Hi, my name is Nicholas Moore and I am a senior majoring in Journalism and Creative Writing and minoring in Philosophy. I'm from Davie, Florida, which is a suburb of Ft. Lauderdale and about 40 minutes away from here. I keep myself busy with several student organizations; notably Cru and Random Acts of Kindness. I am also very dedicated to working with the Butler Center for Service and Leadership. In my free time I love to play sports, attend as many UM sporting events as humanly possible, watch movies, sing, volunteer, and hang out with friends. I have lived in Hecht every moment of my college experience and can't imagine living anywhere else; it's definitely the place to live on campus. This will be my third year as an RA and I can't wait to meet all of you, it should be a great year at the U! Oh Yeah! Hecht Yeah!

Hi! My name is Jordan Schuman and I'm a sophomore majoring in Broadcast Journalism with minors in Psychology and Teaching and Learning. I was born and raised in Long Island, New York. I lived in Hecht as a freshman and loved it so much I decided to stay! This will be my first year as an RA. I'm the Freshmen Coordinator for UMTV, I write for our campus branch of Her Campus magazine, and I'm a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha. I love Hecht so much and am very passionate about all the events we have here that make freshman year so special. When I'm not in class, I'm probably watching Bravo, TLC, or Food Network... or Dirty Dancing for the hundredth time. I'm so excited to meet all of you and start another amazing year! Oh yeah, Hecht yeah!

Hello everyone! My name is Shane Hinton and I am a sophomore majoring in Meteorology with a minor in Broadcasting Journalism. I was born and raised in Princeton, NC and I am considered to be "that guy with the southern accent". I am very excited for my first year as an RA in Hecht! As a freshman, I lived in Hecht and I enjoyed everything about it! I enjoy being an active student on campus by participating in different organizations such as the ATMO Weather Club, Relay for Life, Ocean Kids, and being a member of Beta Theta Pi. When it comes to athletics, I mainly enjoy playing volleyball, soccer, and running. When I'm not studying, I enjoy spending time with friends and going to the movies. I decided to be an RA because I think it is extremely important to have the best freshman year possible in college in order to set the tone for the rest of one's college career. I can't wait to see what this year has in store us and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!

Hi! My name is Kiana Winslow and I'm a sophomore majoring in biology. I grew up in Hanover, New Hampshire so going to school in Florida was a big change but I love the weather! This will be my second year living in Hecht, my first as an RA, and I can't think of a better place to live. I am a part of the Miami Commitment program and spent second semester working as a tutor in a first grade classroom at a local elementary school. I love volunteering and I participated in UM Alternative Breaks in the fall and went on a medical brigade to Ecuador with MEDLIFE for spring break. I was also a member of the Hecht College Council. In my free time I love going to the beach, UM football games, and baking. I'm looking forward to meeting All of you and to another great year in Hecht!

Hey everyone! My name is Christian Widere and I'll be the RA for MT 6 this year. I'm a junior majoring in Microbiology and Immunology with minors in Chemistry and Anthropology. I'm a native Floridian from a town called Indian Harbor Beach. This will be my third year living on MT 6 in Hecht. I lived on the floor my freshman year, I was the AF last year, and my third year here will be my first year as an RA. I look forward to returning to MT 6 in the RA role this year. On campus, I'm involved with Alpha Epsilon Delta (UM's pre-med honor society), and I'm a member of the Miami Commitment program. I also actively serve in the Miami community and enjoy taking part in service days offered by the University. In my free time, you'll find me hanging out with friends, working out at the gym and experiencing all that this great city has to offer. I look forward to meeting you all and hope you are ready for a great year at the []_[]!

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda Capps, from Bradenton, Florida, and I'm so excited for my second year as an RA in Hecht Residential College! I'm going to be a junior this year, and I'm majoring in Anthropology and Economics with a minor in Art History. On campus, I'm a Teaching Assistant for the Anthropology department, I sing with the Women's Symphonic Choir, and I'm a sister in Kappa Kappa Gamma. In my free time, I volunteer and play IM basketball with my sorority, enjoy the Miami sun, spend time with my friends, and OF COURSE attend every single Canes football game. Living in Hecht is such a special experience - from Homecoming, to Sportsfest, to Relay for Life, to those everyday moments you share with other Hecht residents - and I hope all of you will find this community as exciting and fun as I have! Can't wait to meet everyone, and remember, it's all about The U!

Hi everyone. My name is Matt McCabe and I am a junior majoring in Neuroscience on the Psychobiology track. I was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised just outside downtown in a suburb called Oak Park. I came to the []_[] because I wanted a completely different experience than the one I had growing up in Illinois. To be honest, I was also very attracted by Miami's awesome weather. On campus, I am Dean's Ambassador for the College of Arts and Science, I give tours of campus every week as a P100 and I am very involved in everything Hecht! This will be my second year as an RA. In my free time I try to sample as much of Miami's delicious food as I possibly can, hang out at the beach and scuba dive. I am really looking forward to this year in Hecht and can't wait to meet all of you!

Hey all, my name is Wendy de los Reyes. This will be my first year as an RA and my senior year at the U double majoring in Human & Social Development and Psychology. I eventually want to pursue a career in public health and community development, possibly some international work. I was born in Havana, Cuba, but I moved to Miami at the age of six. I'm heavily involved with a few student organizations, such as Cru and Random Acts of Kindness, and I do research in the Psych. Department. I had the opportunity to work with the homeless community over the summer while interning with the Miami Rescue Mission and volunteering with Caring for Miami. When I'm not running around campus, I like playing bass guitar, baking, and watching Modern Family. I am so eager to meet all the new residents as you experience how great it is to be a Miami Hurricane!

Hey guys, my name's Alex Achorn and I'm a second year RA on McDonald 10. I'm a senior from Lexington, KY majoring in Sports Administration with Marketing and Theatre minors, and this is my second year as an RA, but my first year in Hecht. In addition to being an RA, I'm the Chair of Canes Night Live, Cinematic Arts Commission Premieres Chair, brother of Phi Delta Theta, and former Intramural Tennis Champion. When I'm not working, I'm usually kicking back in the dorms, listening to music, spontaneously throwing programs together, such as movie nights, FIFA tournaments, Yankees postseason watch parties, etc., so feel free to stop by. I have a feeling my time in Hecht is going to entertaining to say the least, and just remember, It's Great…To Be...A MIAMI HURRICANE!!!

Hi! My name is Cheyenne Shaw and I will be a junior this year. I am in the College of Arts and Sciences and I'm majoring in Biology. I was born in Miami, Florida and lived here until I was 12 years old. Then, my family and I moved to Asheville, North Carolina. I grew up as a big Hurricanes fan and couldn't wait to come back down to Miami and go to school at UM! This will be my first year as an RA and I am so excited! My freshman year I lived in Stanford and my sophomore year I lived in Pearson. I am pumped to live in Hecht this year and experience all it has to offer! When I'm not studying, I love to hangout with friends, go to the pool and the beach, but I spend most of my free time with my awesome family. Supporting the Canes at games and events are also some of my favorite things to do! I can't wait to meet all of you and I'm here to help with anything you need in order to have the best college experience here at the U!

Hi everybody! I'm Nick Azzarito, and I am a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I was born in New York City and grew up in Connecticut, so I'm thrilled to be living somewhere warm. This is my second year as a Hecht RA and absolutely love living in Hecht. I love being active, so whether its community service or pickup basketball, I'll be there. I'm also involved in Greek Life and love everything that Miami has to offer. I'm totally pumped for another year. Can't wait to meet everyone!

Hey, I'm Emily Estes and I am going to be the RA for Pentland 2. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas and I'm a senior majoring in Marine Biology. This is my third year as an RA in Hecht and I also lived in Hecht my freshman year, and I know that this is truly the most special place to make your freshmen memories too. Hecht is more than just a home, but a family. Around campus, I am a Marine Science Peer Counselor, a member of the Marine Science Honor Society RHO and love getting involved with UM events like Homecoming, Relay for Life and Sportsfest. I love anything that has to do with the ocean and this summer I interned at Marineland, a Dolphin Interaction and Education facility, as an animal care and training intern. I'm really excited for another year fabulous year in Hecht and I can't wait to meet all of you!

Hello everyone! My name is Dillon Knop. I am from Concord Township, Ohio, which is slightly outside of Cleveland. I am a pre-med sophomore majoring in Chemistry and Woman's and Gender Studies. This will be my first year as an RA in Hecht and I am anxious to share my wisdom. I am already involved in SpectrUM and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. I love Miami and look forward to sharing advice with my residents about the great city. UM is a great home and provides great options for the students. GO CANES!

Hey Hecht residents! My name is Paige Towey, and I'm a junior from St. Petersburg, Florida. This will be my second year as an RA in Hecht, and my third year living in Hecht. I'm majoring in Creative Writing with a minor in Religious Studies. I'm an avid reader and an aspiring writer. In my downtime, I enjoy watching movies (especially the classics), attempting craft projects that almost never get finished, and watching my favorite baseball team, the Tampa Bay Rays. I look forward to meeting all of you in the fall!

Hey guys, my name is Jake Windlinger. I was born in Dallas, Texas and I am a sophomore majoring in Business and minoring in Music Industry. I was a member of the University's First Year U (FYU) program, where we discussed different types of leadership in different situations. I am also currently involved in the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society on campus. I also really enjoy music. I've been playing guitar for a few years now, but I also really enjoy listening to music. I like most types of music and am very open to new music, so if you ever have any good recommendations or need some feel free to let me know. I lived in Stanford-Rosborough tower my freshmen year and am excited to join the Hecht team this year, my first as an RA. I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

Welcome to my favorite place in the world, the University of Miami! My name is Nicole Garcia and I'm from right here in sunny Miami, Florida. This is my first year as an RA and I could not be more excited. I am a sophomore studying Human and Social Development and Psychology with a minor in Business Administration. I'm involved in P100, the Student Government Programming Advisory Board, the Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos, and research in the Educational and Psychological Studies Department. I love hanging out with my friends, watching movies, baking, going on adventures, and dancing. Get ready for a great year and oh yeah, Hecht yeah!

Hey all you Hechtians! My name is Mike Kane and I'm a Psychobiology major from Overland Park, Kansas. I'm a junior and this year will be my second year as an RA in Hecht. I am involved with a few organizations on campus, including the American Medical Student Association (Secretary), Student Government (Elections Commissioner), Running Club, HSA, and NSCS, and have participated in or helped lead various community service outreach programs like Orientation Outreach, Hurricanes Help the Hometown, National Ghandi Day, and Relay for Life. When I'm not hanging out with friends or enjoying our beautiful campus, you can find me out for a jog, at the movies, or at a UM sporting event. I can't wait to meet you all, and I hope that you are getting as excited as I am for the best year of your life! Let's go 'Canes!

Hey guys! My name is Alex Lasso and I'm a sophomore majoring in Biology and Psychology with minors in Chemistry and English on the pre-med track. I'm from a smaller town called Seminole, Florida, which is in the Tampa/St. Pete area! This is my first year as an RA but my second year living in Hecht and I am so excited to be back in UM's best residential college! On campus, I am involved in the P100 organization, which is a group of students who are essentially ambassadors to the University and give campus tours! I've also been a part of a variety of campus-wide service days that aided the greater Miami area, Relay For Life, and the Honors Student Association. In my spare time, you will probably find me working out in the Wellness Center, tanning by the pool, or spending time with my friends. I had such an incredible first year, and I can't wait to meet you all and help you find your niche in the amazing UM community! Go Canes!

Hey guys! My name is Nikhil Shah and I'm a first year RA and a sophomore in the 7-year Honors Program in Medicine. I'm majoring in Biology while minoring in Chemistry and Business Administration. I was born in California, but raised in Morris Plains, NJ. I'm a member of the Club Tennis Team, Canes Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Indian Students Association. During my spare time, you can find me on the tennis courts, watching every medical show known to mankind, blasting music in my room, or posting/updating my music blog, KnackForTracks.com. I'm really excited for this upcoming school year and can't wait to share the UM experience with everyone I come into contact with. Canes' swag for life.

Hey there, everyone! My name is Kaitlyn Rancour and I am a junior here at the University of Miami. This will be my second year as an RA and I am so excited to start a whole new year in Hecht! Some things that I got involved in my first year at the University of Miami include: Baptist Campus Ministry, Relay for Life, STRIVE, IMPACT, and Hecht College Counsel. I also worked in the Department of Religious Studies as a work study. Last year I kept my focus on the RA position and really put all of my energy into making the community for my floor the best it could be. I was still a part of Baptist Campus Ministry and Hecht College Counsel (advisor) last year. I enjoy watching any sport especially our Miami football and baseball games! I love to go to the gym and work out and just spending quality time with the people I care about. Like I said before, I am so excited to be a RA again and to help incoming freshman get connected. The University of Miami and Hecht are great places to be and this is going to be an awesome year. Oh Yeah, Hecht Yeah!!!

My name is Michael Valentino and this year will be my first year as an RA. I am a junior with a major in Public Relations and a triple minor, which includes: General Business, Marketing, and Psychology. I am (like many others) from Westchester County, New York. I actually transferred to UM last year, which makes it my second transfer. I started out at the University of South Carolina for my freshman year and transferred mid-way freshman year to Fordham University in New York. During my time at Fordham, I held a full time job as a Customer Service Representative at Webster Bank. Within eight months I was the youngest, and highest producing Representative in my market. However, when I received an acceptance letter to UM, I just couldn't pass it up. I still regard that as the best decision of my life. UM has opened up more doors for me than I can describe. This past summer I held an internship for the Integrated Marketing team for People Magazine, and I wouldn't have been able to achieve this had I still been working full time at the bank. During my free time I enjoy working out, playing tennis, helping others, and spending time with my friends and family. I know what it is like first hand to be thrown in an unknown atmosphere and I will make sure that my residents feel as much pride in UM as I do. I am looking forward to a great year with awesome experiences along the way!

Hey everyone! My name is Melissa Olsson and I am a junior majoring in Microbiology with minors in Business Administration and Health Sector Management and Policy. I graduated from a small, private school in Tampa, Florida where I grew up, so coming to UM was an exciting change. Some of the things I have been involved with are Campus Crusade for Christ, UM choral groups, and Alpha Epsilon Delta, a pre-med honor society on campus. I am a huge sports fan (basketball specifically) and when I am not playing sports or watching them on TV, you can usually find me studying, singing, spending time at the beach, traveling, or playing video games. This will be my third year in Hecht and my second year as an RA, and I am so excited to meet all of you!