Hanna Oimoen

Age: 20
Year: Sophomore
Major: Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance

Hailing from Chicago, Hanna Oimoen consistently retains outstanding grades in some of the university’s most rigorous programs, from architecture to business. She is a two-term dean’s lister who seeks to do good through her passion for real estate development.

Why are you at the University of Oregon?

I initially came to the U of O because of its Architecture program, and the strength of its environmental focus. Once I came on a campus tour, I fell in love with the campus and the strong sense of community this college has. I have now switched my major because my real passion lies in Real Estate Development. Now, I am very involved on campus, I am an Ambassador for the University, a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, the business fraternity, and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, a social sorority. My ties all over UO have made it easy to meet people.

How do you want to change the world?

My career goal is to be able to design and develop sustainable housing for lower-income families. I had an internship with an architect in Chicago who focused on sustainable design and that is when I realized my calling. Now that I have changed my major from architecture to finance, I understand the financial needs to these endeavors. These renovated neighborhoods will then open people’s eyes to the many simple and easy ways you can change a house to make it sustainable.