Lilyana Dutra

My name is Lilyana Dutra but my friends call me Lily, Lil, or Lil Dut (to be funny). I am a gregarious woman who stays motivated, organized, and responsible. I am a third year at Sonoma State University studying communications and business. I am studying abroad with a program called Semester at Sea and traveling to 11 countries in a span of 4 months. I love adventure and traveling because I learn more about different cultures and learn more about myself.

I am full Portuguese and my culture means a lot to me especially after spending months in Portugal with extended family. I am a first-generation college student. I have spent semesters with multiple jobs and more than the average amount of classes so that I would have the chance to graduate on time and study abroad. I work for Associated Students on campus and am on the executive board of Gamma Phi Beta. I am passionate about leadership and stay involved with leadership conferences and leadership positions.

Challenges I’ve experienced at Sonoma include balancing everything on my plate, multiple jobs, schoolwork, leadership positions, and social life. But this is also my positive experience because I love staying busy and meeting new people. As Panhellenic Affairs Vice President, I interact with many other organizations on campus and their philanthropies. Staying involved and being surrounded by friends who motivate me every day makes being at Sonoma State just that more special.