2024-25 President's Scholars

Piuneh Mehdikhani

Eileen and Michael Considine President’s Scholar

Major: Management and Human Resources

College of Business Administration

Activities: Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA); Woodward Inc. Human Resources intern; Life Group Leader

Piuneh’s parents chose to immigrate to the United States with the sole wish of providing their children with an excellent education and stable careers. Pinueh honors their commitment through her achievements in her academics while also pursuing leadership roles that help guide others. Prior to Cal Poly Pomona, Piuneh pursued multiple associate degrees, taking up to 18 units a semester. Yet, her pathway has not been linear. Emergency surgery and several weeks of hospitalization during her freshman year sidelined her efforts, but through perseverance, effective time management and organization skills, Piuneh recovered her grades and has maintained a 3.9 GPA. She plans to earn a master’s degree in human resource management to learn more about the “behind the scenes” of companies and the systems that give them structure. In the future, she desires to give back to Cal Poly Pomona in gratitude for its “great programs and resources that truly
support students and inspire them to do their best.”