Honors Program

Emily Dratva, Executive Commissioner

Emily is a fourth-year Integral Major and a Dance Minor. She has wanted to serve on the Commission since the beginning of her Saint Mary’s journey, as she believes the Honors Program is the ideal resource for students who want to further deepen their education. As a sophomore on the Events Commission, Emily loved being able to plan her own fundraisers, social events, and service events. Now she is extremely honored to be the Executive Commissioner and oversee the functions and status of the Commission as a whole.

Jazmine Cortez, Public Relations Commissioner

Jazmine is a third-year Integral Major, Law and Society/Politics double minor, from Fresno, California. She is the PR Commissioner for Honors and on the Exec Team for La Hermandad (the Latino/a and Hispanic club on campus). Jazmine also works on the Faith Formation team at the Mission and Ministry Center. Jazmine looks forward to all the upcoming Honors events and cannot wait to continue to build our honors community!

Rose Du Pont, Academic Events & Contracts Commissioner

Rose is a third-year student majoring in Finance and Music, with a French Minor. She is from Brentwood, CA. On campus, in addition to serving as the Academic Commissioner with the Honors Program, Rose serves as the Operations Exec for the Gael Women in Business Club and as part of the Faith Formation team for the Mission and Ministry Center. Additionally, she is part of the SMC Chamber, Glee, and Jazz Choirs. Rose is excited to be a part of the Honors Program leadership team because she is passionate about learning and growing in community.

Olivia Eukel, Social and Service Events Commissioner 

Olivia studies chemistry, biology, and vocal music. She has extensive experience in childcare, including serving children with special needs, service and volunteer work, performing arts, leadership, and year-round swimming. She chose to join the Commission as an events specialist after organizing the Spring 2023 Student Research Conference. Olivia is passionate about serving underrepresented and underserved communities as a future physician.

Keiko Muraoka, Social & Service Events Commissioner

Keiko is a third-year Biology major, Business Admin minor. In her free time, Keiko enjoys being outdoors and going on hikes, beach trips, or shopping. She decided to serve on this year's Commission so that she could be a part of the amazing team that brings Honors Students together to help instill a sense of community within the cohort. Keiko is excited for the new school year and looks forward to meeting all of you.

Stavroula Psefteas, Colloquium Commissioner

Stavroula is a third-year Psychology major with a minor in SSTE and a Resident Advisor in Aquinas Hall and the Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club. She has been in the Honors Program for three years now and has had a great time meeting new people and working behind the scenes to continue to improve the Honors Program! Stavroula looks forward to meeting and working with you all!

Jared Thomas, Public Relations Commissioner

Jared is a Creative-Writing major who is interested in Design and is of African and Jewish descent. He grew up in Alameda, CA, and is trying to catch as many SMC events as possible!