Vince Vombergar is a second-year undergraduate student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he is currently studying Business. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Vince has deep rooted connections to Slovenian Culture through the influence of his grandparents, Maria and Vinko. From a young age, Vince has been actively involved in his Slovenian community by attending …
Miranda Kreinbrink is an undergraduate student at San Diego State University, studying Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising and minoring in Recreation and Tourism Management. She was born and raised in Colorado but spent every summer visiting her family in California, which inspired her decision to attend college in San Diego. Her mother’s family is …
Milena Zupanc is a nurse in Argentina, whose education and career reflect her commitment to healthcare and her deep cultural heritage. She began her studies in Nursing at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and then continued her training at the University of the Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, where she obtained her degree as …
Matthew Klepec is a second-year undergraduate student at The Ohio State University, majoring in biology on the pre-medicine track. His ultimate goal is to attend medical school and become a doctor, specifically a radiologist. He is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, where he grew up deeply connected to the Slovenian community and culture. From a young …
Maria Futey is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University at Buffalo where she will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in Applied Physiology. She is passionate about patient education, preventive medicine, and clinical exercise physiology. She is currently building her expertise in these areas while interning …
Magdalena Eciolaza is an Argentine-Slovenian biology student from Mar del Plata, Argentina. She began her Bachelor’s and Teaching studies in Biological Sciences at the National University of Mar del Plata (UNMdP) in 2019. Her interests lie in conservation, molecular biology, photosynthetic microorganisms, and biotechnology. She completed internships in marine ecology and molecular biology, working with …
Hayden Leach is currently completing his degree in Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz, graduating in June 2025. Growing up in California’s picturesque Sierra Nevada mountains, Hayden cultivated a profound love for adventure, immersing himself in activities such as skiing, hiking, and exploring the vibrant waters of the Yuba River. Hayden’s innate …
Genevieve is currently a final-year PhD student at Columbia Business School in New York City. Interested in understanding the evolving role of business in society, Genevieve’s dissertation focuses on why and how organizations and their leaders engage with sociopolitical issues and the reputational consequences of their actions. She also researches how the beliefs (e.g., zero-sum …
Elizabeth Stupica is a 3rd year undergraduate student at The Ohio State University. She is majoring in Health Sciences and plans to attend graduate school to become a Physical Therapist after finishing her degree. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Elizabeth gained an appreciation for the Slovenian culture through regular visits with her grandmother, where she …
