Honors Information Peers 2025-2026

A group of Honors College students stand in front of Allen House.
HIPs, here in front of Allen House, are here to help you and guide you!

The Honors Informational Peers (HIPs) lead enrichment activities for fellow honors students, answer questions about course scheduling and honors requirements, and help create a stronger sense of community for the nearly 2,000 honors undergraduates currently enrolled at UMass Lowell. Don’t hesitant to reach out to the HIPs.

HIPs also host events in the Allen House on Monday through Thursday from 5–9 p.m. During these events, students can meet with HIPs to ask questions about honors classes, schedules, and more. HIPs also work to bring new programs to the Allen House and build connections.

Now, let’s meet some of the team!

Christiana standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Christianna Bittarelli
Hometown: Wilmington, Massachusetts
Major: Biology
Career Goal: Graduate School


Carolina standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Carolina Cabral
Hometown: Lowell, Massachusetts
Major: Criminal Justice
Career Goal: Mental Health Counseling

Megha standing in front of fireplace.

Name: Megha Saokar
Hometown: Braintree, Massachusetts
Major: Biology
Career Goal: Medical School

Janessa in front of fireplace.

Name: Janessa Chateauneuf
Hometown: Nashua, New Hampshire
Major: Psychology
Career Goal: School Guidance Counselor

Sona standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Sona Chaudhry
Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts
Major: Biology
Career Goal: Optometrist

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Name: Amiya Cudjoe
Hometown: Brockton, Massachusetts
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Laboratory Researcher

Zach standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Zachary Giuliana
Hometown: Melrose, Massachusetts
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal:

Tristan standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Tristan Henson
Hometown: South Hadley, Massachusetts
Major: Biology
Career Goal:

Sebastian standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Sebastian Hutchison
Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts
Major: History
Career Goal: Graduate School

Sarah standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Sarah Kapadia
Hometown: India / Somerville, Massachusetts
Major: Biology
Career Goal: Stem Cell Research

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Name: Suhani Karki
Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts
Major: Applied Biomedical Sciences
Career Goal: Dentist

Duranee standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Duranee Khoeun
Hometown:
Major: History
Career Goal: Archivist or Curator

Dang standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Dang Nguyen
Hometown: Randolph, Massachusetts
Major: Biology
Career Goal: PhD in Genetics

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Name: Sam Paolini
Hometown: Lunenburg, Massachusetts
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Graduate School

Shirley standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Shirley Rodriguea
Hometown: Revere, Massachusetts
Major: Philosophy and Political Science
Career Goal: Lawyer

Megha standing next to the Honors College at UMass Lowell poster with: www.uml.edu/honors.

Name: Megha Saokar
Hometown: Braintree, Massachusetts
Major: Biology
Career Goal: Doctor