Charissa Mhango

cmhango@nd.edu

Charissa is a first-year Biochemistry major with minors in Africana Studies and Theology. Originally from Aurora, Colorado, she now lives on campus in Pasquerilla West Hall, aka “PDub.” This past year, she served on the First Year Class Council as the Communications Committee lead. Outside of Student Government, she is part of Notre Dame’s RARE advocacy project network, where she researches a rare syndrome and works to create resources for impacted families. Charissa has also loved serving as a junior design commissioner for PDub, focusing on the hall's media and branding. One of Charissa’s favorite memories at Notre Dame, so far, is the snowball fight on South Quad—an experience full of laughter and chaos with her friends.