Meet the Women Athletes
People’s Credit Union is proud to recognize the women athletes at URI. Read about their story, why being a female athlete is important, and how they are helping to shape future leaders in the community.
Meet the women from URI Athletics
Amyah Santana is a Senior on the URI Track & Field Team
Amyah says “I love being a female athlete here at URI because there are lots of opportunities for us. Being a female athlete, I’ve gone through a bunch of different experiences and its awesome to have that representation.”
Watch Amyah’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Emma Hughes is a Senior on the URI Lacrosse Team
Emma says “I love being a female athlete here at URI because I get to be a part of building a brand new program with two strong female coaches. Being a part of this team, and building it from the ground up, I got to see women from all over the country come together to be a part of this team.”
Watch Emma’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Hannah Blaney is a Junior on the URI Volleyball Team
Hanna says “I love being a female athlete here at URI for many reasons. One, I’m from Michigan and its pretty cool to be so close to the ocean. Two, we just have such a cool sense of community. Not one of us on the team is from Rhode Island so I get to meet people that I would never get to meet.”
Watch Hannah’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Mia Bonvissuto is a Senior on the URI Swimming & Diving Team
Mia says “My favorite part being a female student athlete at the University of Rhode Island is the relationships that I have made with the girls on the other division one teams. I love the impact that I have been able to make helping other female student athletes further their education as well as their athletics.”
Watch Mia’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Nicole Jones is a sophomore on the URI Women’s Rowing Team
Nicole says, “Being a female student-athlete gives her a privilege and honor for being able to be an athlete in the year that they celebrate 50 years of Title IX.
Watch Nicole PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Gabrielle Shilling is a Graduate Student on the URI Women’s Volleyball Team.
She appreciates the fan support in the stands, on social media, and campus. Being a female student-athlete means having strong-minded independent people around her at all times.
Watch Gabrielle’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Willow Dunster is a Senior on the URI Swimming and Dive Team.
Willow says, “Diving is a sport that constantly challenges you to push yourself and step outside your comfort zone. I love being a female student-athlete as it has given me a space to build confidence and valuable leadership skills.”
Watch Willow’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Maddie Melice is a Junior on the URI Softball Team.
Maddie says, “Being a female student-athlete has been the most rewarding and empowering experience I have ever been a part of. My experience at URI has enhanced me as a softball player and a leader and person. Working towards a common goal with my best friends and an amazing coaching staff has been an opportunity of a lifetime and something I will remember and cherish forever.”
Watch Maddie’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Nadia Rajan is a Senior on the URI Tennis Team
Nadia says, “Being a female student-athlete means supporting other women athlets. It is also really imortant to show the younger girsl that they can do anything they put their mind to. Support is very important to me, hearing our fans in the stands when we are playing helps drive us.”
Watch Nadia’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Carleigh Schlissel is a Junior on the URI Swimming and Dive Team
Maddie says “Being a female student-athlete means to grow my education and my sport. I think that athletics inspires those around us, I want to build up the younger generation so we can continue to build a bigger better program. I love being a Ram!”
Watch Carleigh’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Leilyn Alvarez is a Sophomore on the URI Softball Team
Leilyn says “I love to play my favorite sport with my favorite people! I enjoy inspiring the future generations and being part of this community.”
Watch Leilyn’s PCU Go Rhody Minute here.
Rachel Zingerman is a Senior on the URI Softball Team
Rachel says “I play softball here at URI with the most amazing and talented teammates. Being a female student-athlete is such a blessing because I get the opportunity to show the younger generation that women can do it too. It is so special living out my dreams of getting an education through softball.”
