Associate Professor of American Studies; Dean of New Students
Dean of New Students Kiara Vigil has responsibilities for the personal and academic counseling of students in the Class of 2027 and first year new transfer scholars. She may be consulted on matters relating to the general and academic counseling of first-year students, college regulations and requirements, matters related to academic advising by faculty of new students, and the First-Year Seminar courses. She is also the Faculty Director of the Summer Bridge Program.
Hi! My name is Elliot (he/him/his) and I am am so excited to be a part of the First Year Experience! I love sociology, history, and math. A Colorado native, I love to be outside whenever I can. Hope to meet you soon!
Hi! My name is Monica Gamon (she/her/hers), and I'm from Chicago. I'm a Political Science major, and I'm involed with La Causa, La Casa, and Questbridge. Hope to meet you soon!
Hi my name is Beyonce Haseley-Ayende and I'm from Westchester County, NY. I am currently a sophmore, majoring in Political Science and Black Studies. I am involved in Amherst's Black Student Union, Women's Club Soccer, and the Annual Fund's Phonathon. I look forward to engaging in great conversations with you all and making the First Year Experience Program as informative and fun as possible!