Recent graduate Paola Arias is pursuing a master’s in cosmetic science and formulation design from the University of Toledo’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. While at Sweet Briar, Paola served as the Admissions ambassador chairwoman, Sweet Pea vice-chair, and LatinX honorary, and was a member of QV, BAM, and Sweet Tones. She also conducted two Honors research projects, presenting both at the University of Virginia’s ACS Undergraduate Research Sessions in spring 2024 and 2025, respectively.