Honors Student Advisory Committee
The Honors College has an official voice for students: the Honors Student Advisory Council (HSAC). This group works to connect students with faculty and staff, foster communication, influence Honors College policy, and address action items related to a variety of academic and social opportunities within the Honors College. HSAC meets every Monday from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Please contact [email protected] for more information. You may also contact Paul Ketzle ([email protected]), the HSAC advisor, with questions.
Get to know HSAC Executives
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Matthew Chiazzese is a fourth-year student majoring in Political Science and Classical Civilizations with a minor in Economics. He has been part of the University’s campus in organizations like the Freshmen Ambassador Board and Development Board for the Union Programming Council. Matthew likes to watch movies, listen to music, and build Lego sets (specifically Star Wars ones).
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Quenna Yuan is a fourth-year student majoring in Mathematics with an emphasis in Statistics and minors in Cognitive Science and Honors Integrative Health. After graduation, she hopes to get a PhD in biostatistics and do research in the field of infectious disease and public health. She has been involved with HSAC since Fall 2023 and is excited to continue advocating for student needs and getting more people involved with the Honors College. She is an undergraduate researcher at a neuroscience lab, College of Science Ambassador, and volunteers at the FeedU Pantry. Outside of academics, Quenna loves to read, learn new recipes, chase waterfalls, and spend time with friends and family.
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Indiana (Indy) Plant is a third-year student from Ogden, Utah. She is honored to serve as one of HSAC’s Ex-Officio Senators. Indy is majoring in Anthropology and QAMO. Outside of academics, she is an avid theme park enthusiast (some might call her a Disney adult — and she even interned for Disney this summer!), enjoys rollerblading, and loves Vietnamese and Thai food. Most of all, she enjoys learning about new people and new things and is excited to serve the Honors community this year
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Gemma Malamud is a 2nd-year student from Los Angeles, California, who has been involved with the Honors Student Advisory Committee since Fall 2025. Gemma is honored to serve as HSAC’s Director of Campus Affairs to foster a collaborative and connected environment for the students of the honors college. She is majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, and outside of academics, Gemma loves sunrise hikes, yoga, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
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Alex Shelton is a third-year student from San Diego, California. He is majoring in Biology with an emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology, and can frequently be found under a microscope at the College of Pharmacy with aspirations of gaining a PhD and becoming a professor. In the Honors College, Alex is honored to serve as HSAC’s President Elect after joining in Spring 2025 as well as a peer mentor for Honors 1010. He is passionate about including all honors voices and broadening HSAC’s reach across campus. In his free time, Alex enjoys participating in dance clubs, reading and writing, watercolors, and video games.
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Jasmine Malhi is a third-year honors student majoring in Political Science, History, and Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations with a minor in Ecology and Legacy. She has been involved with the Honors Student Advisory Committee since Spring 2025 and is excited to serve as an Honors Recruitment Ambassador. Outside of school, Jasmine can be found either on a mountain, with her dance team, or at Trader Joes (buying a Kringle).
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Emilie Sjoblom is a third-year student from Salt Lake City, Utah majoring in Accounting. She has been a member of the Honors Student Advisory Committee since she started attending the University of Utah in 2024 and is honored to serve as the Events Chair this year! Emilie has loved her experience in the Honors College and wants to host fun events throughout the year that bring the Honors student body together. Outside of school, Emilie enjoys watching movies, listening to new music, and going to concerts.
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Noah Timmins is a second-year student majoring in Political Science and International Studies. He has been a part of the Honors Student Advisory Committee since Spring of 2026 and is excited to work with ASUU and HSAC’s improvement committee to bring a lasting positive impact to the Honors College. When he is not in class, Noah enjoys rock climbing, running, skiing and any other outdoor activity he can find.