Bridge Builders

Bridge Builders are the AIG members who assist the Office of Multicultural Affairs.  They encourage the commitment of current students to increase the diversity and multicultural perspectives of our student body.

To apply to become a Bridge Builder, click here

2008-2009 Bridge Builders

Yollie Keeton '10

Yollie is a Psychology major, Math minor from Poulsbo, Washington. She’s interested in education, developing diversity, listening to music, baking, and watching movies. She is quite the busy body, tutoring at Roosevelt High School and working in the Admissions Office, while being involved with LINCS (Lewis & Clark Intercultural Network for Connecting Students), the Black Student Union, our student government ASLC (Associated Students of Lewis & Clark), and the Ray Warren Multicultural Symposium. Her favorite thing about Lewis & Clark is the people: "students, staff and faculty. I love that I can go and talk to my professors and advisors and that they’re able to advise and support me!"

Mara Pfneisl '10

Mara is an International Affairs/Psychology double major from Avon, Colorado. She loves the beach, hiking, dancing (especially contra and swing), traveling and meeting new people from all different places. This year Mara is the Co-Chair of Model United Nations, a member of both the German and Spanish Clubs, works in the International Students and Scholars Office, and is a member of the new Lewis & Clark dance team! When she was a sophomore in high school she studied in Austria were she learned her German. This coming spring, she will be studying abroad in the Dominican Republic. Mara is an advocate of exploring Portland, and of course indulging on her favorite spots, Powell's Books and NW 23rd Street.

Emily Umansky '10

Emily is a Psychology major, Religious Studies minor, from Wichita, KS. Emily says that she loves doing anything with her friends, from cooking, singing, and dancing to lounging in the sun. She's a Biology teachers assistant (for Biology labs), a consultant at the Writing Center, and a fan of our basketball team! Her favorite way to relax off campus is to head to downtown Portland in search of small stores and coffee shops.

Christy Misso '11

Christy is a Biochemistry and Music Composition double major from Rochester, Minnesota, who plays violin in the Orchestra, and enjoys poetry, theater, photography, and German. Her advice to prospective students is: "Find the place that instinctively feels right - don't just choose a school based on what others tell you. Also, make sure the school offers degrees in everything you're considering to be your major, so you won't have to transfer or settle for something less appealing."