Harshita Konda
Hi everyone! I am a biochemistry major on the pre-med track, and I am super excited to be one of your LAs this semester. I plan to pursue dermatology in the future, and I currently work as a certified nurse aid. Outside of school, I love swimming, playing tennis, and pickleball. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need help or want to chat!
Irene Truong
Hello! I am a sophomore and majoring in Human Biology hoping to pursue a profession in the field of dentistry. This is my second semester LAing for Dr. Burrow and CHEM 1000 is one of the first classes I took here at CU Denver. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends/family/my dog, and fishkeeping. I am looking forward to working with everyone and having a great semester!
Ntemena Kafwimbi (Bubbles)
Hey there!
I’m a freshman working on my B.A. in Public Health, after studying Psychology and Theology. My big goal is to get into nursing school!
I totally get how intimidating chemistry can feel—whether you haven’t touched it in years or are seeing it for the first time. But trust me, anyone can learn it! I’d love to help you out and make the journey a little less scary (and maybe even fun).
Jacqueline Del Ciotto
Hello! I'm currently a sophomore majoring in Biology and on the pre-dental track. I'm really excited to be an LA for Gen Chem 1 this semester! In my free time, I enjoy doing ballet, reading, and playing ultimate frisbee with my friends. Feel free to ask any questions and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!
Morgan Hunsinger
Hello, my name is Morgan. I am a sophomore at CU Denver majoring in Integrative Biology. I have many interests within the field of biology and have varied experience from anthropology to dendrochronology. Some of my favorite things to do is read, draw, and visit the zoo. I look forward to working with everyone! Please reach out if you have any questions.
Poline Kaigo
Hello everyone, I'm a sophomore majoring in biochemistry. I like, rice, cabbage, documentaries, playing tennis, dancing and fruits except blueberries. I hope to one day become an OB/GYN so I can provide care to women, especially those in third-world countries who cannot access the care they need. I also currently play on the girl's club basketball team. I'm excited to work with you all this semester!
Talia Forbes
Hi guys, I am a sophomore on the pre-med track and I’m really excited to be one of your LAs this semester. A little about me is I’m Jamaican, I love to cook (and will try any cuisine at least once), and I’m obsessed with learning about other cultural cuisines. Chemistry can feel confusing at first, but that doesn’t mean you’re “bad at it.” It just means your brain is still getting used to the language. With practice, patience, and the support you’ll get from me and the other LAs, it will start to click. You’re not doing this alone we’re literally here to help you get it.
Can't wait to meet you!!
Ujal Subba
Hello everyone! I am currently a sophomore majoring in Human Biology and minoring in Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience. I am on the pre-health track, hoping to be a an anesthesiologist one day. In my free time, I love to play video games and go to the gym. I took General Chemistry I with Dr.Burrow, so I am familiar with how the class operates. I am super excited to be your LA this semester! Please don't hesitate to reach out for any support you may need! :)
Victoria Keller
Hello! I am a Sophomore, and I am a Psychology major on the Pre-Nursing path. I transferred to CU Denver from Oregon State University, and I took General Chemistry I there. In my free time, I like to go on runs, read, dance, and hang out with friends and family. I can’t wait to meet you all and I’m looking forward to this semester! Also if you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Alondra Retana
Richard Seifert
Hi, everyone! I am a junior majoring in biochemistry on the pre-med track. Chemistry is such a fascinating topic to dive into, as it applies to everything around us—from cooking breakfast and baking tasty treats to describing how different medicines work in the body. I'm super excited to help you all build some foundational knowledge in chemistry. Outside of class, I love to read fantasy (I'm always returning to The Kingkiller Chronicles), exercise, and get up to the mountains to hike, ski, or camp.
Sahel Esan
Abigiya Abate
I am a bioengineering major on the pre-med track and a student research assistant at CU Anschutz in the Peña Lab, where I study on sex differences in heart failure. Outside of school, I enjoy outdoor activities, baking, and listening to music. I enjoyed taking this course with Dr. Liu and excited for a great semester with y’all!
Aryam Bikss
Hello! I am a junior majoring in Bioengineering on a pre-med track. This is my third semester working as an LA for this class and I am looking forward to meeting you all. please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Athena Calderon
Hi! I am a sophomore majoring in biology on the pre-med track. This is my second time LA-ing for Dr. Liu and I had a great time taking this course with him last spring. I am very excited to be an LA this semester and can't wait for another opportunity to help students in this course. Outside of school, I enjoy snowboarding, reading poetry, and listening to music. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! :)
Edwin Vega-Roman
Hi everyone! I’m a transfer student majoring in Integrative Biology with a minor in Chemistry, planning to graduate in the next couple of semesters. My time living and traveling in parts of Asia has inspired me to pursue graduate studies there and explore environmental science from a global perspective. I’m currently doing research through CU Denver’s EURēCA! program on how UV light affects aerosol chemistry in high-altitude environments with Dr. Liu. I also serve on the CLAS Academic Standards Committee and volunteer at a local observatory.
As a new Learning Assistant, I’m excited to help make chemistry more approachable and connected to the real world!
Hawan Tadesse
Hoang Anh Le
Hi! I am a Junior majoring in Integrated Biology as a pre-PA. This is my first time as a Learning Assistant, so I hope that I will have a great time to work with you all in the class, and I will try my best to help all of you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding this course!
Joshua Lucero
I am a Junior and I have been an LA for Dr. Liu before and I enjoy helping students learn how to succeed in Gen. Chem 2 and the importance of understanding the content in the course. I believe that any student should seek understanding in whatever they learn.
Thanh-Thanh Mai
Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior majoring in biology on the pre-dental track, and I'm super excited to be one your LAs this semester! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with friends, reading, and exploring new places. I know this course can be challenging at times, but I'm here to support you so please don't hesitate to reach out anytime. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!
Keilinh Huynh
Moises Izquierdo-Velasco
Ricardo Gomez
Hello everyone, I’m a senior majoring in biochemistry with a pre-health focus, and I’m excited to return as an LA this semester. This role has been enriching and has helped me grow as a mentor while supporting students as they work through challenging material. I’m also an Organic Chemistry TA and assist in conducting organic synthesis research, so feel free to reach out if you ever have questions about Organic Chemistry. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time with family, gaming, and painting; I am looking forward to a great semester!
“What if I fall? Oh, but what if you fly?” - Erin Hanson
Eiler Rubio
I am a second year pre med student here at Cu Denver. I am really excited to work with you all. Aside from my studying I do martial arts, I iceskate, and Im a serial show watcher. Im a big seahawks fan and I love bad bunny. I cannot wait to work with you guys :).
Kahliya Mobley-Young
Blake Bui
Daniel Skhisov
Alejandro Silva
Hello, I am a junior majoring in biology. I took Organic Chemistry 1 in Fall 2025 and will take Organic Chemistry 2 Spring 2026. Outside of school I like hanging out with my friends and watching movies. Let me know how I can help with this course!
Elizabeth Chung
Montasir Elfadil
Hello! I am an upcoming sophomore at UCD. I am a biology major on the Pre-Med track. I took Organic Chemistry I with Selina and I know how difficult this class can be. I am excited to meet all of you and help you with your learning. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Catherine Truong
Roberto Jacobo
Anh Gia Le
Kusum Yadav
Grace Lopez
Hi!
I am going into my last year at CU Denver and I am currently majoring in Biology on the premed track. My plans are hopefully to take a gap year working clinical jobs and then go into NP or PA school. I love hanging out with friends and going to Bible studies and I love the Denver Nuggets! It is so worth watching the NBA season with them if you have the chance.
I have enjoyed Dr. Kim so much in biochem, and I feel like it was definitely one of my favorite classes. Going into biochem can definitely seem a little daunting at first, at least that is how I felt, especially after surviving the trenches of Ochem (don't worry, the professors are awesome), but trust me, you guys got this!
If you guys need support or have any questions, let me and especially Dr. Kim know. We have your back and we're here to help you guys succeed. I promise to give you guys my best, so that you guys can get through and hopefully love this class just like I did!