Meet the members of the Undergraduate Transfer Student Advisory Board (UTSAB), a group of current students dedicated to enhancing the transfer experience at the University of Minnesota. As former transfer students themselves, our board members provide essential feedback to university leadership to help shape better resources and support services. Explore their profiles below to learn more about the diverse voices representing the transfer community this year.
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Tanya Blatherwick
College & Major: College of Education & Human Development, Elementary Education
Transferred from: Nevada State University / College of Southern Nevada
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Mason Borchardt
College & Major: CLA, Biology (BSE)
Transferred from: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire
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Ella Gerads
College & Major: Incoming Pharmacy School Student (beginning 2026!)
Transferred from: University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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Ella Knoell
College & Major: College of Liberal Arts, Political Science Major, Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Justice, Minor
Transferred from: Penn State
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Larry Monje Saucedo
College & Major: College Of Liberal Arts, Economics
Transferred from: Minneapolis College
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Gabriella Nack
College & Major: College of Liberal Arts, Psychology Major, Family Therapy Minor
Transferred from: Riverland Community College
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Samira Osman
College & Major: College of Continuing & Professional Studies, Healthcare Management
Transferred from: Normandale Community College
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Elena Roque
College & Major: Carlson School of Management, & Marketing and Business Analytics
Transferred from: Carthage College
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Alexis Steinke
College & Major: College of Liberal Arts, Psychology
Transferred from: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Elliana Xu
College & Major: College of Liberal Arts, Psychology
Transferred from: University of New South Wales