traditional college admissions criteria. Jezza graduated from Columbia University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, specializing in American Politics and Political Theory.

In 2014, Jezza’s life changed forever after receiving the Alexander Hamilton Award. As a low-income, first-generation college student, Jezza remains deeply grateful for the unwavering support from AHS and their fellow Hammies. Today, Jezza is excited to serve on the alumni board and give back to their community.

Jezza’s interests span drug policy and harm reduction, southern LGBTQ+ history, voting demographics, and religion. In their free time, Jezza enjoys volunteering, exploring museums and art galleries, playing video games, and skating.

Maiss Mohamed

2017 Hamilton Scholar | Co-Vice Chair

Maiss Mohamed is a Policy Analyst at KFF, the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism. She works at the intersection of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured and the Program on Medicare Policy on issues affecting the dual-eligible population, older adults, and people with disabilities.

Prior to joining KFF, Maiss was an analyst at Bell Creek Consulting where her research focused on workplace mobility-advancing practices and strategic government and philanthropy partnerships. Maiss holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Health, with a minor in Social Policy, from the Johns Hopkins University.

As a member of the 2017 Hamilton Scholars cohort and an advocate for empowering and supporting youth in their journey to higher education, Maiss is looking forward to serving on the Alumni Board and developing alumni engagement opportunities.

Josue Herrera Rivera

2019 Hamilton Scholar | Member

Originally from Houston, Texas, Josue is a recent graduate of Hamilton College, where he majored in Economics and minored in Anthropology. Motivated by his childhood in San Salvador, El Salvador, Josue's research at Hamilton focused on the relationship between sustainable finance and economic development in Latin American emerging markets. He looks forward to integrating his prior research interests into his future work. Josue is currently an Investment Banking Analyst in New York and is responsible for providing financing and strategic advisory to Consumer and Retail clients.

In addition to being a Hamilton Scholar, Josue is a Horatio Alger State Scholar, a Dell Scholar, a Questbridge Match Scholarship recipient, and a Texas Children's Defense Fund Scholar. In his free time, Josue enjoys photography, trying new restaurants, and traveling. He is currently learning portuguese.

Eileen Sze Yin Ng

2009 Hamilton Scholar | Member

Eileen's work at Calvert Impact is focused on U.S. affordable housing, small business, and community development. Her previous experience ranges from research & advisory on impact investing and impact measurement; to the design & modeling of investment vehicles that increase capital access in historically disenfranchised communities.

Prior to her transition into impact investing, Eileen was responsible for deploying corporate credit solutions to government, universities, nonprofits, and financial institutions at MUFG. She served as chapter president of Project by Project, a national Asian American philanthropic leadership accelerator, and is an alum at the CAUSE Leadership Institute and Leadership Los Angeles. Eileen graduated with a BS from Stanford University and an MBA from UC Berkeley Haas.

Eileen grew up in Cambodia Town in Long Beach, CA, and continues to support community-centered organizations such as Social Justice Partners Los Angeles, Little Tokyo Community Investment Fund, and Chinatown Community for Equitable Development.

Victoria Romano

2006 Hamilton Scholar | Member

Victoria Romano is the co-owner and CEO of RomaScope, a full service video production company that specializes in educational programming, corporate videos, commercials, and digital ads. Prior to RomaScope, she was an assistant account executive at the premiere business management firm in the entertainment industry, NKSFBGO, where she was responsible for the tax, financial and business/life management needs of internationally known entertainers, musicians, artists and high net worth individuals. She worked her way up through the ranks of the entertainment industry including time at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Sony Pictures Entertainment, CBS Films, Fullscreen and New Form; and is now fulfilling her dream by using that experience to produce content and music that empowers people to be the best versions of themselves. She received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Masters degree in Critical Studies from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. She has been a Hamilton Scholar since her award in spring, 2006.

Anh Tu Lu

2015 Hamilton Scholar | Member

Alia Kabba

2016 Hamilton Scholar | Member

Alia Kabba is a Manufacturing engineer at Cummins, Inc. Here, she helps create better processes and systems for engine components. She graduated in 2021 from Purdue University after studying Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a focus in automation. Originally from Plainfield, IL, Alia's work has taken her to several cities, of which, she has decided to make Charleston, SC her new home.

Alia has many hobbies and passions ranging from getting involved with her community and creating new ones to creative pursuits such as crocheting, sewing, painting, and likely any craft one can think of. She is also passionate about increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion with STEM fields and volunteers at work as well as with the local National Society of Black Engineers where she serves as treasurer. Outside of work, she spends time crafting, hanging out with her cat Kelly, and taking CrossFit classes.

Eunice Ng

2011 Hamilton Scholar | Member

As a first-generation immigrant from Malaysia (though ethnically Chinese), my home was a medley of cultures. Despite the challenge of trying to carve out my own identity, my parents taught me to embrace diversity. They also instilled in me the importance of faith, hard work and giving back to the community. I am passionate about science and supporting underrepresented groups in pursuing a future in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math, and medical science). From my personal experiences, I have learned the key to retention of minorities in STEMM fields is to empower students from an early age. This motivates me to pursue a career in academia. At UCLA, I completed my B.S. in Biochemistry and currently pursuing my doctorate in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology, where the focus of my research is on molecular mechanisms leading to macular degeneration in blinding diseases. I serve as a member on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee for the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology. Additionally, I am involved with the Center for Research, Teaching, and Learning program to enhance education for diverse learners by implementing inclusive and evidence-based teaching practices.

In my free time I love reading a good book, watching period or crime shows, volunteering at my church, and eating spicy food. Most importantly, I am so excited to be a part of the Alumni Board and give back to my Hammie community!

Juan Trujillo

2016 Hamilton Scholar | Member

Juan Trujillo was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and lived in San Felipe Torres Mochas, Guanajuato, for four years before making Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, his hometown. He is the oldest of three, the first to go to college in his family history, and is a proud Undocu-Ally. 

He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a certificate in Engineering Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. After graduating, Juan moved to work as a product manager at Citibank in Dallas, Texas. 

In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, learning new life hacks, traveling/exploring nature, cooking new foods, and hanging with loved ones.

He hopes to use his past life and leadership experiences in his role on the Alumni Board.

Mayra Herrera

2016 Hamilton Scholar | Member

Meet Mayra Herrera, an outstanding individual from sunny Oceanside, CA. Mayra is 2016 Hammie! She pursed a Public Health Policy Bachelors with a minor in Spanish from University of California at Irvine (UCI).  

In her professional stride, she currently thrives as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist at Suja Life. She previously was a Large Group Account Coordinator for Alera Group where she would support clients with their employee benefits.

Mayra is a very proud first-generation college graduate, coming from a low income background she didn’t know if graduating would be possible. But she did it! She is grateful to have become a Hammie and have met and created so many special friendship all around the country.  Mayra continues to be fueled by a deep passion for supporting others with similar backgrounds, aiding them in reaching their goals and proudly serves in the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Alumni Board.