Melikabella Shenouda (she/her) is a recent University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) alumna (Psychology, B.A. ‘21 and Higher Education, M.Ed. ‘24). She currently serves as a part-time instructor at the university for COLA 100LA, a first-year seminar course intended to involve and support incoming students for continued collegiate success. Being a multiracial, first generation American has not only facilitated her ability to connect with fellow students and faculty, but it has also engendered a fascination for identity, creativity, and healing within her hometown. When she’s not working, Melikabella enjoys indulging in local restaurants and shows, watching animals frolic in nature, and discovering historical gems in Las Vegas.