Executive Board
The Honors Alumni Chapter will offer programming with a special emphasis on social activities, networking, mentorship, service, undergraduate recruitment, and supporting current students in the Honors College professionally and financially.
Tim Hanifan, President
Year Graduated: 2019
Club Involvement: UNR Debate Team; Kappa Sigma Fraternity; Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
Contact Info: timothyrhanifan@gmail.com
Tim Hanifan is a 5th generation Nevadan who graduated from the 推荐杏吧原创, in 2019 with a B.S. in Professional Chemistry and a minor in Philosophy. While at the university, he became involved with the Honors Program and secured two undergraduate internships with a State Senator in Washington, D.C. He also participated in the University Debate Team while joining the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. After completing his coursework, Tim began working for one of the largest technology companies in the world. He became more involved in politics, even running for public office, serving as a campaign manager for local races, and being an elected party leader both locally and state level. He is now considering studying for law school and has also taken on leadership roles within the Honors College Alumni Chapter, serving as President.
Kaeli Britt, Chief of Staff
Year Graduated: 2023
Club Involvement: Associated Students of the University of Nevada; Blue Key Honor Society; Insight Magazine; Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
Contact Info: kaeli.214@gmail.com
Kaeli Britt graduated from the 推荐杏吧原创 in May 2023 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Political Science. During her undergraduate career, alongside being a member of the Honors College and her other extracurriculars, Kaeli was also closely involved with UNR’s Multicultural Center. Kaeli joined the Honors College Alumni Chapter immediately after graduating. Last year, she served as Secretary for the Board and now, she currently serves as the Board’s Chief of Staff. After graduation, Kaeli moved back home to Las Vegas, as she plans on attending UNLV’s Boyd School of Law in the future.
AJ Okwuosa, Vice President of Membership and Recruitment
Year Graduated: 2025
Club Involvement: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity; Associated Students of the University of Nevada; Honors College Student Council
Contact Info: okwuosaaj@gmail.com
AJ graduated from the 推荐杏吧原创, in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, and I’m preparing to apply to medical school in 2025. Outside of academics, he enjoys basketball, football, volleyball, and great food, and is a big fan of a good nap. AJ is excited to combine my passion for science and service into a career in medicine.
Jared Desamero, Vice President of Finances
Year Graduated: 2018
Club Involvement: Associated Students of the University of Nevada Director of Clubs and Organizations, Business Student Council, Musical Therapy Club
Jared Desamero is a proud Honors College and College of Business alumnus of the 推荐杏吧原创, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S.B.A. in Economics and Finance. He is the 2024 Honors College Distinguished Alumnus and currently serves as the Past-President and the Vice President of Finance for the Honors College Alumni Chapter. Jared is also the 2018 recipient of the College of Business Outstanding Senior Award in Engagement and the N. Edd and Nena Miller Associated Students of the University of Nevada Leadership Award, the highest honor given to an Associated Students of the University of Nevada student officer. After college, Jared became an established sales and product marketing professional at various tech startups, Fortune 500 companies, and multinational organizations. Now, he is in graduate school for his M.S. in Quantitative Finance, pivoting to a career in financial services. Outside of work, he is an avid electronic music enthusiast and hiker of the U.S. National Park system.
Lauren Feildman, Vice President of Communications
Year Graduated: 2018
Club Involvement: Associated Students of the University of Nevada Director of Clubs and Organizations, Business Student Council, Musical Therapy Club
Daniel Lindbergh, Vice President of Communications
Year Graduated: 2019
Club Involvement: Journalism Student Council; Honors Student Ambassadors; Knights of Columbus; Kiwanis Circle K International; Public Relations Student Society of America; University Catholic Newman Club; American Advertising Federation; Nevada Residence Hall Association; Glee Club; University Art Club; Farmhouse Fraternity
Contact Info: dlindberghlang@gmail.com
Daniel Lindbergh Lang is a Public Service Fellow in the Master of Arts in International Relations Program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C. He graduated Summa Cum Laude In Cursu Honorum from the 推荐杏吧原创, as Senior Scholar in the Reynolds School of Journalism and recipient of the Excellence in Honors (precursor to RISE) Award. His B.A. is in journalism, with emphases in public relations and advertising, and minors in Chinese studies, communication studies, and English literature.
As an honors alumnus, Daniel served as Co-Chair of the Honors College Alumni Task Force and as Chair of the Honors College Advocacy Board. He is credited with proposing the name, “Honors Beyond: The Mentorship Network," for which he has served as a Connect Mentor since its inception. As an Honors Student Ambassador and Peer Mentor, he helped to found the Honors Student Council.
After graduation, Daniel served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer on two tours to Mongolia. On his first he taught at the National University of Mongolia, Erdenet School. On his second, he served in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s Metropolitan Education Department, which oversees the education of half the nation. He now serves as executive director of Friends of Mongolia, the National Peace Corps Association Affiliate Group for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Mongolia.
Daniel received the ASUN Outstanding Senior Award, the U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship for Mandarin Chinese, a Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship and Study Abroad Grant, and the John E. Mayfield Circle K International Scholarship. He was awarded Mongolian language and cultural studies fellowships from the American Center for Mongolian Studies. In his free time, he enjoys praying, journaling, and leisurely strolling.