Front Desk Team

The Lee Honors College front desk is under the command of our awesome team of student receptionists. They're here to greet you, answer your questions, help keep you in coffee, answer calls, and be your liaison to the honors college staff. The front desk staff works under the supervision of the executive assistant, Jennifer Townsend. 

Majors: Biomedical Sciences and Psychology
Minor: Chemistry
Year: Junior
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Hi there! My name is Maria Gabriela Hernandez, and this is my second year working in the front desk of the Honors College. At Western, I am currently participating in lab research regarding the effect of exercise in longevity and in keeping a highly functional nervous system especially throughout old age. Personally, I love flowers, reading, and drinking coffee. In my free time, I like playing volleyball and going biking. When I am back home, my favorite activity is going to the beach and spending time with my family. I hope to be of help to others in every aspect of my life, whether that is in my personal life, my student life, or my work life. I am extremely grateful for everything that has led me to be here at Western, studying what I truly love!

Major: Aviation Flight Science, Aviation Management and Operations
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Highland, IN

Hi everyone! My name is Joslyn and this is my second year working at the LHC front desk! This is also my first year being a PSST Mentor for the Lee Honors College. Outside of the LHC, I am an active member of the Women in Aviation chapter at Western and serve as the Outreach Coordinator. I am also a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and serve as a WSA representative! After Western, I plan on continuing my path toward becoming a pilot for the airlines. In my free time, I enjoy going for walks, going to cafes, and playing pickle ball with my friends. My favorite season is fall, so I am especially excited for the school year to begin! 

Major: Graphic Design
Minor: Advertising & Promotion
Year: Second
Hometown: Detroit, MI

Hello! I’m Sam and I’ve been working as a front-desk receptionist at the LHC since spring of 2025! I'm a Medallion scholar recipient as well as an intern at the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center where I work on letterpressing and printing! I love all things internet/tech where it meets the arts such as photography, video editing, audio production, 3D modeling, social media, and (of course) graphic design! Fun fact: I’m also a proud FIRST Robotics alum, which first sparked my interest into my major. I’m always excited to hear what other people are passionate about so feel free to stop me after my shift and say hi! I’ve been taking honors courses here since my freshman year so I’m happy to share recommendations if you’re looking for your next class!

Major: Interior Architecture and Design
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Battle Creek, MI

Hey there! My name is Erin Grady, and I’m so excited to be joining the Lee Honors College staff this year. When I’m not in the studio working on designs, I love to crochet, cross-stitch, and play board games with friends! I also love to pick up new hobbies, so if you have one you would love to share with someone, you know who to talk to! On campus, I am currently a member of the Interior Design Student Organization (IDSO) and Alpha Lambda Delta. I also had the wonderful opportunity to go on the LHC Study in the States course Walt’s Pilgrimage this past summer, so if you have any questions about that course, please stop by! I can't wait to get the school year started and see everyone at the LHC!