Meet our amazing Hambassadors!

Hambassadors are current Hamilton Scholars who aid in promoting and growing the Hamilton community. They work within their respective communities to share the AHS mission and specialize in community engagement and social media content creation.

Sentra Ho

2022 Cohort | she/her/hers

I am part of the 2022 Alexander Hamilton Cohort and I am proud to say I was the Lead Hambassador for the 2025 application season. I hold Hamilton Scholars dear to my heart, and it was my honor to be able to share it with other passionate students. My favorite part about the Hamilton Empowerment Program is the support system you get once you become a Hammie. Not only do you have our amazing program specialists and your cohort itself, but you also have an entire network of alumni and amazing people from other cohorts who support you and help you throughout your journey not only to grow as a student but also as a leader and as a person because sometimes we need more advice to life than just help with scholarships. I know when I moved to California from Salt Lake City, UT in the middle of high school, the Hamilton Scholars community were my #1 supporters.

It’s so hard to choose my favorite memory, but one of my favorite memories from leader weeks is probably staying at the dorms with your cohort. Though the weeks are filled with sessions and events, where we visit the beach, federal buildings, visit Seattle’s Chinatown, I feel like being able to live at a dorm for a bit with your cohort is the space where you get the most out of having an amazing cohort. We had deep conversations, played games, watched movies, and stayed up all night. It was like you go to the same school with your cohort, which I know isn’t the reality. 

Jeylin Castillo

2023 Cohort | she/her/hers

I am a proud member of the 2023 Alexander Hamilton Cohort. One of the highlights of my experience with the Hamilton Empowerment Program has been the support of an amazing community who are always there for me! I feel that no matter what, I can always rely on any member of AHS to show up for me whenever I reach out. Being in AHS gives me a strong sense of belonging and allows me to share parts of myself others don’t see because I know that I am not judged in the space, but rather listened to and understood. My HamFam is there for me in both moments of triumph and difficulty.

A favorite memory of mine is particularly from New York Leader Week when my cohort came up with a tradition. That being, on the final day of the NYLW, my entire cohort stayed up all night to cherish their last moments together before parting ways till the next year. I feel that it was the time my cohort got to bond the most as everyone was able to get vulnerable with each other, have a good time, and enjoy each other’s company until each one of us left. This tradition of pulling all-nights at the end of Leader Week has become meaningful as it helps us become more tight-knit – allowing us to grow even closer – and enjoy the experience of being together. The HamFam is a second family to me and I can’t wait to see them every year.

Dylan Wool

2025 Cohort |

I am a proud member of the 2025 Cohort. Being a part of Hamilton has changed my life. The community is unmatched, filled with supporters, uplifters, and likeminded change makers who believe in pushing through any hardships to create a better future. My favorite part of the Hamilton Empowerment program is the overwhelming community of supporters that comes with it. At first, I laughed at the name “Hamfam,” but now I smile knowing that Hamilton truly is like one big family. From our college counselors to our vast alumni network, being a Hamilton scholar has redefined my definition of family.

My favorite memory so far with Hamilton was during Seattle Leader Week, when my cohort decided that we were ditching the “I” mentality and now assuming the “WE ”mentality. While this was initially just a joke, I think this WE mentality has really embodied what it means to be a Hamilton Scholar. Being a part of Hamilton has shown me that no battle has to be fought alone and that I have a community that will be there to pick me up every time I fall. Even on the hardest days when we are thousands of miles apart, my Hamfam is always there to pick me up. This constant love and reassurance has brought me so much joy, showing me that I will make it through every hardship because WE are in this together.

Angelina Te

2024 Cohort | She/Her

I am happily a member of the Alexander Hamilton Cohort 2025. I love being a part of the Hamilton Scholars Community because of all the love and support I have received from fellow scholars and staff! One of the reasons why I’m proud of being a Hamilton Scholar is because of the opportunity to meet inspirational people across the nation during the Hamilton Empowerment Program. This past summer, I’ve had the immense privilege to not only be inspired by fellow Hammies stories, but also by the dedicated staff who have put their hearts into supporting us. The encouragement I have received throughout the program has helped me step out of my shell and push myself further. As a low-income student who grew up with various struggles in pursuing higher educational goals, I found comfort being surrounded with student leaders who also understand and shared similar experiences. 
My most favorite memories from Leadership week came from all the bonding moments we had during the night. From the night we first arrived, with our entire cohort having fun playing murder mystery, we knew that our cohort was going to be tight! From then, we utilized every minute we had with each other to bond. Whether it was a cram session studying for the SAT, playing silly games, or watching movies together–we made the most of every minute we had together. In the midst of all these activities, I’ve also had the chance to have deep conversations with my cohort, learning more about their stories and broadening my perspective in the process. Furthermore, I loved spending time with my Hammies!

Catie Espiricueta

2025 Cohort |

AHS has been an instrumental part of my journey through the college application process. As a first generation Mexican-American, it was easy to feel behind others in the application process, and I doubted my own capabilities compared to others. Hamilton scholars provided me with resources that not only caught me up to other students, but put me ahead as well. More importantly, the Hamilton scholars staff and especially the Hammies have been super supportive, and they feel like a second family. My favorite memory from my leader week was our boat ride on the last day. I tried a chipotle burrito for the first time and got to dance on the roof of the boat with the Hammies while surrounded by the beauty of Seattle. It was super fun and the best time to take sunset pictures!

Ahmad Milad Sargand

2025 Cohort |