Campus Ambassadors
Connect with the UACPA with our Campus Ambassadors. Meet the 2025 - 2026 Campus Ambassadors.
University of Utah
Mariana Gusmao Tokuda
When I started thinking about what I wanted to be when I "grew up," accounting was the one path that immediately clicked and sparked joy. I thoroughly enjoyed completing my bachelor’s degree at the U, and I’m excited to be back continuing my journey as a MAcc student. I’m grateful for all the opportunities, organizations, and professors I’ve encountered along the way. Looking ahead, I’m working toward earning my CPA license and pursuing a career in tax. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing Sudoku, spending time with my cats, and staying active through Pilates.
Daniel Call
Hi! I’m Daniel and I am thrilled to be an ambassador for the UACPA. I’m a MAcc student at the University of Utah, where I also earned my undergraduate degree in accounting.
I love accounting because of the way it makes me think. I enjoy piecing together the story behind the numbers. Accounting can be a complicated puzzle at times, but I like searching for and finding the right answers. My passion for accounting began when I took my first college accounting course.
Outside of school, I enjoy weightlifting and playing the piano and guitar.
Utah Tech University
Cooper Cox
My name is Cooper Cox, I am a senior accounting major at Utah Tech University and was born and raised in St. George. One of my favorite parts of studying here has been the professors—they are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in helping students succeed, often going above and beyond both inside and outside the classroom. Alongside my studies, I work as an accountant locally, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field. Outside of school and work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and at the lake, especially fishing.
Utah State University
Paige Olsen
Hi! I'm Paige Olsen. I am a Junior at Utah State University studying Accounting. I am very excited for the opportunity to be a campus ambassador and look forward to connecting with you! I am interested in pursuing a career in audit and plan to receive my CPA. I will be completing the MAcc program at the end of 2028. When I am not studying, I love fishing and camping. I look forward to meeting you!
Sheri Talakai
As a senior at Utah State University majoring in accounting, I’m excited to be a campus ambassador for the UACPA. I chose accounting because I’ve seen how it’s positively impacted my family. After completing two internships with PwC, I’m passionate about public accounting and plan to earn both my MAcc and CPA, with a possible doctorate down the road. In my free time, I love doing creative activities like art and music.
Utah State University
Uinta Basin - Vernal Campus
Taylor Ehlers
As a non-traditional student living in the Uintah Basin, I am pursuing a mid-career change from corrections to accounting. Similarly, my wife is a non-traditional student who works as a phlebotomist while attending nursing school. We have four children, ages eight and under, and they are the reasons why. I plan to have a master's degree and a CPA license by 2028. I will begin classes in the master’s program beginning in May of 2025 through USU's concurrent enrollment program. I chose to pursue a career in accounting because it's challenging yet stable, and it gives me an opportunity to grow while still taking care of those who matter most.
Utah Valley University
Maddi Larsen
I am a senior at UVU planning to continue onto a MAcc and earn my CPA license. Currently, I work at a start-up but am excited to begin my career in public accounting. I am especially interested in financial reporting and auditing, and I look forward to applying these in practice. I chose to pursue accounting, because I enjoy the detail-oriented nature of the field and the value that a strong understanding of financial information brings to a business. When I'm not working or studying, I love traveling, skiing, and spending time outdoors.
Robby Walker
Hi! I'm an accounting major at UVU, I plan to go into public accounting (advisory) after graduation. In the years before beginning at UVU, I had two accountant role models who made me curious about the profession. Every class I take is another confirmation that accounting was the right choice for me. I love to learn more about the profession and different career paths and applications of accounting skills.
I'm from Washington state and outside of school I love to exercise, read books, play sports (especially water polo), and go on dates with my amazing wife. My favorite books are A Christmas Carol, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Les Miserables.
Weber State University
Cache Jenks
As a student in the Goddard School of Business, I discovered my passion for accounting while taking introductory courses my first semester in school. That experience inspired me to pursue a degree in accounting, and my enthusiasm for the profession has continued to grow ever since. I am now beginning my senior year as a Wildcat and preparing for graduate studies, CPA licensure, and a future career in the field.
Outside the classroom, I enjoy staying active and recharging through camping, hiking, playing soccer, and reading.
Kadee Snider
My name is Kadee, and I’m thrilled to be one of Weber State’s UACPA campus ambassadors for the upcoming school year. I took an accounting class on a whim as a freshman and I haven’t looked back since. I’ve always been very organized and analytical, which makes accounting a perfect fit for me. I’m currently a junior, planning to pursue a master’s degree after graduation and earn my CPA license within the next five years.
As an ambassador, I’m excited for this opportunity to highlight the value of CPA licensure in our profession while gaining skills and knowledge from this rewarding experience that will strengthen the foundation of my care
Southern Utah University
Albert Del Rio
Hi! I'm Albert Del Rio, an accounting student at Southern Utah University. I'm excited for the opportunity to serve as a campus ambassador for the UACPA and help highlight the value of the CPA designation within our profession. I chose to study accounting because I've always been drawn to the challenge of understanding the language of business and finding ways to bring value to others through it. This winter, I will be working as a tax intern with RSM and beginning my CPA studies. I look forward to connecting with other students and professionals while gaining meaningful insight into the accounting field.
Ensign College
Dylan Meyer
I grew up running and developing musical talents in Rosamond, California. Since I began college, my accounting passion has grown enormously. It's something I both enjoy and am good at, and it provides a bright future for me to be responsible for my own family and to make a difference serving in my church. Currently, I'm the treasurer for my school's chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants.
Aside from studying, I also tutor accounting. This allows me to strengthen all that I've learned about accounting, enough so I'm able to teach it in a simple way.
