Lachlan Moore

Lachlan Moore is a junior at UMKC studying health sciences. He is a student-athlete for the University’s cross country and track teams and also acts as the philanthropy chair for the Bachelor of Health Sciences Society. In his free time, Lachlan enjoys watching movies, expanding his musical palate, trying new restaurants, and going on road trips.
Lachlan was raised in Nixa, Missouri and was a musician and competitive runner during high school. Lachlan hopes to attend medical school after graduating so that he may work to improve the health and lives of others. He is a dedicated and competitive individual on the track and in the classroom but remains modest, gregarious, and amiable because he believes shared success is the pinnacle of achievement.

Jennifer Nguyen

Jennifer Nguyen is a third-year student at UMKC pursuing a degree in biology and minors in chemistry and sociology. Apart from her role in the Honors College, Nguyen participates in student culture as a Trustees’ Scholar, president of the Biological Sciences Student Government, and secretary of the Pre-Physician Assistant Society. Outside of UMKC, Nguyen serves as a volunteer at Children’s Mercy Hospital. She enjoys photography, hiking, and traveling.

While her hometown is located in Joplin, Missouri, Nguyen pursued a college experience at UMKC to explore the various opportunities of attending an urban institute. In her opinion, one of the most exciting aspects of UMKC is the ability to be easily connected and immersed in the Kansas City community. In the future, Nguyen plans on attending a graduate physician assistant program and hopefully participate in some form of mission work. She looks forward to having conversations and connecting with students from the Honors College and beyond.

Hannah Pfneisel

Hannah Pfneisel is a second-year student at UMKC working toward her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with hopes to attend a physician assistant graduate program.  Hannah is from Arnold, Missouri where she attended Seckman High School. Aside from being an Honors Ambassador, Hannah is the Vice President of Service and Philanthropy on the Collegiate Panhellenic Executive Board, an active member of Alpha Delta Pi—a Panhellenic Sorority, and involved in the Pre-Physician Assistant Society as well as Biological Sciences Student Government. In her free time Hannah enjoys exploring nearby parks, trying new restaurants around Kansas City, and having game nights with friends.

Hannah is excited to meet all of the new and prospective members of the UMKC Honors College.  She hopes to help create a welcoming environment for all Honors students, a community conducive to learning and building a network of like-minded, high achieving students.  Hannah is excited for this school year and hopes that Honors students will come talk to her if they need anything!

Victoria Tidwell

Victoria Tidwell is in her third year at UMKC majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. Tidwell is from Washington, Missouri and graduated from Washington High School. In addition to being an Honors Ambassador, Tidwell is a Supplementary Instruction leader for general chemistry and the treasurer of Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society. Her future plans include going to medical school to pursue a career in surgery.

Tidwell enjoys all the conveniences of living on an urban campus. She frequently goes shopping at the Plaza and Crown Center. She loves to escape to Loose Park to study and hang out with friends. Tidwell is excited to form relationships with current and prospective Honors students. She looks forward to helping them to become as successful as possible in their time at UMKC.