CSI Ambassadors
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CSI Ambassadors
Paige Murphy
Major: Visual Arts
Career Path: Graphic Design or Video Game Character Design
Hometown: Chico, California
Why CSI? I decided to come to CSI because of the beautiful campus, amazing community and to dance on a college dance team!
What is a fun fact about yourself? I've been a competitive dancer for 10 years and have been a professional NBA dancer for the Sacramento Kings in California.
Career Path: Graphic Design or Video Game Character Design
Hometown: Chico, California
Why CSI? I decided to come to CSI because of the beautiful campus, amazing community and to dance on a college dance team!
What is a fun fact about yourself? I've been a competitive dancer for 10 years and have been a professional NBA dancer for the Sacramento Kings in California.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I hope to graduate from college and work for a company to design media for them and possibly start up my dance studio.
Which Mario Kart character are you? Rosalina
Saige Hall
Major: Health Science
Career Path: Travel Trauma Nurse
Hometown: Wells, Nevada
Why CSI? The reason I chose CSI is because I had friends come here and they said that it is a student-centered campus, they make it feel like home. The teachers and faculty always want students to be successful in any way possible. Another reason I chose CSI is because my registered nursing program is all offered here so I don't have to transfer.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I went to Alberta Canada on a Wildland Fire assignment!
Where do you see yourself in five years? Working as a Travel Trauma Nurse helping a diverse community of people all over the world!
Which Mario Kart character are you? Yoshi
Elizabeth (Beth) Bailie
Major: Business Administration
Career Path: CEO of Google
Hometown: Spring Creek, Nevada
Why CSI? I like being so close to home, yet far enough away I get my freedom. I also absolutely love the community aspect and friendliness of everyone.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I had 75 rabbits at one point
Where do you see yourself in five years? A family, a good job and to have my bachelor's degree in Business.
Which Mario Kart character are you? Princess Daisy
Bryan Abreo Mendoza
Major: Graphic Designer
Career Path: I would like to become a graphic designing senior for an organization or doing freelancing. The reason behind it is because I enjoy the work and life balance that comes with designing as well as the creative freedom.
Hometown: Burley, Idaho
Why CSI? Financially securing & a great place for networking.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I have many hobbies but very little time to do them all.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Out of College and ready to purchase a home so I can focus on my other goals.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I relate to Mario since I’m not afraid to give it my all even when faced with trouble.
Career Path: I would like to become a graphic designing senior for an organization or doing freelancing. The reason behind it is because I enjoy the work and life balance that comes with designing as well as the creative freedom.
Hometown: Burley, Idaho
Why CSI? Financially securing & a great place for networking.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I have many hobbies but very little time to do them all.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Out of College and ready to purchase a home so I can focus on my other goals.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I relate to Mario since I’m not afraid to give it my all even when faced with trouble.
Nathan Bird
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Career Path: Something to do with engineering. I haven't decided which discipline I like the most.I am also an avid fan of playing the bari sax. I plan to play it for the rest of my life.
Hometown: Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Why CSI? Great education for a great price and is close to home.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I play Bari sax in a municipal band in Twin Falls.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Hopefully either progressing well in whatever job I land in or playing in a hole in the wall jazz club.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I like to think I am the ShyGuy due to my enjoyment of a little chaos everywhere but also because I like to think we relate in the sense that we both hide behind “masks” but show our true selves when you get to know us. That and I think he is a snazzy dude.
Hometown: Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Why CSI? Great education for a great price and is close to home.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I play Bari sax in a municipal band in Twin Falls.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Hopefully either progressing well in whatever job I land in or playing in a hole in the wall jazz club.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I like to think I am the ShyGuy due to my enjoyment of a little chaos everywhere but also because I like to think we relate in the sense that we both hide behind “masks” but show our true selves when you get to know us. That and I think he is a snazzy dude.
Jack Buckner
Major: Liberal Arts
Career Path: Professional development in accounting
Hometown: Santa Rosa, California
Why CSI? I chose CSI because of its positive community and supportive learning environment, which allowed me to explore different career paths. The EMT program, in particular, appealed to my desire for hands-on experience and community service. After obtaining my EMT certification, I felt prepared and confident to pivot towards accounting, where I now aim to build a meaningful career.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I have a mini wiener dog named Lucy.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I see myself using my accounting skills to represent and contribute to another positive organization.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I rock Iggy
Hometown: Santa Rosa, California
Why CSI? I chose CSI because of its positive community and supportive learning environment, which allowed me to explore different career paths. The EMT program, in particular, appealed to my desire for hands-on experience and community service. After obtaining my EMT certification, I felt prepared and confident to pivot towards accounting, where I now aim to build a meaningful career.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I have a mini wiener dog named Lucy.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I see myself using my accounting skills to represent and contribute to another positive organization.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I rock Iggy
Zac Erwin
Major: Renewable Energy
Career Path: I am pursuing corporate management within renewable energy. I seek to make an impact in the preservation of our Earth, so that my children and their children can still experience the natural beauty that we have been privileged to witness.
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Why CSI? I chose CSI because I value the tight knit community that was apparent to me after taking my first tour of the campus. The prospect of having a lot of 1 on 1 opportunities with professors really appealed to my academic approach.
What is a fun fact about yourself? A fun fact about me is that I have acted professionally through the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Within 5 years I hope to have found a renewable energy company who is willing to pay for my University education. I also hope to be going into a management position around this time in 5 years.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Oh, I am most definitely Larry. The turtle dude with the blue hair? Yeah that guy. Particularly Larry in a Mercedes Benz. Larry in the Benz. That is my Mario Kart Character.
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Why CSI? I chose CSI because I value the tight knit community that was apparent to me after taking my first tour of the campus. The prospect of having a lot of 1 on 1 opportunities with professors really appealed to my academic approach.
What is a fun fact about yourself? A fun fact about me is that I have acted professionally through the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Within 5 years I hope to have found a renewable energy company who is willing to pay for my University education. I also hope to be going into a management position around this time in 5 years.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Oh, I am most definitely Larry. The turtle dude with the blue hair? Yeah that guy. Particularly Larry in a Mercedes Benz. Larry in the Benz. That is my Mario Kart Character.
Kaleb Parsons
Major: Criminal Justice
Career Path: I hope to continue to study criminal justice and go to law school after that. I want to go to law school to become a lawyer. First and foremost I wanted a career that I am able to help those around, and then I also love to argue and figured this would be a great avenue for that.
Hometown: Jerome, Idaho
Why CSI? CSI is close to my family, but it also has countless amazing opportunities for me to build connections and work on figuring out what it is that I would like to do for future careers.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I am the middle child from a family of 7 kids.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In 5 years I’d like to be midway through law school and have a better idea of what I’d like to practice within Law.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Lakitu
Hometown: Jerome, Idaho
Why CSI? CSI is close to my family, but it also has countless amazing opportunities for me to build connections and work on figuring out what it is that I would like to do for future careers.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I am the middle child from a family of 7 kids.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In 5 years I’d like to be midway through law school and have a better idea of what I’d like to practice within Law.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Lakitu
Emmalee Osborne
Major: Business management and Entrepreneurship
Career Path:
Hometown: Jerome, Idaho
Why CSI? I chose CSI because of the Business management program and the excellent scholarship opportunities.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I was top 20 internationally in DECA
Where do you see yourself in five years? I want to have a start to my Airbnb business while working for a firm so I can grow my business.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Princess Peach
Hometown: Jerome, Idaho
Why CSI? I chose CSI because of the Business management program and the excellent scholarship opportunities.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I was top 20 internationally in DECA
Where do you see yourself in five years? I want to have a start to my Airbnb business while working for a firm so I can grow my business.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Princess Peach
Kaylie Petterborg
Major: Health Science
Career Path: I am pursuing a career as a physical therapy assistant. I am pursuing this career because in High School I worked as a Physical Therapy Aide. After working as an aide I decided I wanted to further my education and become an assistant.
Hometown: Soda Springs, Idaho
Why CSI? I chose CSI because of the great community. I really enjoy the campus and the people involved with it. Having the smaller classes is really beneficial because you are able to receive extra help if you need it.
What is a fun fact about yourself? A fun fact about me is I have been to 5 countries.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years I see myself working as a physical therapy assistant helping people in recovery, traveling, and having a family.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I am Blue Yoshi.
Hometown: Soda Springs, Idaho
Why CSI? I chose CSI because of the great community. I really enjoy the campus and the people involved with it. Having the smaller classes is really beneficial because you are able to receive extra help if you need it.
What is a fun fact about yourself? A fun fact about me is I have been to 5 countries.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years I see myself working as a physical therapy assistant helping people in recovery, traveling, and having a family.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I am Blue Yoshi.
McKayla Koch
Major: Health Science
Career Path: I’m pursuing nursing because helping people has been what I knew I wanted since I was young. Nursing will also help me travel, which is another ambition of mine.
Hometown: Born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Why CSI? I chose CSI because of the positive message they promote. Their commitment to helping people from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals is incredibly inspiring. Additionally, studying at CSI allows me to stay close to my family and friends.
What is a fun fact about yourself? One interesting thing about me is that I have a strong passion for photography. If I believed there was a viable opportunity to pursue a career in photography that would provide sufficient support in the future, it would definitely be a top contender for my chosen profession.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I envision myself graduating or being near completion of my BSN program at Lewis-Clark State College. I anticipate working as an RN while residing in Lewiston and accruing valuable nursing experience to pave the way for future travel opportunities.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? 1000% TOAD
Hometown: Born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Why CSI? I chose CSI because of the positive message they promote. Their commitment to helping people from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals is incredibly inspiring. Additionally, studying at CSI allows me to stay close to my family and friends.
What is a fun fact about yourself? One interesting thing about me is that I have a strong passion for photography. If I believed there was a viable opportunity to pursue a career in photography that would provide sufficient support in the future, it would definitely be a top contender for my chosen profession.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I envision myself graduating or being near completion of my BSN program at Lewis-Clark State College. I anticipate working as an RN while residing in Lewiston and accruing valuable nursing experience to pave the way for future travel opportunities.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? 1000% TOAD
Jessika Lassen
Major: Psychology
Career Path: I want to be a therapist. I enjoy talking to people and I want to help those who really need it. I'm not sure what kind of therapist exactly, there's a lot of different fields I could go into, I'll figure it out eventually.
Hometown: Moscow, Idaho
Why CSI? I got a scholarship to play soccer here.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I love musicals.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In an aftergrad program, either earning my masters or Ph.D.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I don't really know the Mario Kart characters that well but I like the weird little wizard thing.
Hometown: Moscow, Idaho
Why CSI? I got a scholarship to play soccer here.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I love musicals.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In an aftergrad program, either earning my masters or Ph.D.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I don't really know the Mario Kart characters that well but I like the weird little wizard thing.
Draycen Lamm
Major: Fire Science
Career Path: Firefighting:- Great benefits
- Community involvement
- Outdoor work
Why CSI? I chose CSI due to the close proximity to my house, the abundance of available education, and the low-cost tuition.
What is a fun fact about yourself? A fun fact about me is that my middle name is actually a candy bar, Heath, but I was purposefully named after my mom, Heather, by my dad, because Heath was a nickname of hers in highschool.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I see myself a couple years into working at a fire department, and hopefully getting closer to being able to settle down in this lovely valley of ours.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Although I always play Mario, I would say my personality most resembles Luigi. We also both have the favorite color green, so that also adds to our similarities.